US Women's Disc Golf Championships Reach Thrilling Conclusion
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The United States Army hosted the final day of the US Women's Disc Golf Championships at the Redstone Arsenal DGC in Huntsville, Alabama, bringing an exhilarating conclusion to the tournament. The weather was perfect, with clear skies, a gentle breeze, and temperatures ranging from 52 to 70 degrees throughout the day.
The Redstone Arsenal course presented a challenging technical layout for the competitors, who had already navigated four previous rounds. Initial concerns about access to the Army base were efficiently addressed by the Rocket City Chain Gang's expert organization, ensuring seamless entry for players, caddies, staff, and spectators.
In the Ladies Pro Masters division, Des Reading built a 12-throw lead throughout the tournament but was challenged by Barrett White, who shot an impressive 55 in the final round to secure second place. Sheila Kirkam finished third with a 57, while Pam Reineke moved up to fourth with a nice 57.
The Grandmasters category saw Sandy Gast win the National title by a commanding 25 throws, after she added two more throws to her lead in the final round. Susan Macaluso secured second place, with Suzette Simons finishing just one throw behind her after battling for position throughout the tournament.
A similar story unfolded in the Amateur Grandmasters division, where SueB "The Massage Lady" Lande dominated the field, winning by 36 throws over Tracy Lacue's impressive second-place finish. Junior Girls 10-and-under player Victoria Scott continued to impress, carding a respectable 91 in her final round.
In other divisions, Aleux Beverly McFarling emerged victorious in the Amateur Recreational Division with a hot round of 69, while Sara Senkbeil secured the Amateur Intermediate title after shooting a 67. Michelle Jones won the Amateur Masters National title by 10 throws over Candy Rocque and Jennifer Brooks.
The Advanced Amateur division saw Sara Nicholson claim the top prize with a 59, but she also dominated the tournament's putting championship, carding a perfect nine-for-nine in the finals. Wendy Boutin finished second, while Kristen Chandler secured third place after closing the gap to just one throw.
The real drama unfolded in the Ladies Pro Open division, where Paige Pierce, Sarah Hokom, and Elaine King worked tirelessly to catch leader Catrina Allen. Although Allen stumbled on Holes 4 and 8, she regained her lead by the time the Final 9 began. Val Jenkins shot an incredible 50 on the second card, but it wasn't enough to propel her past fourth place.
The final nine holes saw an intense battle for first place between Paige Pierce and Catrina Allen, as well as a seesaw contest for fourth place between Elaine King and Val Jenkins. Sarah Hokom matched Pierce's hot round of 29 but couldn't overcome the deficit. Ultimately, it came down to a Sudden Victory playoff on Hole B, where Catrina Allen emerged victorious with a deuce.
As the tournament concluded, Chris Jaskolka and his Rocket City Chain Gang team were praised for their exceptional organization and record-breaking payout. The USWDGC paid out an impressive 636% of net entry fees in Pro purses, while the Amateur ladies received back over 599% of their net fees.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/high-drama-high-payout