Thrilling Finishes Mark 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships
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The first three rounds of the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships had set the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the competition. With heated battles at the top of the leaderboard heading into Friday's round four, it was clear that moving day would be intense for some divisions. The smaller divisions were vying for their final showdown for a world title, while others faced cuts for the semifinals or finals.
The ladies of the Pro Masters Women 55+ division stole the show with an edge-of-your-seat finish. Pam Reineke and Christine Hellstern engaged in a back-and-forth fight to the finish throughout round four. With two strokes separating them on the 18th hole, Reineke's incredible putt from 35 feet sealed her victory and earned her the title of 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Women 55+ World Champion.
The drama didn't end there, as Laurie Cloyes-Chupa faced off against Suzette Simons in the Pro Masters Women 60+ division. The two players were neck and neck until the final hole, where Cloyes-Chupa's perfectly placed drive gave her a crucial edge. Her birdie putt from inside the circle secured her victory and made her the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Women 60+ World Champion.
In another impressive display of skill, Dr. Rick Voakes pulled away early in the week to achieve his tenth professional world championships title in the Pro Masters 70+ division. This historic achievement solidified his status as one of the greatest disc golf players of all time.
The Pro Masters 75+ and 80+ divisions also witnessed thrilling finishes, with Pete May dominating the competition to win his fourth straight world title in the 75+ division. Carlos Rigby, meanwhile, added four more strokes to his lead in the 80+ division, securing his fifth world championships title overall.
While the champions were being crowned on Brewster Ridge, other divisions fought for coveted spots in the semifinals and finals on Fox Run Meadows course. The top 40% of the four largest divisions would make the cut for a full semifinal round on Saturday morning, while others battled for the last few spots.
The Pro Masters 65+ division saw an unexpected twist when Kevin Rounds returned to the course after initially leaving, only to snag one of two spots in a sudden-death playoff. This nail-biting finish left fans on the edge of their seats as Rounds, Jake Thorp, and Glenn Henry battled it out for a spot in the finals.
The Pro Masters Women 40+ division also witnessed an exciting conclusion, with Natalie Holloköi managing to hold onto fourth place after a strong finish on the last four holes. Her birdie putt sealed her spot in the finals, much to the delight of fans.
As the competition continues into the semifinals and finals on Saturday, one thing is clear: the 2019 PDGA Pro Masters Disc Golf World Championships have been an unforgettable experience for all involved. Follow the scores on pdgalive.com and stay tuned for video coverage from Central Coast Disc Golf to see who will emerge victorious in the end.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2019mastersworlds/news/five-down-six-to-go