Dominance Reigns at the 5th Annual Green Mountain Championship

The 5th annual Discraft's Green Mountain Championship has arrived, and with it comes a milestone moment in the world of disc golf. This premier event has become a staple on the tour, attracting top players from around the globe to compete on the challenging courses of Brewster Ridge and Fox Run Meadows.

Located at Smugglers' Notch Resort in Vermont, the Green Mountain Championship has grown exponentially over the past three years, thanks in part to its exceptional venue, full support from Discraft, and high-quality course design. The event's co-designer, Jeff Spring, notes that the two 18-hole courses have been tweaked for this year's tournament, with a new hole 12 on Fox Run being one of the most notable changes.

"Hole 12 is now a tough carry over water," explains Spring. "If competitors don't make it in bounds, they'll have to move to the drop zone and attempt to get up and down for their par." This change promises to add an extra layer of excitement to the competition, as players must navigate not only the challenging terrain but also the unpredictable weather conditions.

The defending champions, Ricky Wysocki and Catrina Allen, are looking to continue their dominance at this year's tournament. Wysocki has won four times on the Green Mountain course, with his worst performance being a 9-throw victory in 2013. Allen has claimed two victories here, winning by 6 and 16 throws respectively.

Ricky Wysocki seems to be at the peak of his game, while Catrina Allen is building momentum after some tough moments earlier in the season. Jeff Spring thinks that someone will finally break Nate Doss's record on Brewster Ridge but predicts that Ricky Wysocki will hold onto his record on Fox Run.

"I expect to see Cale Leiviska and Dana Vicich in the hunt as well," says Spring. "In the FPO, it'll be some combination of Val, Catrina, and Paige." The event is not just about the disc golf competition; it's also an integral part of Smuggs Fall Fest, a festival featuring craft beer and cider, local food, music, and other adventure and recreation opportunities.

Fiddlehead Brewing Company returns with their third IPA collaboration with Nate Doss and Bevel Brewing. A limited-edition can sale will take place on Friday 9/15 and Saturday 9/16, featuring the Overstable Double IPA. This is the only canned release of this beer, making it a must-have for disc golf fans.

The rest of FallFest will feature an expanded brewery slate, including Zero Gravity and 14th Star Brewing, as well as Citizen Cider returning as one of Vermont's top cideries. The resort will also host a live music festival, FallFest LIVE, featuring some of the best artists from throughout the Northeast.

To kick off the week, an EDGE clinic for approximately 150 4-6th graders and Innova Champion Discs' long drive contest will take place at nearby Cambridge Elementary School on Tuesday. With so much going on, it's essential to make it out to Smugglers' Notch Resort if you can – or follow the live coverage of all four rounds starting on Tuesday!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/discrafts-green-mountain-championships-smugglers-notch-fallfest