Kansas City Wide Open 2012

   The 2012 Kansas City Wide Open is the 3rd stop of the PDGA's National Tour & alot of questions rang through the air. In the Man's Open division; Will Paul Mcbeth go 3 for 3 for National Tour wins so far this season? Or will somebody such as Will Schusterick or David Feldberg get their first National Tour win of the year? In the Women's Open division: Will Valarie Jenkins dominate ? Or will the Women's PDGA Rookie of the Year - Catrina Allen get the win?
   Don't know what the National Tour is? Then you can look thru my older post's & find one I wrote about the National Tour Series itself. The Kansas City Wide Open is a 3 day, 5 round, 5 different course's held tournament. With the Lead card in both divisions playing a Final 9 together, to determine the winner. Held on June 1st (Fri.) - June 3rd (Sun.).
   We all know that Disc Golf has not yet, earned the respect to be highlighted or even talked about on ESPN. But because we have great people who never give up trying to expand the sport, us PDGA fans were able to watch live coverage by DiscGolfPlanet.tv. Those guys work hard to give us live coverage of the lead card for both divisions, thru out each round of the tournament. Play by Play commentating, post game interviews, & Q&As with some special guests who dedicate their life to the game.
   As far as the tournament itself, Paul Mcbeth  & Will Schusterick were tied at -27, I believe through 3 rounds. The start of the 4th round Mcbeth jumped out to a few stroke lead only 3 or 4 holes in before a few bad RIPS and lost of concentration, Mcbeth lost his lead. Feldberg came out of no where, starting the day 4 stokes behind, ended up finishing the round with a few stroke lead. Round 5 Started early Sunday morning. Mcbeth still not over yesterday, got knocked outta the lead card & didnt even make the Final 9 Hole. Where only the lead cards from both divisons play together to determine the champion. Matt Orum finshed strong, starting sunday on the lead card & making the Final 9. But all & all Feldberg held it down, the veteran of the sport. 35 years age young. Beautiful roller shots & putting shows exactly why he is a long time pro.
   In the girls divison Valarie jenkins basically lead the hole tournment. -2 through the first 3 rounds but finshing +4 with the clear victory. Catrina allen finshed third, 6 strokes behind the leader at +10. Paige Pierce finshed out the top 3 for the womens divison who played in the Final 9 with the lead card from the mens divison.
    Nikko Locastro dropped out of the 2nd round to rest himself, with a sore shoulder & back. Not wanting to further injure himself. But locastro did walk around with the lead card, supporting his friends. Giving his in put on every ones game during Q&As with the guys from Disc Golf Planet.
    For full results of the tournaments, pay outs, finishing scores for each round, etc. Just click this link below

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   All & All it was great that I was able to watch most of the tournament with Disc Golf Planet. It makes it alot easier to follow all your favorite DG Pro's. Also being able to be a fan of the National Tour Series, Thank You Again.