German Disc Golf Championship in Eberswalde
First European, now German Champion: Simon Lizotte
Schusterick Wins Second U.S. Title
For the first time since 2007, the USDGC has a repeat champion. Will Schusterick of Nashville, TN, can boast Championship crowns from 2010 and now 2012 after outlasting Ricky Wysocki by two strokes on Saturday.
This time Schusterick had several members of his family in attendance including his mother, sisters and grandparents. “There’s no better feeling in the world than to have family there as I succeed,” said Schusterick.
Anthon Keeps Pace as three tie Course Record
Josh Anthon of California is holding strong at -35 for the Championship, but now he’s tied with 2010 US Champion Will Schusterick, who surged during Friday’s third round with a course record tying 53 (-15).
Schusterick wasn’t the only player to humble Winthrop Gold on Friday. Jumping into the United States Disc Golf Championship conversation with a blistering 53 were Steve Brinster of New York and Finn Jussi Meresmaa, who had a share of the lead after Round 1.
Players Cup Brackets are Set
The brackets are all set for the 2012 Players Cup, but we need you to make your picks in Players Cup Pick’em Bracket sponsored by DGA! Hurry, the deadline is October 18th.
Vibram Disc Golf presents the 2012 Players Cup on October 19th - 21st at Twin Parks Country Club in Austin, TX.
Wysocki, Anthon Jump into Lead
Fireworks were launched from the Pro Flight lead card during Thursday’s Round 2 of the USDGC, when Ricky Wysocki and Josh Anthon shot a lights-out 55 (-13). The pair now find themselves tied atop the leader board at (-24).
Nikko and Jussi Share Day One Lead
Feeling even more like an all-star event, the USDGC Open Flight’s Round 1 – full of big-name groupings – did not disappoint with many players going low, real low. The lowest were 2009 US Champ Nikko Locastro and Finland power house Jussi Meresmaa at 56 (-12).
Others with good showings included Monday qualifier Josh Anthon and Brent Hambrick Memorial champ Ricky Wysocki at (-11). 3-time US Champion Barry Schultz, 2005 US Champion Dave Feldberg, and Matt Orum all finished at (-10).
USDGC Live Coverage
Live coverage of the 2012 United States Disc Golf Championship from Rock Hill, SC begins at 10:15am ET courtesy of DiscGolfPlanet.tv!
If its the first week in October, it has to be the United States Disc Golf Championship. This Wednesday morning, the 14th Edition of the USDGC will commence from the renowned Winthrop Gold course in Rock Hill, South Carolina with both an Open Flight and a Performance Flight teeing off starting at 8:30am.
Gamecocks Defend Title at SECO
South Carolina won the Pocket Disc SouthEast Collegiate Open for the second year in a row this past Sunday.
Magnolia Open
It’s almost time for the 4th Annual Magnolia Open. If you ask any of the 56 women who have previously played in this event you will find that it comes highly recommended. How could it not, with the long list of benefits to the players? Including 100% payout, free camping, free food, huge player’s packs for both amateurs and professional players, fun side games including a Corn Hole tournament, KanJam and new this year, a Hott Shotts competition.
Pocket Disc SouthEast Collegiate Open
SECO hosts largest collegiate field other than the National Championships.
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