Windy Conditions Test Mettle at 2013 PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championship
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The final rounds of the 2013 PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championship proved to be a true test of endurance for the participants, as gusts of wind reaching up to 30 miles per hour made every shot a challenging one. Temperatures hovered in the mid-40s, but the biting winds made it feel even colder, testing the mettle of the competitors throughout the day.
Despite the uncooperative weather conditions, which also caused damage to the vendor village overnight, the atmosphere at Selah Ranch in Mount Vernon, Texas remained enthusiastic and lively. The revised Sunday schedule accommodated the pool C division, who had been unable to complete their round on Saturday due to bad weather, allowing them to finish early and move on to the final rounds.
By 3:30 pm on Sunday, all divisions had completed their scheduled games, including best shot, best disc, and alternating shot. The field was then narrowed down for a thrilling nine-hole final showdown. After the dust settled and the final putts were dropped, the champions of each division were crowned:
In the Advanced Men's category, Joey Duckett and Jonathon Rivera took home the top prize.
Samantha Keddington and Samara Schirmsher emerged as the winners in the Advanced Women's division.
The Advanced Masters category was won by Barry Pierce and Steve Hoff.
Jack Tabor and Kevin Curran were declared champions in the Advanced Grandmasters division.
Frank Markovich and Frank Mitchell took the title in the Advanced Senior Grandmasters category.
Don Livingston and Ray Symons secured victory in the Advanced Legends division.
Finally, Edgar Jalapa and Rene Munoz won the Intermediate division.
To view the complete standings from the tournament, visit PDGA.com. A huge thank you goes out to the local community for their incredible support, particularly through the partnership with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. This event benefited Lake County CASA, one of 946 programs nationwide that advocate for children in need.
The live stream of the event was kindly provided by DiscGolfPlanet.tv, and the archives are now available on PDGA.com and DiscGolfPlanet.tv for your viewing pleasure. Special recognition is extended to John and Dee Houck of Circular Productions, the gracious hosts at Selah Ranch (Dave and Candy Hickerson), and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce for their invaluable contributions.
For serious disc golf enthusiasts, Selah Ranch should be at the top of your must-play list. With its top-rated Lakeside and Creekside courses, this venue truly offers an unforgettable experience. Be sure to add it to your bucket list and explore the warm hospitality of the Selah Ranch staff and the Mount Vernon community.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/amateur-world-doubles-champions