Tony Mitchell Takes Top Spot in Big Gun Distance Competition

The Big Gun distance competition was shaken up by a storm of Blizzards and other plastic from Innova at Bowling Green, Kentucky. As players took to the field on Thursday, hours passed as they searched for that elusive long throw. Amidst the chaos, Ann Arbor resident Tony Mitchell emerged victorious, claiming the top spot with an impressive 540-foot drive.

As he stood out among his competitors, Mitchell received a warm welcome from fellow players at the tournament check-in at WahBah's restaurant. "Everybody was really happy for me," he said, reflecting on the support and camaraderie among the participants. At just 33 years old, Mitchell had previously taken second place in this competition two years prior.

A close runner-up, Steven Jacobs of Gurnee, Illinois, pushed Mitchell to his limits with a 537-foot drive. Other notable performers included Matt Horsman of Milwaukee (528 feet), Michael Walters of Bowling Green (492 feet), and Jay Bellamy (475 feet).

The free distance expo at Phil Moore Park's hole 2 attracted players throughout the day, offering them access to Innova's latest Blizzard discs, including the soon-to-be-released Dominator. Mitchell's winning throw came from his personal Star Vulcan, but he initially qualified for the finals with a Blizzard Katana that soared an impressive 520 feet. He plans on incorporating more Blizzards into his bag and has even ordered a few to accompany his custom-stamped Innova discs as part of his first prize.

Other players, such as Nick Davis of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, expressed their enthusiasm for the Blizzard plastic, citing its potential to increase distance with less effort. Davis, who's been playing for about a year, was among those who took advantage of the free throwing opportunities at the expo.

Kong Carlin, 36, of Lansing, Michigan, exemplified the players' dedication and passion for distance throwing. "How often do you get the chance to rip back and throw it?" he quipped with a smile, as he continued to push himself to new heights. The camaraderie and excitement among the participants made this competition an unforgettable experience for all involved.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/big-guns-at-bowling-green