New Champions Crowned at 2023 NADGT National Championships

The 2023 NADGT National Championships presented by Lone Star Disc came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday with the crowning of new champions in eleven different amateur divisions. Held at various locations throughout Austin, Texas, the competition drew players from all over the country who battled it out for supremacy on the disc golf courses.

One of the most intense battles took place in the FA1 division, where Rebecca Minnick found herself in a tight spot going into the final round. Despite starting with a five-stroke lead, she saw her advantage dwindle to just one stroke after 15 holes. However, Minnick managed to regain her composure and make a crucial birdie putt on hole 16, which gave her the momentum needed to hold onto her two-stroke lead.

"I had a five-stroke lead going into the final round," Minnick explained. "Then these girls just started whittling away at it, and I was like, 'I've got to start picking it up.' But on hole 16, I made that big circle putt, which gave me my confidence back."

Minnick went on to tap in one final putt to become the 2023 FA1 NADGT National Champion. Her victory marked a remarkable comeback after she had slipped from first place in the previous two rounds.

Meanwhile, Corbin Milchesky dominated the MA1 division with a wire-to-wire performance. Starting with a four-stroke lead on day one, he extended his advantage to six strokes by the second round and then built up a commanding nine-stroke lead going into the final round.

"I think I won this in the first and second rounds for sure," Milchesky said. "I just held on and made some solid shots in the third round to maintain my lead."

Milchesky's consistent play allowed him to maintain his top position, even when other players shot high scores in the final round. He capped off his impressive performance with a birdie putt on the 18th hole, securing his spot as the 2023 MA1 NADGT National Champion.

The other champions crowned at the event include Landon Williams (MA40), Brenda Wiltgen (FA40), Matt Pledger (MA50), Jacquelyn Rieser (FA50), Mike Dammes (MA60), Colton Lawless (MA2), Isabella Parker (FA2), Carter Martinson (MA3), and Lauren Philpott (FA3).

The 2023 NADGT National Championships presented by Lone Star Disc provided an exciting conclusion to the event, with new champions emerging in each of the amateur divisions. The competition showcased the skill and determination of disc golf players from across the country, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in future events.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/whirlwind-walk-finish