Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship Heats Up as Favorites Emerge

As the 2022 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship presented by Barbasol enters its final stages, the competition has reached a fever pitch. The action-packed quarterfinals have given way to an intense semifinal round, with some of the world's top players emerging as favorites.

Among those who have made it through to Saturday's semis are two of Friday's top seeds: Valerie Mandujano and defending champion Missy Gannon. Mandujano turned in a stunning course record 5-under performance on Friday, while Gannon posted a solid 3-under score. Their strong showings earned them a spot among the final eight players vying for the championship title.

The weekend's lineup will also feature some of the sport's most experienced and skilled competitors. Kristin Tattar, the reigning PDGA World Champion and top seed, will join forces with Paige Pierce, Catrina Allen, and Ohn Scoggins to challenge Mandujano and Gannon for the top spot.

Meanwhile, Niklas Anttila has been making waves in Charlotte as a Cinderella story of sorts. The player who advanced from the opening round on Friday with a 5-under score, highlighted by an incredible eagle on the daunting 15th hole at Nevin Park, is now one step closer to the championship title.

The competition will only intensify on Saturday as the top seeds take their turn on the course. Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth, both familiar faces in the world of disc golf, will be joined by Calvin Heimburg and 2022 USDGC champion Gannon Buhr. The second card will feature Chris Dickerson, Matt Orum, Joel Freeman, and Simon Lizotte.

Fans can catch all the action live on DiscGolfNetwork.com, with coverage beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET for the FPO (Females Professional) round and 2:30 p.m. ET for the MPO (Males Professional) round.

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