Young Champion Wins Big at Rocky Mountain Women's Disc Golf Championships
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The first-ever Rocky Mountain Women's Disc Golf Championships, presented by FADE Gear, took place on June 11th. This exciting event drew 59 talented female golfers of all ages to the picturesque Mansion Course in Lakewood, Colorado. Players from California, Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado flocked to the tournament, showcasing their skills over two rounds of 18 holes.
Among the competitors was 14-year-old Paige Bjerkaas, who made a stunning impression by winning the open division with a commanding lead of 13 strokes. Despite being eligible for prize money, Bjerkaas chose to opt out in order to maintain her amateur status, instead selecting prizes that align with her competitive spirit.
The crowd was on the edge of their seats during the second round as Bjerkaas pulled off an incredible shot on the signature 15th hole. This challenging par-4 required a daring approach over water to a small island green, where she landed a 150+ foot shot for the only two on the hole that day (watch the impressive footage below!). Her remarkable performance earned her a hero's welcome from the enthusiastic spectators.
Sabrina Donaldson secured second place in the competition, while Peggy Berry impressed with back-to-back rounds of 64 and 63 to claim victory in the masters division.
The tournament was made possible through the generous support of over 50 local companies, organizations, and individuals. FADE Gear served as the title sponsor, joined by other notable contributors such as TruLine Customs, Phenix Disc Sports Pro Shop, and several others listed below (in no particular order): FADE Gear, TruLine Customs, Phenix Disc Sports Pro Shop, Fly Green Disc Golf, Innova Champion Discs, Dynamic Discs, Noodles & Company, Vibram Disc Golf, Paragon Disc Golf, Clash DVDs, Outdoor Divas, The Wright Life, Living Tree Soaps, Print Space, Colorado Disc Sports Association, Altitude Disc Golf, Mile High Disc Golf Club, Foothill Flyers, Northern Colorado Disc Golf Club, Disc-Diva, Westside Discs, Discs Unlimited, Spinners on the Green, the ZuMedia Group, Jones International University, JAX Outdoor Gear, and Spyder SkiWear.
To view the complete results of this thrilling tournament, please visit: www.pdga.com/tournament_results/65043.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2011-rocky-mountain-womens-disc-golf-championships