European Open Champion – Paul McBeth Does It Again

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At the European Open Paul McBeth continued to show us why he’s the best in the world. On Sunday, he took home his second European Major of the season. The European Open is in a class of its own, with over 10,000 spectators, live wrap-up shows, and the final holes broadcast live on Finnish national TV.

Paul McBeth European Open

Paul carved the course up on Thursday and Friday, giving him a 6-stroke lead over Karl Johan Nybo in second. During the round on Saturday, Paul slipped, injuring his back. Paul lost a bit of his lead to Ricky Wysocki, but still held on to a three stroke lead going into Sunday’s final round. The final round was another epic battle between the top two players in the sport with Ricky tying it up with just 4 holes to play. However, just two holes later, on Hole 16, Ricky was unable to land his approach shots on the island green. He finally made the island green on the fourth attempt, but it cost him three crucial strokes. With only 2 holes to go, Paul only needed to par out for his third PDGA Major win in 2015.

Karl Johan Nybo European Open 2015

Also finishing strong was Karl Johan Nybo, who was on the lead card most of the tournament, finishing in 5th place. Drew Gibson had his best finish at a Major, landing in 10th. Valarie Jenkins settled into third place in the Open Womens division early and held that spot all the way to the podium.

Valarie Jenkins European Open 2015

European Open SpinTV Insider Show

Throughout the European Open week at Nokia The SpinTV aired a total of 5 live broadcasts, hosted by James Thomas. Each 30+ minute episode features live studio interviews with the players, news from the course and high-definition footage from the event. Take a step inside the ropes!

2015 PDGA Am and Junior World Championships

Paul McBeth and Nate Sexton will be leaving Europe and heading to the PDGA Am and Junior Worlds in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Paul will be coaching and accompanying the INNOVA Junior Team Members during their rounds at Am Worlds. INNOVA team members Jay and Des Reading are also in Kalamazoo this week running the EDGE Skillshot Event and hosting instructional clinics for the players. Kevin McCoy will also be volunteering at Am Worlds as a PDGA Marshal. After the week at Am Worlds, these team members will be traveling to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to begin practice for the 2015 PDGA Pro World Championships. Best of luck to all the players this week in Kalamazoo.

Notice: If you want to meet Paul McBeth and the team, get some autographs, and maybe pick up some apparel, visit the Innova booth at the Am Worlds Flymart. The Flymart is held Wednesday night, the 22nd of July at Timber Ridge Ski Area in St, Gobles, MI.
Paul will be there, along with members of the Innova Junior Team, Nathan Sexton, Madison Anne Walker, and Jonathan Poole, TD for the US Disc Golf Championship .

All photos ©2015 provided by European Open .