While Belgium is still dealing with winter chills, some of our Zuidrand players have been chasing the sun and competing in exciting disc golf tournaments abroad. From the sandy beaches of Thailand to the vibrant fairways of Spain, our club was well represented in top-tier events. Let's take a look at how our players performed!
Thailand
First stop: tropical Thailand! Our players embraced the warm climate and delivered some impressive rounds at the Hyzenbrownie X The Grin Reefer 2025 and Samui Swine Classic XII, presented by Latitude 64.
Hyzenbrownie X The Grin Reefer 2025
- Nona showed her skills in FA1, taking 2nd place with a +37 total.
- Jeroen had a strong performance in MA1, securing 6th place with +1.
- Kurt battled it out in MA50, finishing 4th with +25.
Samui Swine Classic XII
- Jeroen stole the show in the MA40 division, securing 1st place with a phenomenal -21 total. A well-deserved victory!
- Nona fought hard in the FA1 category, finishing 4th place with +36.
- Kurt kept the Zuidrand spirit alive, finishing 8th in MA50 with +11.
Not to forget, during practice rounds, Kurt hit an ace! That’s right, a hole-in-one in the Thai sunshine – a moment to remember!
Spain: III Catalunya Open
Meanwhile, another group of Zuidrand players brought their A-game to Spain, swapping Belgium's winter for sunny skies and competitive disc golf at the III Catalunya Open presented by CRK.
- Nathan had a stellar showing in MPO, securing 2nd place with an impressive -7.
- Robbert followed up with a 6th place finish in MPO, scoring +3.
- Kadi absolutely dominated the FPO division, taking 1st place with a +16 total – a fantastic victory!
- Agus put in a solid effort in MA1, finishing 6th with +7.
- Vincent wasn't far behind, taking 8th place in MA1 with +9.
- Mike rounded out our results with a 10th place finish in MP40, carding +10.
Bringing the Sun Back Home
It’s fantastic to see our Zuidrand players representing the club on an international level, performing well, and enjoying the sport in stunning locations. Whether it’s an ace in Thailand or podium finishes in Spain, these experiences make our club stronger and more connected to the global disc golf scene.
Let's not forget about the impressive participation of the Belgian disc golf community with 15 players from different clubs travelling all the way down to Barcelona!
A huge congratulations to all our players for their efforts – we can’t wait to see where Zuidrand disc golfers will shine next!