Ferris State Dominates 2015 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship
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The 2015 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship was a tournament for the ages, with nail-biting finishes and heart-stopping moments that will be remembered for years to come. On the final day of competition at the Hippodrome Disc Golf Complex in North Augusta, South Carolina, the tension was palpable as teams battled it out for the top spots.
In the Women's Team National Championship division, California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Lady Otters held a commanding seven-stroke lead over Oregon University going into the finals. However, Oregon refused to back down, narrowing the gap significantly early on. The two teams traded blows throughout the round, with CSUMB ultimately holding onto their one-stroke lead on the final hole.
With Oregon's last putt attempt coming up short, CSUMB secured the overall Women's Team National Championship title. The team's triumph was met with jubilation from their teammates and fans in attendance, who had traveled from afar to support them.
Meanwhile, the Men's Team National Championship division saw Ferris State enter the final round just two shots behind local favorite Georgia Regents University-Augusta. However, Ferris State stormed out of the gates, birdieing four out of their first five holes to take the lead. The team played with confidence and smarts throughout the round, ultimately cruising into the clubhouse with a sizzling 35, eight under par on the 13-hole Finals layout.
As the teams entered the sudden-death playoff, Ferris State faced off against University of Nevada-Reno. The two teams traded blows through three holes, each side taking their turns to sink crucial putts. However, on the fourth playoff hole, known as the "Bull Pen," Ferris State's experience and skill paid off. After a thrilling showdown, Ferris State emerged victorious, claiming the Men's Team National Championship title.
Ferris State's dominance continued throughout the tournament, with their teams claiming top honors in both the First Flight and Second Flight divisions by impressive margins of 25 and 24 throws, respectively. As team captain Bryan Murphy #57183 noted, "There will be more of us next year!" The sentiment was echoed by many, as the NCDGC has become a celebration of friendship and camaraderie among college disc golf teams.
The 2015 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most thrilling tournaments yet. Congratulations to Ferris State's Bulldogs and CSUMB's Lady Otters on their well-deserved victories, and to all participants for making this event so unforgettable.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/champions-college-disc-golf-crowned