Twenty-three years ago, Tim Selinske created the U.S. Masters Championships to celebrate sportsmanship and community.
On Sunday in Eugene, Oregon, those two elements were on display.
Championship Sunday of the 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships presented by Innova featured a little bit of everything — playoff wins, comeback wins, come-from-behind wins and blowout wins. But after those wins, and even the losses, the community aspect was on full display in a record gathering of 422 players.
The cut has been made in Eugene, Oregon and seven of the 21 divisions are separated by less than three strokes with 18 holes to go in Eugene, Oregon.
In MP40, Philo Brathwaite made a moving day charge with a course-record round at Circle Bar Golf Club to take a two-stroke lead in Championship Sunday. Brathwaite's 12-under round — rated 1060 — propelled him to the top of the leaderboard, two strokes clear of Matthew Blakely, who kept his spot on the lead card with a 9-under round on Saturday.
No one told them that Saturday was moving day at the PDGA Major.
New Leaders
Dutch Napier leads a brand-new MP40 lead card heading into Saturday's third round after finishing with the second-hottest rounds of the day at Dexter Park. The defending FP40 champion, Ohn Scoggins, blistered the woods of Dexter to build a seven-stroke lead with two rounds to go.
The pace for the four-round PDGA Major was set early and, if the opening day on Thursday was any indication, the final three rounds will be action packed.
Eleven of the 21 division are separated by less than three strokes, including one-stroke leads for Allen Hermosillo (MP40), Jennifer Allen (FP40), JohnE McCray (MP50) and Jeffrey Wright (MA50).
The 422-player Major features strong MP40 and FP40 fields and players with PDGA numbers in the double digits — all competing in a beautiful PNW setting.
NEWARK, DE (May 18, 2023) – GOLO, the health and wellness solutions company, today announces its sponsorship of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Tim Selinske US Masters event presented by Innova in Eugene, Oregon. Scheduled for May 25-28, 2023, the event will feature 400 - 500 professional and amateur disc golfers.
The PDGA is proud to announce Innova Champion Discs as the presenting sponsor for the 23rd edition of the masters-focused PDGA Major.
Innova brings a wealth of passion for the game and major experience to the event. The event is further underscored by a partnership with the Eugene, Cascades, and Coast Sports Commission to host the 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships.
