Red Tail Open 2025 Tournament Recap

What an incredible weekend at Mundaring! We introduced three distinct layouts this year—demonstrating our commitment to making disc golf both competitive and approachable for all. A huge thanks to Blake Houston, who not only took the win in MPO but also played a key role in tuning our Division 1 & 2 layouts. His insights helped us fine-tune each hole so that top-tier players felt challenged while still keeping the course manageable for emerging talent. A big thanks also to Jo McCamish, Leah Manning and Sue Summers who tested the Division 3 layout and provided their expertise to create an inclusive and enjoyable course for F- and MA4-division players.

We also rolled out a new partnership with Café Mojo for player lunches—because disc golfers play better when they’re well-fed! Café Mojo provided a delicious spread, and it was a real treat to offer everyone quality meals right on site.

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Course Layout Highlights

• Female/MA4 Layout: Developed in collaboration with our amazing female players, who helped us refine tee positions and pars so newer players and women get a fair yet challenging experience.
• “World” Layout Adjustments: We tweaked hole positions to push Mundaring closer to full ADGC readiness. The feedback from our local pros and amateurs was invaluable in striking a balance between difficulty and playability.

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Standout Performances

• 1000+ Rated Round: Blake Houston crushed a 1028-rated opener in MPO, paving the way to his -16 finish—a testament to both his skill and the thoughtful layout design he helped shape.
• Leah Manning (MA3): Secured 3rd place in a mixed division. Leah’s final score of +13 was enough to see her on the podium among the men—amazing representation and skill!
• Rachel Bunting (FA3): Outscored all other female competitors, including FP40, in her very first tournament, marking her as a rising star.
• Newcomers in MA4: A warm welcome to Craig Morgan, Boyd Graham, and Adam Walter—we’re thrilled you decided to jump in and join the fun!
• 7 Female Competitors: This event saw seven women tee it up across various divisions, showcasing just how fast women’s disc golf is growing at Mundaring.

And if that’s not enough star power, we also had Mark Hauser (#1) and Kim Holmes (#2) from the 2024 PDGA Masters Disc Golf World Championships competing in MA50. Having world-class Masters players on the course—alongside first-timers—really highlights the inclusivity and versatility that Mundaring aims to deliver.

A special Thank You to John Doncon for supporting Disc Golf and Mundaring Sporting Club, and being part of our closing ceremonies.

Division Placings

MPO (Mixed Pro Open)

MP40 (Mixed Pro 40+)

FP40 (Women’s Pro 40+)

MA1 (Mixed Amateur 1)

MA40 (Mixed Amateur 40+)

FA40 (Women’s Amateur 40+)

MA50 (Mixed Amateur 50+)

MA2 (Mixed Amateur 2)

FA2 (Women’s Amateur 2)

MA3 (Mixed Amateur 3)

FA3 (Women’s Amateur 3)

MA4 (Mixed Amateur 4)

The energy on the course was fantastic, and it’s a joy to see how these layout improvements and community collaborations are making Mundaring a truly inclusive and innovative venue. From the Female/MA4 Layout to the World Layout tweaks, every corner of this tournament was about bringing people together, challenging them appropriately, and ensuring a memorable disc golf experience.

Our appreciation goes out to our wonderful MSCDG Secretary Tara Houston who took care of lunch orders, ran the bar, and organised complimentary finger food served to players at the closing presentations.

Thank you to all the players, volunteers, and sponsors who made the Red Tail Open 2025 such a success. Special appreciation goes to Disc Golf Warehouse and Disc Connection for ensuring our players were well-rewarded, and to Throw Pink and Sue Summers for donating awesome CTP prizes. We also want to highlight Café Mojo for providing delicious player lunches and valuable business guidance, elevating everyone’s experience.

Thank you to Leah Manning for taking photos during the presentation!

Your enthusiasm and support continue to shape the Mundaring Sporting Club into a top-tier disc golf destination. We look forward to seeing you all again soon—keep those discs flying, stay fueled up, and we’ll see you at the next event!

Ken Summers

Red Tail Open 2025 – Tournament Director
Mundaring Disc Golf Club – President
ADGC 2025 – Chair