Day One Update
Disc Golf’s Biggest Party Begins
Disc golf’s most storied tournament and biggest celebration is underway at the Winthrop Arena. The United States Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championship are Innova’s flagship events, so we love to see our recent World Champion, Eveliina Salonen, out to an early Throw Pink lead. In the USDGC, Calvin Heimburg is chasing his first Major win and Väinö Mäkelä is looking to bring the US title back to Finland.
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Top Innova Storylines from Throw Pink
World Champ, Still Hungry
The 2024 PDGA Pro World Champion, Eveliina Salonen, already has a two-stroke lead over the field after round one of the TPWDGC. She shot a 1033-rated, -7, leading the field in Parked percentage and C1 Hits in Regulation.
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Ohn Tames a Windy Winthrop
Anyone who says Ohn Scoggins only wins because of her putting isn’t paying attention. She led the field in Strokes Gained Tee to Green, Fairway Hits, and C2 Hits in Regulation in round one of Throw Pink. She also didn’t throw OB even once.
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Strong Finish After Tough Start
Henna Blomroos had a tough start to her tournament, going four over in the first two holes, but she turned things around. Henna ended the day 2 over par, in 12th place.
Top Innova Storylines from the USDGC
Putting the Pizza in the Oven
Calvin Heimburg is chasing down his first Major title. He is in a tie for 6th, just 3 strokes behind the leader. In today’s round, he led the field in C2 putting, going 3 for 6.
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US Title Going to Finland?
Finnish phenom, Väinö Mäkelä, was perfect inside the circle in the first round of the 2024 USDGC, making 13 of 13 putts. He is tied with Vinny for 6th, looking to have his best Major finish yet.
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Nothing is Decided After Round 1
In the MPO, 11 players are still within four strokes of the lead. The FPO has a bit more scoring separation, but with three rounds still to play at a course known for big stroke swings, an athlete far down the leaderboard could still climb back.
For those in the Rock Hill area, be sure to get your passes for this weekend. Tomorrow, Friday October 11th, is Women’s Appreciation Day, meaning all women and girls get in Free! For everyone too far to make it in person, tune in to each round live on the Disc Golf Network.
