Disc Golf Tour Heats Up in Florida as Championship Sunday Looms

The stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to the 2024 Disc Golf Pro Tour's first event, the Chess.com Invitational presented by Discraft, in Brooksville, Florida. The competition has reached boiling point as Championship Sunday approaches, with several players jostling for position at the top of their respective leaderboards.

In the women's FPO division, a fierce battle is unfolding between Ella Hansen and Holyn Handley, who are tied at the lead after an exciting first two rounds. Both friends and rivals have been in prime contention throughout the tournament, and this weekend they will be gunning for what would be each other's first Elite Series win.

Not to be outdone, Missy Gannon produced a stunning performance on Saturday, carding a course-record 7-under par at the new Olympus track. This impressive feat has propelled her into second place in FPO, just one stroke behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Eveliina Salonen, Natalie Ryan, and Henna Blomroos are also within striking distance of the top spot, all sitting three strokes off the pace.

The men's MPO division is equally as captivating, with Anthony Barela currently holding a one-stroke lead heading into the final round. Barela matched course records on Saturday, posting a 7-under par score to match Kyle Klein's impressive performance. Ricky Wysocki has dramatically turned his tournament around after a strong back nine, racking up six consecutive birdies to catapult himself into contention with a total of 12-under through two rounds.

South Carolina's Joseph Anderson is another player looking to make a statement on Championship Sunday. Having overcome nerves on his first lead card appearance, Anderson managed a solid 3-under round to bring him within four strokes of Barela.

With so many players vying for the top spot, it promises to be an action-packed conclusion to this event. Aaron Gossage and Gannon Buhr are just five strokes off the pace in MPO, while several others remain in contention across both divisions.

The final showdown will unfold live on the Disc Golf Network, with FPO coverage starting at 8:45 a.m. ET and MPO action commencing at 1:45 p.m. ET. Active PDGA members can enjoy exclusive discounts on their DGN subscription to catch all the excitement.

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