McBeth and Panis Reign Supreme at Inaugural All-Star Weekend

The inaugural Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) All-Star Weekend was an event for the ages, with fireworks on both the men's and women's sides of the competition. The weekend concluded with Paul McBeth and Kona Panis emerging as champions in close battles that will be remembered for a long time.

On the men's side, it all came down to the final nine holes between McBeth and Calvin Heimburg. Initially, six players were tied for the lead, but as the day wore on, it became clear that these two were the ones to beat. With Heimburg holding a one-stroke advantage going into the final hole, he needed a make to seal the win. However, his putt bounced off the top of the basket and down the hill, setting up an incredibly difficult 30-foot comebacker.

McBeth seized the opportunity to put pressure on Heimburg with a made putt from the circle's edge. The stage was now set for a thrilling conclusion. Needing only to make his next putt to force a playoff, McBeth nailed it. This gave him the chance to compete against Heimburg in an extra hole.

The playoff began at the infamous Fountain Hills starting hole, where McBeth held honors and sunk his shot into the fairway. Heimburg needed to answer but left his drive short and into the water, securing the victory for McBeth.

Chris Dickerson rounded out the top three on the men's side, shooting a six-under-par round to finish 10-under overall, including an impressive improbable putt that added to the excitement of the tournament.

On the women's side, Kona Panis dominated the competition in the FPO (Females Professional) category. Along with Catrina Allen, she had started the day seven strokes ahead of the rest of the field after a hot round on Saturday. The two competitors exchanged blows for eight holes before Allen's difficulties began to mount.

Panis maintained her lead throughout the final nine holes, including a highlight-reel throw from 190 feet on the peninsula green at hole four of the second loop. This momentum carried her through to the end, securing her victory in the All-Star event.

Allen's tournament total of four-under-par earned her a well-deserved second place, while Paige Pierce rounded out the podium with an even-par finish.

The next stop for the DGPT is the 2021 Elite Series, which kicks off on Thursday, February 25 with the Las Vegas Challenge. Fans can catch all the action live on Disc Golf Network.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/mcbeth-panis-cap-dramatic-finish-dgpt-all-star-event