Texas Duo Powers to Thrilling Win at 2021 PDGA Pro Worlds Mixed Doubles

The first round of action at the 2021 PDGA Pro World Championship took place on the wooded and technical course known as The Fort, with several teams vying for top honors in the Mixed Doubles competition. Valerie Mandujano and Mason Ford, a duo from Texas, set an impressive pace early on, shooting a 52 in the modified best shot format to take the lead by a single stroke over three other teams.

While many competitors saw significant movement after the second round, played as modified alternate throw, Mandujano and Ford remained consistent, one of only two teams in the 50s. Joel Freeman and Ellen Widboom took advantage of an impressive 54 in the opening round to jump into second place, but ultimately couldn't keep pace with the Texas duo.

Other strong contenders emerged after the second round, including Nate Sexton and Sarah Giplin, who fired off a scorching 59 to tie for third alongside Chris Dickerson and Heather Young, as well as Kat Mertsch and Nikko Locastro. However, Mandujano and Ford's dominance proved insurmountable, ultimately securing their victory by four strokes.

The win marks an exciting start to the PDGA World Championships in Ogden, Utah, which will continue with the Pro World Field Events on Sunday. Fans can stay up-to-date on all the action through the PDGA's social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/mandujano-ford-take-mixed-doubles-crown