Teenage Sensations Shine at NADGT National Championships

At the recent 2022 NADGT National Championships presented by Lone Star Discs, two exceptional young players stole the spotlight. Cadence Burge, just 15 years old, pulled off an incredible comeback to win the title in a five-hole playoff against Emily Yale. This victory marked the culmination of an outstanding season for Burge, who had already secured the 2022 PDGA Amateur World Championship.

Burge's remarkable performance was characterized by two crucial putts that she sank during the playoff, which allowed her to close a three-stroke deficit and force extra holes. Her opponent, Yale, who had enjoyed a stellar 2022 season with nine wins under her belt, including the 2022 Utah State Championships, finished as runner-up.

In the men's division, Zachary Nash emerged as the champion after a dominant performance at East Metro park in Austin, Texas. The Texas native built on his impressive third-round effort by producing an outstanding semifinal round, which gave him a comfortable four-stroke lead heading into the final nine holes at Live Oak Brewing. From there, he maintained his momentum and sealed the win with a commanding performance.

The competition was fierce throughout the week-long event, but these young players' exceptional skills and strategic gameplay ultimately secured their spots atop the leaderboard. Other notable finishers included California's Xaelen Nash (Zachary's brother) in second place, Oklahoma's Corbin Milchesky who matched Zachary's semifinal round score to make the final nine, and Aidan Scott from California, who took home a podium finish.

The thrilling conclusion of both Final 9s was broadcast live on the Disc Golf Network, allowing fans worldwide to witness these incredible athletes in action.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/burge-nash-take-nadgt-titles