Anthony Barela’s USDGC Breakthrough: One Major Moment, Three Commemorative Discs
- Discraft Discs
- Nov 13, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 14, 2025
The fairways at Winthrop have watched Anthony Barela grow up. From junior phenom to Elite Series winner, he’s spent nearly a decade testing himself on one of the sport’s most demanding stages. In 2025, everything finally came together: AB captured the United States Disc Golf Championship, securing his first PDGA MPO Major title and joining a short list of champions at one of disc golf’s most prestigious events.
Three Staples from AB’s Bag, One Commemorative Lineup.
To honor this breakthrough, we built a commemorative trio that isn’t just themed—it’s personal. Each disc is a staple in AB’s bag, tied directly to the way he attacked Winthrop and the way he plays the game at the highest level.
CT Swirl Focus - $19.99
From day one with Discraft, the Focus has been the putter for Anthony Barela. He worked with us to create a CT Swirl blend that gives him a firm, grippy feel and the confidence to aim straight at the chains, even when everything is on the line. At USDGC, that trust inside the circle—and just outside it—was a huge part of how he kept momentum alive while others faltered.
This commemorative CT Swirl Focus represents more than his putting stroke; it’s a nod to the years of reps, the early-morning practice, and the mental reset that helped transform “can he close?” into “he’s a Major champion now.” If you think of AB’s career as a story, the Focus has been in his hand for almost every turning point.
ESP Swirl Venom - $24.99
When Barela needs to unleash full power and still land in bounds, the Venom is his answer. As a max-speed, overstable distance driver, it matches his aggressive play style perfectly—handling torque, wind, and late-round nerves without blinking.
In his 2025 “In the Bag,” the Venom sits at the top end of his driver lineup, giving him the green light to attack long par 4s and par 5s while still fading back to safety. Including the ESP Swirl Venom in this commemorative set is a way of spotlighting the side of AB’s game everyone sees on coverage: the towering hyzers, the crushed flex lines, and the moments where sheer power changes a hole entirely.
Z Swirl Cigarra - $24.99
The Cigarra is where Barela’s power meets precision. Slotted as a fairway driver, the Z Cigarra gives him the ability to commit to angles, keep the disc gliding on tight lines, and still finish with control.
On courses like Winthrop, those fairway windows are everything—whether it’s a controlled shot into a pinch point or a committed drive that can’t leak towards OB. Cigarra has quickly become one of the defining molds in AB’s lineup, so it was a natural choice to round out this Major-winning trio. This commemorative Z Swirl Cigarra celebrates the technical side of his game: not just how far he can throw, but how precisely he can place it.
Reliving the Moment
Battling a field that included the very players he once watched and admired as a junior—Barela posted a four-stroke victory at Winthrop, finishing at 31 under par across four rounds. It was the kind of performance that didn’t just answer old questions about his ability to close; it announced that he’s here to shape championship Sundays for years to come.
USDGC is more than a tournament. It’s a mental exam wrapped in tight OBs, gusty shots, and island greens, and Barela passed with a balance of power, poise, and a putter that finally matched the moment. For Discraft, for Team Discraft fans, and for AB himself, this win is a milestone worth commemorating—so we’re celebrating it with a three-disc lineup pulled straight from his everyday bag!
Over the 2024–2025 seasons, AB stacked up victories and podiums across the Disc Golf Pro Tour, including multiple Elite Series wins and a steady climb up the points standings. Yet one question lingered: when would the Major come? At Winthrop in 2025, he answered emphatically holding off charges from McBeth and Wysocki on Championship Sunday to become just the 15th different USDGC winner in the event’s 27-year history.
In his post-round reflections, Barela described the week as a dream realized: a chance to battle his idols, lean on his preparation, and trust his throwing even as the wind and course conditions tried to shake that confidence. With his dad on the bag and a packed gallery following every shot, he turned one of the sport’s most intimidating tests into the defining performance of his career so far.
Anthony Barela’s 2025 USDGC win isn’t just another trophy—it’s a turning point.
It’s years of work, tough lessons, and belief in his game finally paying off on the sport’s brightest stage. The CT Swirl Focus, ESP Swirl Venom, and Z Swirl Cigarra were there with him every step of the way, and this commemorative lineup is our way of sharing that story with you. Whether you’re a longtime AB fan or just now jumping on board, this trio is a chance to bag the same tools he trusted on his road to becoming a Major champion.
The Anthony Barela USDGC Commemorative Lineup will be available on the Discraft Factory Store November 14th at 3 PM ET and available at local retailers shortly after.