Rain Reigns Supreme at 2014 Brent Hambrick Memorial Open

The unpredictable weather that had been plaguing the PDGA National Tour for weeks finally caught up with it at the 2014 Brent Hambrick Memorial Open. The torrential rain that began just as the final day's play got underway would continue unabated for five hours, turning what should have been a straightforward round into a challenging and unpredictable test of skill.

Despite the appalling conditions, which made even the simplest shots incredibly difficult, the competitors showed remarkable resilience and determination. Even with umbrellas providing little protection from the deluge, they battled on through slippery tee pads, soaked clothing, and discs that were all but useless for grip.

It wasn't until just nine holes from the end of the round that the rain finally began to clear, allowing a glimpse of sunshine to break through the clouds. The sudden change in weather brought a dramatic shift in conditions, with temperatures spiking and humidity levels soaring. But even this couldn't deter the players, who pushed on undeterred.

In the Open division, Paul McBeth set the tone from the very start, pulling clear of the pack and never looking back. Val Jenkins was equally dominant in the Open Women's division, winning by a landslide and setting records that would be remembered for years to come – not least because she shared the lead card with her mother Sharon, who joked about taking home the prize money as her daughter's allowance.

In the final round of play, Jeremy Koling and Josh Childs engaged in a nail-biting sudden death playoff to determine fourth place, which Big Jerm won with ease. The real drama came in the fight for second place between Paul Ulibarri and local pro Tyler Horne, who forced the two into a tie that required them to split the cash.

Meanwhile, Tim Weimer produced an incredible hot round to win the gold, starting seven strokes back on the leader Steve Boylan but ultimately taking home the prize after a thrilling performance. One of the standout moments of the weekend came when Weimer pulled off an audacious shot from under the guard rail on Hoover Dam West's 17th hole – a feat that left his fellow competitors in awe.

The Grandmasters division was perhaps the closest of all, with at least six players capable of winning had they played to their full potential. But Michael Frame emerged as the champion after delivering a hot round that gave him the two-stroke lead he needed to take home the title.

Congratulations are due to the winners, listed below:

Division Name PDGA # Par Total

MPO Paul McBeth 27523 -19 226

FPO Val Jenkins 17495 +27 243

MPM Tim Weimer 29380 +10 226

MPG Michael Frame 20305 +16 232

MPE Paulie Bagwell 28892 +102 318

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