2025 USDGC & TPWDGC Recap — History at Winthrop + Disc-Counts to Celebrate

Winthrop was electric.

Over four pressure packed rounds at the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) and Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship, Team Discraft wrote a week to remember: Missy Gannon became the first ever 2x Throw Pink Champion, and Anthony Barela captured his first PDGA Pro Major at USDGC! Below, we break down each round’s turning points and clutch moments, then roll out some limited Disc-Counts so you can celebrate with the same tools that helped Gannon and AB secure their victories.

Round‑by‑Round

Round 1 | “Just a Breeze” | (Thu, Oct 9)

Wind was the co‑star, and Team Discraft came out swinging. Paul McBeth set the early tone with a bogey‑free ‑10 to lead USDGC. On the TPWDGC side, Missy Gannon closed birdie‑birdie to grab the opening‑day lead after a back‑nine surge.

Round 2 | “Heating Up” | (Fri, Oct 10)

The leaderboard tightened. Ricky Wysocki delivered a blistering ‑13 (tied course record) to match McBeth at the top by day’s end, while Anthony Barela vaulted to solo third and remained perfect from C1X through two rounds. In TPWDGC, the lead swapped to Anneli Tõugjas‑Männiste, with Missy lurking one stroke off lead‑card pace after a tough Hole 17.

Round 3 (Moving Day) | “Tight at the Top” | (Sat, Oct 11)

Barela took control. Ten birdies fueled an (-8) to seize the solo lead heading into Sunday while staying perfect in C1 through 54 holes. McBeth and Wysocki held close while Calvin Heimburg surged to round out a powerhouse lead card. In TPWDGC, Missy Gannon caught absolute fire — 10 straight birdies — setting us up for Sunday showdown that we'll never forget.

Championship Sunday | Legacies Sealed | (Sun, Oct 12)

USDGC: Under the brightest pressure, Anthony Barela closed the door to capture his first Major Victory, winning by four strokes! It’s the culmination of a season where he learned to execute shots under pressure and come down the stretch confident — on Sunday he did both when it mattered.

TPWDGC: Missy Gannon finished the job and etched her name in Winthrop lore as the first 2x Throw Pink Champion. From tempo to touch, Missy managed the ropes and moments with veteran clarity, giving her a final push to be the recipient of the 2025 FPO Player of the Year.

The AB Story — Calling the Number, Leaning on His People

Before a disc flew, Barela called his target: ‑32. He didn’t need all of it — ‑31 got it done — but the intention set the tone. Beyond the stats, this was personal. His dad on the bag for the finale. Friends who’ve been there since day one. Paul Ulibarri, who’s known AB since he was eight, was a sounding board all week as Barela fine‑tuned prep and mental cues. The trophy is a career breakthrough; the journey is what made it inevitable.

Celebrate with Disc-Counts

To honor Missy Gannon and Anthony Barela's victory at TPWDGC and USDGC we’re rolling out special Disc-counts on fan-favorite molds and tools that came in clutch down the stretch:

Putter Blend Challenger SS - A beadless, glidey Challenger variant with gentle turn—great for straight putts and touchy, nose-up floaters when you need shape control. That “point-and-hold” putter slot matters on rope-tight greens and sloped circles. It’s the kind of putter Missy leans on for confident pace control inside C1 and smooth spin-putts that sit near the pin instead of skipping long.

Big Z Cicada - A neutral/stable fairway driver built to go straight with minimal finish—threading gaps and riding drift without dumping. On rope-lined fairways, players need a driver that’ll hold the lane and land on a dime. This slot is perfect for controlled tee shots and placement second shots—exactly the kind of shot-making that keeps big numbers off the card all week.

ESP Cigarra - An overstable evolution of the Cicada—co-designed with Anthony Barela—adding torque resistance and a firmer late finish for committed swings in wind. AB’s game plan thrives on hitting aggressive lines while avoiding roll-aways. The Cigarra slot lets him push flat with speed, trust it not to turn into the ropes, and get a reliable hyzer finish—money on those low-ceiling, late-fade landing zones that set up stress-free pars and timely birdies.

Z Zone - The tour-standard, overstable putt & approach disc: low glide, beefy finish, loves torque, loves wind. From 60–300 feet, the Zone is the “park it” button—forehand or backhand. It’s what our pros trust to skip under baskets, fight gusts around the lake, and erase nervy edge-of-circle bids. It’s a staple for AB when needing a clean shot under pressure.