Mini Golf Frenzy Hits PDGA Amateur World Championships!
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The 2011 PDGA Amateur World Championships in Rochester, NY, continued to captivate audiences with its unique blend of disc golf and mini golf action. As the Singles competition entered Day 2, the mini golf finals took center stage outside the host hotel on Wednesday evening.
Five skilled players – Kenny Glassman, Dylan Horst, Cody Greenfield, Don Altmyer, and Larry Entz – showcased their mini-throwing prowess on a custom-built course that wound its way along sidewalks, over walkways, and across the Genesee River. The course featured an array of challenging holes, each designed to test the players' accuracy and strategy.
The first hole provided a warm-up opportunity for the competitors, while the second hole proved to be a longer and more daunting challenge. Players struggled with their approaches, with several opting for safe, low-flying shots that skittered along the sidewalk before eventually finding the basket on the wall.
Hole four was undoubtedly the most thrilling of the evening, as players faced a choice between taking a bold risk or playing it safe. Two competitors decided to take the direct route across the gap over the water, with one impressive shot hitting the top of the basket and sending the gallery into raptures.
The final hole brought more drama, as a player found himself in a precarious position amidst a bush, facing a treacherous putt towards the basket perched on the wall. Undaunted, he pured his shot, resulting in an impressive mini chain that left the crowd awestruck.
After a closely contested competition, Kenny Glassman (IL) and Don Altmyer (SD) were crowned the winners of the Amateur Men and Senior Men divisions, respectively. Notably, Don Altmyer has previously won the 2009 mini golf title at the Kansas City Worlds, and he chose to use the same mini on Wednesday night.
As the tournament continues, several exciting contests are brewing in various divisions. In the Advanced division, Kenny Glassman is poised to add a World Amateur Singles title to his Mini Golf crown, currently leading co-leader Dan Hastings by eight-under par. Meanwhile, Patricia Neprud Mehls and Carol Silverthorn are tied for first place in the Ladies Advanced Grandmaster division.
The Junior divisions also saw some intense competition, with Steven Jacobs holding a single-stroke lead over Luke Morstad in the 19-and-Under division. In the 16-and-Under division, Justin Lammers maintained his lead by only one throw ahead of Andrew Coggin and two throws clear of Kars Larson.
The elder statesmen of the tourney – the Advanced Legends division – were also in action, with Pete May leading the pack after an astounding 26 throws advantage. Paulie Bagwell, David Siersdale, and Art Elliot are hot on his heels, adding to the excitement of this unique competition.
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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/am-worlds-day-2