Snowbirds Flock to Samui Swine VI - The Hogfather | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** "Paradise Found: Disc Golfers Flock to Thailand's Samui Swine Classic"
**META_TITLE:** "Samui Swine Classic 2019: International Disc Golf Event in Thailand"
**META_DESCRIPTION:** "The Samui Swine Classic, held on the island of Koh Samui off Thailand's southeastern coast, attracts top disc golf players from around the world for a unique and exciting tournament experience. Read about the action-packed weekend."
**ARTICLE:**
The picturesque island of Koh Samui in southern Thailand has once again become the ultimate destination for disc golf enthusiasts from across the globe. The sixth edition of the Samui Swine Classic, organized by transplanted Californian barbecue maestro Nigel Mills and his Thai wife Tiger, brought together 121 players from a staggering 20 countries to compete in this A-tier level event.
Playing on an 11-hole course with challenging obstacles, including coconut palms and out-of-bounds areas, the tournament offered a thrilling experience for both amateur and professional players. The layout, which has been enhanced by Mills over the years, features five birdie holes under 200 feet, five testing par 3s, and one signature par 4 hole that proved to be a stern test for even the best golfers.
The weekend's main event was dominated by Philo Brathwaite, a two-time Bacon Belt winner from Los Angeles, who pulled away from his competitors on Sunday with an incredible string of birdies. His final round course record 15-under-par 53 earned him a rating of 1063 and cemented his position as one of the top players in the world.
The amateur divisions also saw some impressive performances, with British expat Nick Georgiou taking home the gold medal in the Advanced division, and Finnish player Ville Kolari dominating the Amateur Masters Women's 40+ field. The weekend also witnessed a historic hole-in-one by Malaysian player Redha Fahmi Radzuan, who became the first ace-throwing player from his country at a PDGA event.
The Samui Swine Classic has established itself as one of the most international celebrations of disc golf outside of the PDGA Majors. The event's unique blend of exotic location, generous sponsorships, and delicious Thai cuisine makes it an attractive destination for players from around the world.
As the tournament came to a close, many players headed back home, while others looked forward to the next stop on the south-east Asian swing – Dave Lehmann's Hyzenbrownie event. The organizers and sponsors of the Samui Swine Classic deserve special thanks for creating an unforgettable experience for all participants.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/snowbirds-flock-samui-swine-vi-hogfather