DGPT Players Gear Up for Thrilling Final Round at Maple Hill

The sun-kissed skies and cool conditions that greeted players on Saturday at the DGPT - MVP Open at Maple Hill have given way to warmer temperatures and calmer winds for Sunday's final round. As a result, scoring conditions should be ideal for the many players still in contention, including Natalie Ryan, who has taken the lead in the FPO division with a 3-under-par round.

Ryan's impressive performance saw her move one throw ahead of Kristen Tattar and Missy Gannon, who started the day tied for first place. However, both women remain close, along with the rest of the top nine players, all of whom are within five throws of Ryan. Valarie Mandujano completed the final round lead card after a 1-under-par effort, while Paige Pierce will head into the final round looking to make up ground, tied with Mandujano at 7-over for the tournament.

In the MPO division, Corey Ellis has taken over as leader after a hot round of 8-under-par. He sits at 12-under for the tournament and is three throws ahead of Gannon Buhr, who will join him on the lead card along with Linus Carlsson and Thomas Gilbert. Multiple players are within six throws of the leaders, including Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth, both at 6-under for the event.

As the final round gets underway, several players will be keeping a close eye on their position in the tour standings. In the FPO division, Valerie Mandujano and Missy Gannon are battling it out for fourth place, which would secure them a bye in the first round of the Tour Championship. Meanwhile, Macie Velediaz, Madison Walker, and others will be fighting to make the play-in round that will determine the final two women's spots.

In the MPO division, Jeremy Koling is currently at risk of being knocked out of contention, while Ben Callaway is just outside the top eight, which would secure a first-round bye. With so much on the line, Sunday's final round is shaping up to be an exciting conclusion to the DGPT - MVP Open at Maple Hill.

The Disc Golf Network will provide live coverage of the final round beginning at 9:15 ET, as players look to make their mark on the tour standings and secure a spot in the Tour Championship.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/heat