Thrilling Finishes Mark End of 2015 National Tour Season

The 2015 National Tour season came to a close in dramatic fashion over the weekend, with Paige Pierce and Paul McBeth emerging as champions at the Hall of Fame Classic presented by MVP Disc Sports.

For Pierce, it was her fifth National Tour win of the year, and she solidified her position at the top of the women's division. She carded an impressive 67 in the final round, three strokes better than anyone else on the course. Despite a double bogey on the 18th hole, Pierce's overall performance earned her a two-stroke victory over Val Jenkins.

The Open Women's division was marked by a series of thrilling moments, with multiple players taking turns at the top spot throughout the weekend. In the end, it came down to Pierce and Jenkins, who traded blows for seven holes before Pierce took control. The momentum shifted in favor of Pierce on hole 12 when Jenkins went out of bounds, allowing Pierce to seize the lead.

Jenkins was not alone in her fight for a podium finish, however. Catrina Allen fought back from fourth place to tie with Sarah Hokom and Elaine King for third position. Allen's scorecard showed a notable improvement after a few bogeys early on, ultimately resulting in a tied-for-third place finish.

On the men's side, Michael Johansen earned his first National Tour victory by defeating Paul McBeth in a sudden-death playoff. The drama unfolded on the 18th hole of the W.R. Jackson course, with both players landing their third throws within inches of each other. McBeth's attempt at an eagle putt fell just short, securing Johansen's win.

This year's National Tour season saw many notable performances and close finishes. Paul McBeth competed in all seven events, claiming three outright victories, two second-place finishes in sudden-death playoffs, and a single third-place finish. His impressive record earned him the top spot in the men's division, with a 585-point total and an 81.5-point lead over Ricky Wysocki.

The season drew to a close with a strong showing from several players, including Paige Pierce and Val Jenkins, who finished just one point apart at the end of the National Tour Series. The tight competition between these two athletes highlighted the high level of skill and determination exhibited by all participants throughout the season.

As the 2015 National Tour comes to an end, we look forward to seeing what next year's schedule holds for these talented disc golfers. Congratulations once again to Paige Pierce and Paul McBeth on their championship wins!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2015-nt-season-starts-and-ends-dramatic-fashion