Widboom Wins First DGPT Title at Idlewild Open

Ellen Widboom's calm and collected approach paid off as she secured her first Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) win at the 2020 Idlewild Open. The determined player took to the final hole, a routine approach shot that would seal the deal for her biggest victory yet. Not one to take anything for granted, Widboom laid out carefully, making sure every detail was in place.

In a recent interview with PDGA Radio's Sara Sinclair and Steve Hill, Widboom reflected on her journey to this momentous win. "I had a bit of a mental reset," she explained. "I reevaluated what I'm doing, and I realized that I need to make the most out of my time on tour. With age catching up, I might not be full-time touring in a couple of years, so I wanted to seize this opportunity while my mind and body are still performing at their best."

During the pandemic-induced downtime, Widboom had been diligently practicing, training with P90x, reading sports psychology, and transforming her diet. Her intentional approach paid off, leading to a string of impressive performances, including a second-place finish at the DGLO, culminating in this weekend's win.

The competition was fierce, especially from Catrina Allen, who struggled with her putter, missing six times from C1x. However, it ultimately came down to a battle of forehand skills between Widboom and Sarah Hokom. The two players showcased their scrambling abilities as they navigated the treacherous back nine at Idlewood.

Widboom remained unflappable throughout, focusing on her game rather than the pressure. "I just wanted to shoot better today than yesterday," she told Disc Golf Network's Terry Miller. "I was playing good disc golf, and let's see what happens." And happen it did – Widboom took home the win.

On the men's side, Eagle McMahon continued his dominance with a second-straight DGPT elite series event win at the 2020 Idlewild Open. Despite a shaky Saturday round that saw him fall from leading to dropping off the lead card completely, McMahon bounced back on Sunday with an impressive performance.

McMahon credited his composure for his success, saying, "I was taking deep breaths on every shot I threw, and it just puts me in the moment." His exceptional play was evident as he went 9-down through nine holes, including a spectacular 233' throw-in for eagle on hole two. McMahon's win has cemented his position as one of the top players in the game.

Ricky Wysocki and Chris Dickerson also made notable charges on Sunday, each posting hot rounds of 14-under before ultimately falling short of McMahon's pace. Paul McBeth struggled down the stretch, exiting the top three for the second consecutive DGPT event.

McMahon's exceptional play has raised questions about any potential weaknesses in his game. However, it appears that his composure and ability to stay focused under pressure are key factors contributing to his success.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/widboom-captures-emotional-first-dgpt-win-mcmahon-goes-back-back-dgpt-idlewild-open