Relative Unknown Surprises Many in Dramatic Win

KANSAS CITY (AP) - Battling rain, difficult shadows, and fierce heckling, Eric Day emerged resiliant to capture the first ever championship at the Eric Cade Memorial Disc Golf Invitational. Day fought off the competition and clung to a narrow 17 stroke lead going into the final round of the classic. After a shaky start at the ruthless Swope Park on day 1, Day kept a slight lead thoughout the tournament and went home with the coveted Gobo Cup, posting an impressive final score of +14.

A heated battle raged for second place, where Brian "Boom Boom" Kroeker showed the will of a true second place finisher, and imposed that will on the likes of Jack "the Original Bring It" Joseph, who finished third.
It was a weekend for the ages as participants started strong but fell off one by one as each of the six rounds progressed. The competition grew as the numbers dwindled to a ragged few, committed sportsmen. The crowds showed their enthusiasm as the final four disc golfers teed off at Prairie Center after two days of pain, fatigue and mud.

And they were not disappointed.

Tournament promoters were pleased with this year's turn-out. One promoter had this to say: "I just hope everyone had a good time. But right now, I can't feel my feet and it's getting dark, and I'm not legally obligated to say anything to you people." When asked for comment, tournament champion, Eric Day said, "I'm thrilled, but I think I can do better next year. It's all about the off-season." Indeed, the winter months are important for these brave warriors. Some of which train in the snow and ice without the luxury of coats or even shoes.

As the sun set over scenic Olathe, Kansas, the fraternity that was formed this weekend laughed and shared stories of this amazing, historic event.