Bradley Williams Wins First Masters World Title at Debut

Bradley Williams faced a tough choice between two major disc golf tournaments, and his gut led him to glory.

The professional disc golfer could have played the MVP Open to qualify for the DGPT Championship. Instead, he chose to compete in his first Masters World Championship. That decision earned him the MP40 world title with a commanding 12-stroke victory in Illinois.

Williams started slow, sitting two strokes behind the leader after three rounds. Then he exploded with a 15-under performance in Round 4 at Sunset Hills, jumping six strokes ahead of teammate Nate Sexton. He closed with another six-under final round to finish at 38-under, proving his gamble was worth it.

Team Innova dominated the 2026 PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships, winning seven divisions and placing athletes on the podium in 10 categories. The team swept entire podiums in multiple divisions, showcasing the depth of talent across all age groups.

Team captain Jennifer Allen finally captured her first world title after finishing second last year. She led wire-to-wire in the FP40 division, winning by 10 strokes over Sarah Hokom. The victory marks Allen's seventh PDGA Masters Major in a career spanning more than two decades, during which she's continued competing against the world's best players.

Juliana Korver added another Masters World title to her legendary resume, winning FP50 at 10-under. The victory was her 300th PDGA tournament win, her ninth professional world title, and her 18th professional major championship.

Kevin Babbit completed a three-peat in MP55, winning by eight strokes for his third consecutive Masters Worlds title. Joe Mela held off charging teammates to win MP65, while Sandy Gast claimed FP65 for her third major win of 2026.

Dr. Rick Voakes dominated MP75, finishing six strokes clear for his 13th Masters World title across multiple age divisions and 18th career PDGA Major.

Why This Inspires

Williams' decision highlights what makes sports beautiful: choosing passion over practicality and being rewarded for it. He didn't take the safe route toward another championship qualification. He followed his heart to compete in his first Masters event, and his courage paid off with a world title.

The team's success across seven divisions and multiple age groups shows that excellence and competitive fire don't fade with time. Veterans like Allen, Korver, and Voakes continue proving that dedication and skill can keep athletes at the top for decades. Their wins inspire younger players while showing that the best chapters of an athletic career don't always come early.

These athletes remind us that sometimes the biggest victories come from the toughest choices.