Cincinnati Disc Golf Blog

Ross Rookie Card (Topps)

It came down to the wire, but Silverman and Nadel couldn't hold on Sunday as Ross recovered from a double-bogie start on the first hole and gradually made up ground as the day wound down.

The gallery erupted in a roar as Silverman started off on fire, quickly breaking to a two-stroke lead. But by the 15th hole, he'd lost his trusty Beast disc, which was lodged forty feet off the ground, the product of a toss that could only be termed "spastic."

Fortunately, Silverman had found another disc earlier, albeit a somewhat damaged one, and was able to replace his beloved Beast.

The final standings read:

+0 Ross
+4 Silverman
+6 Nadel

Silverman was upset with himself for losing his Beast. "I really lost control of that drive, but it's all good. I was able to recover and give that whiny SOB a battle. Next time...," he muttered, "next time, he better watch his back."

Hilda Burton, of West Chester, Ohio, was in the gallery following Nadel. "He's so much fun to watch, what with the gesticulations and cursing, but he really outdid himself today. His pirouette on 17 was a one-of-a-kind combination of ballet and hammer throw."