Ken Climo Triumphs Despite Turbulent Journey to DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course

In a stunning display of grit and determination, Ken Climo emerged victorious in the Steady Ed Masters Cup National Tour Event's Meet the Pros skins match on Wednesday afternoon, May 19, at DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course. The event, organized by Hall of Famer Tom Schot of World Disc Sports, brought together a star-studded foursome of current and former World Champions: David Feldberg, Avery Jenkins, Nate Doss, and Ken Climo.

The $2,000 skins match featured 29 holes, with three particularly challenging ones worth $100 each. Each player started with two $50 skins, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition. As it turned out, this was just the beginning of a thrilling day of disc golf.

Ken Climo's journey to the West Coast was nothing short of arduous. A grueling 22-hour trip from Florida, marked by layovers, mechanical problems, delayed flights, and a missed flight, would have deterred even the most seasoned pros. Yet, upon arrival at DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course, Climo proved that timing is everything in a skins game.

Borrowing golf shoes from Nate Doss and armed with nothing but his trusty golf bag, Climo got off to an impressive start on hole 2, grabbing the first two skins of the day. His crowning achievement came on hole 19 when he parked the disc for an eight-skim win worth $400. By match's end, Climo had claimed 13 skins and $650.

Nate Doss, a local favorite, played impressive golf but struggled with timing throughout the match. Despite several close calls, where chains were smashed from long distances only to have the disc roll away, Doss managed to secure six skins worth $300. His highlight of the day came on hole 23 when he demonstrated incredible skill, smashing chains from his knees at around 60 feet.

David Feldberg faced an uphill battle all day, with several roll-aways following exceptional shots. However, it wasn't until the long blind uphill hole number 26 that things finally paid off for him. With Nate Doss mere inches away from securing the skin, Feldberg stepped up and unleashed a shot that defied gravity, earning one of the most remarkable holes-in-one in disc golf history. This incredible feat not only secured six skins worth $300 but also earned Feldberg a "pocket full of $5 bills" as the appreciative crowd showed their gratitude.

Avery Jenkins emerged as the big winner of the day, pocketing 15 skins and $750 with his smooth, steady play putting him in contention on nearly every hole. Despite not securing any single hole outright, he made up for it by claiming multiple skins per hole, cementing his position at the top of the leaderboard.

The Meet the Pros event proved to be a fantastic way to kick off the week, drawing in a large crowd that stayed until the very end for the PDGA National Tour Players Clinic. The Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup is set to start on Friday, and fans can stay tuned to PDGA.com for updates, photos, scoring, and video coverage.

The $2,000 skins game results are as follows:

* Avery Jenkins - 15 skins - $750

* Ken Climo - 13 skins - $650

* Nate Doss - 6 skins - $300

* David Feldberg - 6 skins - $300

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/meet-the-pros-skins