Hokom Dominates DDGC, Wins First PDGA National Tour Title Since 2013

The 2018 Delaware Disc Golf Challenge had all the makings of an epic showdown between two powerhouse women, Sarah Hokom and Paige Bjerkaas. However, it was Hokom who emerged victorious in the end, securing her first PDGA National Tour title since 2013 with a resounding victory at Iron Hill.

Going into the final round on Sunday morning, Hokom trailed Bjerkaas by just one stroke, but after a blistering start to the day, she quickly took control of the leaderboard. By the time they reached hole six, Hokom had extended her lead to seven strokes over Kristin Tattar and eight over Bjerkaas.

As it turned out, Hokom's hot start was no fluke. She played some of the most impressive golf of her career on Sunday, carding a 7-under-par total for the tournament to secure her victory. Tattar finished in second place with a 2-under-par score, while Bjerkaas slumped to third after struggling with her tee shots and putting.

Hokom's dominance was not lost on her competitors. "Her tee shots weren't clean and she missed putts that she doesn't normally miss," said Hokom humbly. However, what she didn't mention was her own impressive start to the round, which saw her card a 3-under-par through hole four.

The turning point in the tournament came early on Sunday, with Hokom taking advantage of Bjerkaas's struggles to seize control of the leaderboard. But even with such a commanding lead, Hokom remained focused and determined not to let it slip away. "I got nervous," she admitted, half-jokingly. "I don't want to mess this up."

As Hokom navigated the treacherous 8-10 stretch at Iron Hill, she remained mindful of the dangers that lurked around every corner. "Those three holes can be a killer if you get into trouble," she warned.

But even with her impressive lead, Hokom still had to contend with the challenging "Gauntlet" holes 12 and 13, which favor right-handed backhand drives – not Hokom's forte as a predominantly forehand player. Yet, she proved herself to be adaptable, scrambling her way through these tricky holes to emerge victorious.

With this win under her belt, Hokom will head into the upcoming United States Women's Disc Golf Championships with renewed confidence and momentum. The competition at Iron Hill may have been fierce, but in the end, it was Hokom who came out on top – and she couldn't be happier about it.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/sarah-hokom-runs-away-win-delaware-disc-golf-challlenge