Underdog Amman Shines at Dutch Open with Stunning Win

In a thrilling display of disc golf skills, Austria's Stanislaus Amman dominated the field at the 2019 Dutch Open to claim his first-ever win at a two-day tournament. Despite being ranked 966th in the world and entering the event as an underdog, Amman's impressive play left everyone else in the dust.

Amman's journey to victory began after the first day of competition, when he finished Saturday's two rounds just two strokes ahead of then-second place Dominik Stampfer. However, it was his hot third round of 7-under par 53 that gave him a significant edge going into the final round. With a lead of seven strokes, Amman admitted feeling a little confused about how to approach the final round.

"I didn't know if I should still attack really hard or just be sure to get pars," he said. But it was only when he made a mistake on a long par 3 that Amman began to relax and realize his chances of winning were more than just a possibility.

As the competition reached its climax, Silver Lätt from Estonia and Kevin Konsorr from Germany engaged in an intense battle for second place. The two players were tied going into the final hole, but it was Lätt who emerged victorious with a birdie on the penultimate hole. Although Konsorr ultimately finished one stroke behind Lätt to take third place, he expressed his satisfaction with his performance.

"I didn't always hit my lines like you have to on this course," Konsorr said. "But I think I met my goals by playing my game and putting well."

For Amman, his victory marked a significant milestone in his disc golf career. When asked about his expectations before the tournament, he humorously replied, "No. No way." But it was clear that he had worked hard to prepare for this moment.

As the only podium finisher from the Dutch Open set to participate in the next EuroTour event, Bluebell Woods in Scotland, Lätt is looking forward to building on his success. Meanwhile, Amman's impressive performance serves as a testament to his potential and dedication to the sport.

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Austria's Stanislaus Amman finished six or more ahead of the rest of the Open division at the 2019 Dutch Open. Photo: PDGA Europe

If you organized the Open results of the 2019 Dutch Open by rating, you’d find Stanislaus Amman, the 966-rated Austrian, far closer to the bottom than the top...

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