Paula Bowen Makes Disc Golf History as World Champion

Paula Bowen has etched her name into the record books as the first-ever PDGA Amateur Masters Women 70+ world champion. The Maryland native completed her fifth and final round of competition against Florida's Judith Gipson at Klines Run Park in York, Pennsylvania. With a solid performance, Bowen tapped in for the win, securing her place in disc golf history.

This achievement marks a milestone for Bowen, who has been playing disc golf for five years. Her journey to becoming a world champion began at the 2018 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina. At that time, she competed in the Amateur Masters Women 60+ division due to a lack of competitors in her registered division. Despite being 73 years old, Bowen showed remarkable skill and finished fourth place.

Bowen's experience at Am Worlds this year was vastly different from her previous attempt. With more competitors in her division, she was able to focus on competing against the best of the best. Her determination and perseverance paid off as she emerged victorious, becoming the first female champion of the Amateur Masters Women 70+ division.

As Bowen celebrates her achievement, other divisions are still vying for their world title. The competition is fierce, with several close battles taking place throughout the course. Tennessee's Noah Osborne has been making waves in the Advanced division, displaying impressive skills and consistency. His astonishing performance at Muddy Run, where he shot a bogey-free 14-under par 53, left his opponents struggling to keep up.

The semifinals are set to take place on Saturday morning, with some divisions skipping this stage altogether. The final nine showdowns will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Codorus State Park Red, with new amateur world champions being crowned throughout the day.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2019amworlds/news/day-four-wrap-up