Feldberg and Jenkins Dominate First Class Challenge National Tour Finals

The sun broke out over Des Moines on a cloudy morning, setting the stage for an electrifying day of disc golf at the First Class Challenge National Tour Finals. David Feldberg and Valarie Jenkins were the class of the field, dominating their respective competitions to take home the top prizes.

In the women's division, Valerie Jenkins continued her impressive play, making the finals more of a victory lap than a battle. Despite Des working hard to close the gap in the morning session, Jenkins' momentum carried over into the finals, where she secured an 8-throw win. Berlogar earned a solid third place finish, edging out Tschiggfrie by three throws.

Meanwhile, in the men's division, Feldberg shot a sizzling 49 to avoid the "Meltdown at Walnut Ridge" and take command of the top card. Climo, another top contender, managed to recover from an early problem with his disc to make it into the Final 9 by just one throw over Eric McCabe.

Avery Jenkins had a promising start in the morning session, but struggled to maintain his pace, while Orum's frustration grew as he encountered several close misses and lost discs. Despite a valiant effort, he ultimately finished with an unofficial round rating of 955.

As the competition heated up on the second card, Cale Leiviska and Tanner Duncan emerged as surprise contenders for the top spot. Local favorite Tanner made his way into the Final 9 without playing in the top group all weekend, while Feldberg's lead seemed insurmountable.

The thrilling final round came down to a dramatic finish on the last hole – a 450-foot safari shot from the second tee to the third basket. Both Tanner and Cale delivered incredible drives, but it was Climo who made the most memorable attempt, coming up just short of making the putt. In the end, it was Tanner's clutch shot that sealed the deal for him and Leiviska, securing a well-deserved second place tie.

Feldberg walked away with back-to-back NT wins and a tidy $1,660 prize, while Jenkins celebrated her impressive victory in the women's division. With perfect weather and courses in Des Moines, fans were treated to an unforgettable day of disc golf action – but they may be bracing themselves for hotter temperatures at next weekend's Worlds in Kansas City.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/first-class-challenge-final-day