McBeth Makes History with Thrilling Win at Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup
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The 2014 Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup was a tournament for the ages. As the final putt hit the chains on the last day, the staff and volunteers couldn't help but feel a sense of relief and accomplishment. Months of preparation came to fruition, and the beautiful DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course in Santa Cruz proved to be an exciting venue for players and spectators alike.
For Paul McBeth, the Open division's final round was one for the books. Starting with 15 world-class players within 10 strokes of the leader, McBeth showed his mettle as he battled for the top spot. On hole 17, nicknamed "gravity," McBeth found himself in a precarious position, but a birdie on the next hole propelled him back into the lead.
The action didn't stop there. Ricky Wysocki took advantage of McBeth's slip-up and seized the lead with a birdie putt from 25 feet out. However, McBeth quickly regained his composure and went on to dominate the rest of the field. With a three-stroke lead and only four holes remaining, it was clear that McBeth was destined for victory.
In a thrilling finale, McBeth laid up under the cage with a putter to tap in for par on hole 24, securing his third consecutive title at the Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup. This historic win marked the first time a player had three-peated in the Open division.
Meanwhile, Catrina Allen made her mark in the women's division, taking home her first PDGA National Tour event of the year without ever relinquishing the lead. Val Jenkins finished second, nine strokes behind Allen, while up-and-coming pro Jessica Weese impressed with a third-place finish at just 18 years old.
The success of this tournament was made possible by the tireless efforts of staff and volunteers, as well as the generous support of The Disc Golf Association (DGA), who donated 29 brand-new Mach X Disc Golf Baskets to the course. Congratulations are also in order for TJ Goodwin, who once again put on an exceptional event.
For those interested in reliving the excitement of this tournament, be sure to check out the PDGA Flickr page for high-resolution photos from the Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup and other major events. The next stop on the Majors tour is the United States Amateur Disc Golf Championships in Milford, MI, while the Japan Open takes place in Tochigi, Nasu Highlands, Japan.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/mcbeth-and-allen-win-big-masters-cup