UNC Charlotte Rallies to Win 2024 College Disc Golf National Championship

The 2024 College Disc Golf National Championship was a thrilling conclusion to a week of competition at Rock Hill, South Carolina. UNC Charlotte, the top-seeded team coming into the championship, faced an unexpected challenge on Championship Saturday after stumbling out of the gate with a plus-2 scorecard through the first six holes.

Despite entering the day with a four-stroke lead, UNC Charlotte's in-state rival NC State quickly erased that deficit with a 4-under round through the same stretch. Meanwhile, Cincinnati entered the mix with a solid start and a 9-under round, finishing with the clubhouse lead and setting up a dramatic finish to the tournament.

However, it was UNC Charlotte who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks in large part to Glenn Fister's clutch eagle putt from over 50 feet on the 18th hole. The putt forced a playoff with Cincinnati, which was aiming for its second consecutive comeback win. In the end, UNC Charlotte prevailed, claiming their first Men's Division I national championship.

The women's division saw Liberty University's Julia Dimartino and Maggie Presley dominate the competition from start to finish, leading wire-to-wire to capture the Women's Division I team title. The duo responded to a strong round from Clemson by playing clean golf on holes 14-16 and adding a crucial birdie on hole 17.

In other divisions, the University of North Carolina won the Division II championship with an ace that helped fuel their scorching 14-under round. They then topped the University of Dayton in a playoff to claim the title. UNC Charlotte's B Team finished third in Division II, while Liberty University's D3.2 team dominated the competition in Division III.

The weekend's events capped off an exciting week of disc golf action at Rock Hill, with many top teams competing for national titles. The 2024 College Disc Golf National Championship will be remembered as a thrilling conclusion to the tournament season.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/electric-finishes