Freshman Star Alex Lambert Leads Clemson to Victory at National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships

The National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships had just concluded its thrilling Final 9 round at Dunipace Dunes on Thursday evening. Among the top contenders was Alex Lambert, a Clemson University freshman who made her mark in the Individual Women's Flight. As one of only two women representing their school, Lambert's motivation was clear: she wanted to not only win for herself but also bring pride to her team.

Lambert, an 18-year-old mathematical sciences major with a background in competitive disc golf, had already accumulated an impressive resume before this event. She boasts titles from the United States Women's Disc Golf Championships Junior division (2014), Amateur and Junior World Championships (2012 and 2013), and several South Carolina Junior State Championships victories.

This latest achievement, however, was no easy feat. The Final 9 round saw Lambert facing off against Liberty's Heather Wyatt, who put up a strong challenge but ultimately finished second with a 14-over par score of 102. Oregon's Reilly Warren also had a standout performance, shooting an 8-over par 36 to take third place at 18-over.

Lambert's path to victory was not without its challenges. She began the round with a two-shot lead but saw her advantage dwindle as Wyatt and she battled back and forth on several holes. At one point, Lambert had to make mid-round adjustments after logging a double-bogey followed by a bogey. Her caddie for part of the round was her dad, Steve, who stepped in until a teammate took over.

In the end, it was the encouragement from her teammates that gave Lambert the boost she needed to close out the win. "They were like, 'Alex, you've got this,'" she said, recalling their words of support during the intense round.

Lambert's road to victory was marked by a roller-coaster ride of emotions and adjustments. However, her ultimate goal was not just personal success but also about representing her team with pride. With this win under her belt, she will now join forces with other schools in the Second Flight competition on Friday and Saturday.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/clemsons-lambert-adds-ncdgc-title-long-resume