Werk Force Brewing Open 5
The fourth stop of the Greater Joliet Tour Season is wrapped up. Who do we have to pay to get two days of nice weather back to back? Every event so far has had rain, cold, downed trees, muddy conditions or all at the same time. We will remain hopefull. The Werk Force Brewing Open is named after Trinity Links sponsor, Werk Force Brewing in Plainfield, IL. The owner, Brandon Wright, played disc golf back in college and even sold discs at one point but decided that beer was his passion. “Brando” opened a homebrew shop in Plainfield then pivoted his business plan to a full brewery and taproom. Be sure to give them a visit, they have a killer vibe and perfect outdoor patio to enjoy their beer or seltzers on a sunny day.
There were 1st Place playoffs in four different divisions, FA3, FA1, MA2 & MA3.
WIN RECAP
Gianna Losito (10) continues to dominate FA4, she took down the division shooting 66 points above her rating.
Kathy Crick took down her first official win in FA3 after a playoff against Mandy Lewis.
I have been excited to watch the FA1 division grow and these ladies sure put on a show! Alexa Marx improved by 15 stokes since last years WFBO4 and took 2nd in the playoff against Erin Havok. Erin takes down her 30th career win!
Luis Bueno takes down his first win in MA4 shooting 48 points above his rating.
Greater Joliet Tour Season Sponsor, Andrew Wherry, takes home 1st place in a playoff against his homie Neil Covelli in MA3 shooting 40 points above his rating.
Another first time winner, Joe Rovano, wins his first event in MA2 in a playoff against Anthony Bakun, just in time to celebrate his birthday.
The three stooges, John Knudson, Robert Pitlock and John Cleaveland keep holding down MA70 and remind us to have fun at these events. John Knudson took home 1st and is currently ranked #12 in the world in his division in the Global Masters Series, while Mr. John Cleaveland is ranked #5 in the world!
And another first win, in the MA50 division, Ryan Olszewski shoots 32 points above his rating and takes 1st place.
Shawn Story takes 1st in MA40 by one stroke over Jorge Pina Jr.
John Lakenan takes 1st in MP50 and is lucky number 777 in the Global Masters Series Rankings.
Evan Bestor takes his second win this season in MA1 shooting 23 points above his rating.
Eric Ford beats the hefty MPO field shooting 31 points above his rating. Dan Fairhurst, fresh off injury proves he’s still got it and takes 2nd shooting 45 points above his rating and shares hot round on the Upper Layout with Al Hermosillo, shooting 47s.
CTP’s
Hole 3 - Anthony Bakun
Hole 5 - Anthony Bakun
Hole 6 - Sergio Estrada
Hole 8 - Jordan Giedd
Hole 11 - M.I.A.
Hole 14 - Eric Vetter
Hole 15 - Justin Fields
Hole 16 - Dan Klenck
Hole 17 - Mike Plant
ACES
Hole 16 - Joe Rovano
Hole 1 - Max Steinberg
OUT OF STATE PLAYERS (Sorry Indiana people, you are part of our community)
Cam Jones - Cleveland, Ohio
Jayson Teagle - Marshall, Minnesota
James Geiger - Redmond, Washington
Werk Force Brewing Winners
Werk Force Brewing Open winners, full results can be found HERE.
Greater Joliet Tour Season Leaderboards can be found HERE.
Cast & Crew
Sean Callahan - Tournament Director, Dellwood Disc Golf
Sheila Callahan - Assistant Tournament Director, Dellwood Disc Golf - The Lady in the Shop
Leo “Doc” Borowski - Assistant Tournament Director, DiscTV - Filmer, Editor, Audio Guy, Napper
Ryan Fancher - Assistant Tournament Director, Unstable Disc Golf Gear - Trophies? & Player Packs
Mike Apostolou - Assistant Tournament Director - Player Meetings, Life Saver, Sandwich rendezvous
Marc Borowski - Dellwood Disc Golf - Endless Entertainment - Drinks too many Ghosts
Auston “no cap” Cap - Dellwood Disc Golf - Looking for a new Netflix show, give him recommendations.
Anthony Guzzo - Everyday - Coffee, Vibes, Contagious Laughter