October 15, 2025

Anthony Barela Wins First Major at USDGC, Missy Gannon Secures TPWDGC Title

Rock Hill, South Carolina, October 15, 2025

News Summary

In a remarkable display of skill at the USDGC, Anthony Barela claimed his first Major victory, finishing with a score of -31, four strokes ahead of Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth. This achievement marks Barela’s second win of the year and sixth podium finish. Meanwhile, Missy Gannon clinched her second TPWDGC title with a score of -13, outpacing Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste by three strokes, further establishing her status as a top contender in FPO.

Rock Hill, South Carolina: Anthony Barela Claims First Major Victory at 2025 USDGC, Missy Gannon Secures Second TPWDGC Title

Anthony Barela won his first Major tournament at the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) held at Winthrop University. Barela finished with a score of -31, winning by four strokes over competitors Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth. This victory marks Barela’s second overall win of the year and his sixth podium finish in 2025.

Barela shot under par in all rounds, with a standout -10 round on Friday that significantly boosted his placement. On the final day, Barela shot a -7 to secure the championship, including an eagle on hole 10. The USDGC was a long-time event for Barela, who stated it felt “like a dream come true” to win at such a prestigious tournament. He mentioned his confidence during windy conditions and credited his strong throwing for the successful rounds.

Barela had his father as his caddy, which he described as a comforting and special experience, as it was his father’s first time seeing him win in person. With this win, Barela finished sixth in the Pro Tour Standings with 1,667.2 points and will begin the Tour Championship at -5.

Missy Gannon won her third tournament in four events at the Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championship, also taking place at Winthrop. Gannon shot a total of -13, winning by three strokes over Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste, who finished in second place. Gannon had two strong rounds on Thursday and Saturday, including shooting -10 on Saturday with ten consecutive birdies.

Gannon’s win continued to enhance her positioning as a leading contender for FPO Player of the Year. This victory also marked Gannon’s second TPWDGC title, having won earlier in her career in 2021. Gannon begins the upcoming Tour Championship at -7, just one stroke behind Holyn Handley.

Wysocki matched a course record with a -13 51-rated round on Friday but could not maintain the lead. Tõugjas-Männiste led over the first two days but faltered on Championship Sunday, finishing with multiple bogeys. The USDGC and TPWDGC are significant events, often deemed highlights of the disc golf season, bringing high levels of competition.

The fields for both events saw a large number of contestants and drew significant spectator attention. The 2025 season has been marked by emerging talent and established players competing for major titles in professional disc golf.

Key Features of the Tournaments

Feature	USDGC	TPWDGC
Winner	Anthony Barela	Missy Gannon
Score	-31	-13
Runner-Up	Ricky Wysocki / Paul McBeth	Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste
Significant Round	-10 on Friday	-10 on Saturday
Pro Tour Standings Position	6th with 1,667.2 points	-7 at start of Tour Championship

FAQ

Who won the United States Disc Golf Championship in 2025? Anthony Barela won his first Major tournament at the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) held at Winthrop University.
What was Anthony Barela’s score? Barela finished with a score of -31, winning by four strokes over competitors Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth.
What significant achievement did Barela have during the tournament? Barela shot under par in all rounds, with a standout -10 round on Friday that significantly boosted his placement.
Who won the Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championship? Missy Gannon won her third tournament in four events at the Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championship, also taking place at Winthrop.
What was Missy Gannon’s final score? Gannon shot a total of -13, winning by three strokes over Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste.
How is the 2025 season significant in disc golf? The 2025 season has been marked by emerging talent and established players competing for major titles in professional disc golf.

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