Paul McBeth Recalls Historic 1132-Rated Round at Fountain Hills

Five years have passed since Paul McBeth set a new standard in professional disc golf by shooting an incredible 17-under par 39 at Fountain Hills during the Memorial Championship. On the anniversary of this historic feat, McBeth looked back on that day, reflecting on his mindset and the factors that contributed to this remarkable achievement.

McBeth was not in contention for the lead going into the final round, but he chose to be aggressive and push himself to shoot in the 30s, which ultimately paid off. "I had that 'Never give up' attitude," McBeth explained. "I knew it was possible to unleash something special and still have a chance."

McBeth's success at Fountain Hills can be attributed to his exceptional driving skills on that day. He made over 90% of his drives within the circle, which allowed him to focus on aggressive play throughout the round.

One notable moment from that round came on hole 9, a notoriously tricky shot for even the best players. McBeth opted to take a risk and go for it, putting himself just an inch or two low at 40 feet. Although he didn't get the birdie, he salvaged his par and continued to push forward.

The playoff that followed was intense, with McBeth ultimately coming up short against Will Schusterick. However, McBeth's focus on getting his score correct before participating in post-play interviews served as a turning point for him. He has since made it a priority to ensure he gets his scores right first.

Looking back on that round, McBeth sees it as one of the most significant accomplishments of his career. "It's up there with my four world titles and other notable achievements," he said. When asked if anyone could potentially break this record in the future, McBeth believed that hole 9 would continue to prove challenging for even the best players.

While McBeth has not revisited footage of that round to motivate himself, he jokingly suggested it might be a good idea heading into the next tournament.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/1132-revisited