Missy Gannon Takes Top Honours at Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship

Missy Gannon is on a roll, and it's not just her disc golf game that's catching fire. The young player has been consistently placing near the top of leaderboards all year, culminating in her first PDGA Elite Series win earlier this season. Her performance at the Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship was no exception.

The championship, held on the challenging course at Winthrop in Rock Hill, South Carolina, drew a talented field of players. Gannon faced stiff competition from Valerie Mandujano and Kona Star Panis, but her calm and steady approach to the game proved unbeatable.

"I knew I had it in me," Gannon said in an interview with the Disc Golf Network's Terry Miller. "I'm just so happy that I finally felt like I was putting a consistent year together." Her confidence was evident as she navigated the treacherous greens and obstacles at Winthrop, carding only one bogey throughout the tournament.

Gannon displayed her skills in clutch moments throughout the week, including a crucial birdie on 17 to maintain her lead. She also saved a bogey on the final hole of the week when the leaderboard was tightest and pressure was peaking.

When asked about her strategy during the tournament, Gannon said she was simply trying to have fun. "I had awesome card mates and that always helps," she explained. "Yeah, just trying to keep everything cool and I did that." Her laid-back approach paid off as she took home the title with a two-stroke win.

Valerie Mandujano finished in third place, while Kona Star Panis surged into contention with a 3-under round on the final day. Sarah Hokom rounded out the podium with a hot round of 4-under on Saturday.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/confidence-rising-gannon-conquers-winthrop