Ken Climo Dominates at 2009 Beaver State Fling for Maiden Oregon Win

Disc golf fans witnessed an unforgettable weekend at the 2009 Beaver State Fling in Oregon as Ken Climo made history by claiming his maiden victory on home soil. The legendary player's impressive display of skill and strategy left the crowd in awe, with his signature roller shots and precise approach throws consistently landing within 15-20 feet of the pin.

Climo's mastery of the course was evident from the start, and he extended his three-throw lead at the beginning of the final round to a seven-throw advantage by the end. Despite giving up a throw to runner-up Avery Jenkins on the first hole of the final round, Climo proved unbeatable, closing out the competition with ease.

Reflecting on his victory, Climo acknowledged that he had focused on making better decisions this year, avoiding mistakes that had plagued him in previous years. His strategy paid off on several occasions, including a standout performance on the 850-foot par-4 hole 6 of Milo McIver's West course. Instead of opting for a long drive into the fairway, Climo chose to play it safe and land his drive slightly to the left-side, allowing him to execute precise helix throws through the narrow openings of the majestic northwest cedars.

Avery Jenkins, an Oregon favorite, struggled on this hole, powering his drive to the backside of the tree-lined fairway. This difficult lie forced him to take a back route, ultimately leading to a circle-six that thwarted any chance he had of coming back and winning.

Climo's victory earned him $2850 in prize money, as well as top spot in the Woodchuck Cider Drive for the Championship NT points standings. Jenkins took home $1890 for his solid second-place finish, while Nikko Locastro secured third place with a $1485 payout. Nate Doss and Steve Rico tied for fourth, each taking home $1172 from the nearly $43,000 purse awarded at the event.

In the Women's Open Division, Des Reading triumphed in her first PDGA National Tour title of the year, beating Valarie Jenkins by eight throws and Carrie Berlogar by nine. Reading's performance was a testament to her renewed energy and focus after the west coast swing, as she sprinted out to a nine-throw advantage on Friday and never looked back.

Reading's win came with a $1210 check and drew her closer to Val Jenkins in the Woodchuck Drive the Championship NT points chase. The Beaver State Fling scoreboard and photo gallery are now available online for those who missed the action.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2009-beaver-state-fling-summary