Ryan Mulder Dominates in Toboggan Disc Golf Course for USADGC Title

The 2023 United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship came to an end on Sunday with Ryan Mulder emerging as the new champion. The top amateurs battled through the tough Toboggan Disc Golf Course, facing deteriorating conditions that threatened to upset the leader's momentum. However, Mulder held firm and secured his title with a commanding performance.

Mulder began the tournament strongly, scoring 10-under in the opening round and maintaining his pace throughout the event. He shot six-under on moving day, establishing a five-stroke lead over second place. While the wind and rain made conditions increasingly difficult, Mulder adapted to the challenges and pushed ahead of his rivals.

"It was a little tough at the beginning because I knew that a five-stroke lead was pretty safe, but it wasn't a hundred percent safe on this course in these conditions," Mulder explained after securing his title. "About 11 holes in, I had a seven-stroke lead and that's when things started to calm down."

Mulder went on to score one-under in the final round, extending his lead to a record-breaking seven strokes. His seven-stroke victory over Tanner Boggs earned him a share of second place in USADGC history for the largest margin of victory, tied with Scott Burnett.

Throughout the tournament, Mulder demonstrated exceptional control and precision, picking up only one bogey on Hole 17 in the final round. He amassed an impressive total of 16 birdies and scored the only eagle of the event, showcasing his mastery over the course.

When asked about his approach to golf, Mulder emphasized the importance of controlled aggression. "I think that eliminating the bogeys is very helpful on any course and I think that you need to pick your spots to be aggressive throughout any course you play."

Mulder's performance also saw him set a new record for the highest event rating in USADGC history, achieving a 1024 rating at the end of the tournament. He moved up behind Robert Burridge (1029) and Kyle Klein (1039) on this list.

Tanner Boggs put in a solid effort to finish second, improving his position from last year by an impressive 34 places. Waden Sides had a breakout round on Sunday, shooting six-under to earn a podium finish, while Danny Moynihan tied for third place at nine strokes under par.

With his USADGC title secured, Mulder is now set to target the next Amateur Major event. "I think this is my first win of the year," he said with pride. "It's amazing to be able to do it at this stage and I'm hoping to take down the next one at Am Worlds."

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/mulder-crowned-major-champion