McBeth tops Schusterick in 3-hole sudden death playoff, Weese gets first NT win at 2015 Beaver State Fling | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** Thrilling Finishes Mark 2015 Beaver State Fling
**META_TITLE:** McBeth Wins Thrilling Playoff at 2015 Beaver State Fling
**META_DESCRIPTION:** Paul McBeth secures victory in dramatic sudden-death playoff against Will Schusterick. Read about the thrilling finishes in Open Men and Women's divisions, plus other highlights from the 2015 Beaver State Fling.
**ARTICLE:**
The 2015 Beaver State Fling was a weekend of ups and downs for the players competing in the PDGA National Tour event. In the Open Men's division, Will Schusterick held a slim lead over Paul McBeth after two rounds, but McBeth's impressive play on the second card propelled him into a playoff against Schusterick.
As they took to the course for the sudden-death playoff, the tension was palpable. The first hole proved to be no easy task, with thick trees and challenging terrain that tested even the most skilled players. However, McBeth showed no signs of wavering under pressure, calmly sinking his putt to take an early lead.
The second hole saw both players drive well, but it was McBeth who made the more impressive shot, smashing a uphill putt from outside 30 feet as the crowd cheered him on. Schusterick's response was equally impressive, forcing another playoff hole with a true downhill putt.
The third and final playoff hole proved to be the most challenging of all. Short in length but heavily wooded, it required precision and focus to navigate the dense foliage. McBeth's turnover backhand came out clean and landed long, while Schusterick's forehand skipped off the ground, landing short. Despite his valiant efforts, Schusterick's putt didn't have quite enough angle, leaving the door open for McBeth.
With one final chance to win, McBeth stepped up to the line and sank a 35-foot putt, securing the victory in dramatic fashion. The crowd erupted in cheers as McBeth was crowned the winner of the 2015 Beaver State Fling.
The Open Women's division also saw some thrilling action, with Jessica Weese battling valiantly against Valarie Jenkins throughout the weekend. However, it was Weese who emerged victorious, securing her first PDGA National Tour win as a pro.
Other notable performances came from Masters players Scott Stokely and Patrick Brown, who battled to find themselves in a playoff after four rounds. Stokely ultimately secured his first PDGA National Tour win of any division, while Leanne Fulton overcame a slight deficit to claim victory in the Masters Women's division. Jim Oates battled for the top spot in Grandmasters, and Steve Tufty dominated Senior Grandmasters.
The 2015 Beaver State Fling was a testament to the skill and dedication of all the players who participated. With its unique course challenges and dramatic finishes, this event will surely be remembered as one of the highlights of the season.
Full results with unofficial ratings are available on the PDGA website, while high-resolution photographs from the weekend can be viewed and downloaded on the PDGA Flickr page.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/mcbeth-tops-schusterick-3-hole-sudden-death-playoff-weese-gets-first-nt-win-2015-beaver-state-fling