2026 Discmania Challenge | FPO FINALB9 | Hansen, Mertsch, Mandujano, Allen | Jomez Disc Golf
Watch the thrilling conclusion of the 2026 Discmania Challenge presented by True Bank as Erica Stingcom and Madison Walker bring the final nine to a close at Pickard Park in Indianola, Iowa. The two hockey punks host a closely contested race between top contenders Ella Hansen and Cat Murf, with Hansen currently leading by two strokes. With many players vying for third place, anything can happen on the back nine, especially considering the challenging double bogeyable holes and windy conditions. The infamous 17th hole, a par-five 785 feet long with a treacherous approach shot, is showcased in all its complexity as players navigate the right side gap. Meanwhile, Katrina Allen's consistent play has her firmly in contention for the podium position. With stunning shots and dramatic moments, this video highlights the skill, strategy, and risk-taking required to succeed in professional disc golf, featuring top players like Hansen, Mertsch, Mandujano, Allen, Jomez Disc Golf, and more.
Top players Hansen, Mertsch, Mandujano & Allen face off in thrilling Jomez Disc Golf finale. Watch the excitement unfold!
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Hello and welcome to the final nine of the 2026 Dismania Challenge presented by True Bank. It's our last round at Pickard Park here in Indianola, Iowa. I'm Erica Stingcom. >> I'm Madison Walker. We're the two hockey punk. Close race. >> Mhm. Ella Hansen. Ella Hansen with two strokes ahead of Cat Murf and a lot of people in contention for third place. >> Absolutely. >> But just a two- horse race at the top. >> Yeah. Uh anything can really happen here on the back n a lot of double bogeyable holes, especially in the windy conditions. Uh it's different from what we've seen the rest of the week on practice. So really uh any anything could happen. There's not really as much birdieing happening as we saw on the front nine in other days besides by Katrina Allen who is now firmly in that race for the podium position. >> Also 17 and 18 are incredibly difficult finishing holes. >> True. A high risk high reward. >> Absolutely. Whole time's a par five 785 ft. The drone flying through the right side gap which is a common play. Uh got to be careful of that right side OB off the drive. Uh if you can get a like over top the crest of the hill on the second shot and then have an open look at this pin, you can definitely attack for birdie. But it's a very treacherous little approach shot. That left OB corner comes up quick as well as OB deep. Over top the crest sounds like a poem I had to read in high school. >> Oh, was it [laughter] good? >> I don't know. I know. I didn't want to be reading it at the time. >> Oh. Oh, what the heck? >> Oh, hello. Curl up. Come on. [laughter] >> A train wreck. >> That [laughter] was a heck of a ride. >> The guy was so invested. I think he forgot he was supposed to raise a flag >> and then he raised them both. [laughter] >> Wow. Huge shot. [applause] Landing right around that large tree is a pretty typical landing zone. Ella way past that. Cat has to chase here. She's still going to go up the gut. Love that it didn't affect her game plan. And this is so good. Mhm. [applause] Valerie continuing to play the...
