Team Innova Starts Strong at 2015 Worlds

08.05.15

The first day of singles competition is in the books here in Pittsburgh. Many of our sponsored athletes and ambassadors are off to fantastic starts in their respective divisions. Here’s a rundown of those in top positions heading into today’s rounds.

Open
Calvin Heimburg 2nd
Paul McBeth T-3

Open Women
Valarie Jenkins ∓ Sarah Cunningham T-1st
Jennifer Allen T-3rd
Holly Finley 5th

Masters
Jay Reading 1st
Tom Carrillo T-2nd
Mike Moser & Ken Climo T-5th
Patrick Brown T-8th

Masters Women
Anni Kremel 2nd
Pam Reineke 3rd

Grandmasters

Glenn Patterson 1st
Joe Mela 2nd

Grandmasters Women
Sandy Gast 2nd

Legends
Peter Shive 1st

Many eyes will be on the Open lead card today. The A Pool will play two rounds at Slippery Rock University, which is also the site for the finals. This should be a significant moving day on the tournament leaderboard. Fans will also catch a glimpse of what kind of ground can be made, or lost, during Saturday’s final round.

We would like to encourage you to come out and watch this week. The Pittsburgh-area courses are in spectacular condition and are extremely enjoyable to walk. If you are working this week and unable to attend, please consider coming to the finals this Saturday. Here is what you need to know to enjoy the show:

What: 2015 Pro Worlds Finals
When: Saturday, August 8th / Rounds begin at 8:00am
Where: Slippery Rock University, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Details: World Championship events feature an abundance of divisions for both men and women. The finals will begin early with the older age groups such as Legends, Grandmasters, and Masters. The final rounds for Open and Open Women are projected to start by early afternoon.
Directions: Exit 105 on I-79. Left on Rt 108 (Harlansburg-New Castle Road). 3.5 miles, then Right on South Main Street in Slippery Rock. Go .5 miles, then Left on Keister Rd. Travel .5 miles, then turn Left at East Lake and into parking lot near Critchfield Baseball Stadium

If you are unable to attend the event be sure to tune into Disc Golf Planet for live video coverage throughout the week. DGP.tv also plans to feature live, disc golf industry workshops to discuss the game’s most important and intriguing issues.