Drama Unfolds at Maple Hill as Disc Golf Champions Emerge

The championship Sunday at Maple Hill lived up to its reputation for delivering drama and excitement. The picturesque course, with its challenging layout and iconic sap house, played host to an electrifying finale that saw two talented disc golfers emerge as champions.

On the women's side, Natalie Ryan was crowned the DGPT champion after a thrilling playoff against Kristin Tattar on the 18th hole. Both players birdied the 17th, but only Ryan had the confidence to go for the green at the par-4 18th, ultimately securing her win with a perfectly placed approach shot.

Tattar's runner-up finish was more than enough to secure the season-long points title and the coveted first-round bye in the upcoming DGPT Tour Championship. Paige Pierce, Catrina Allen, Ohn Scoggins, Jennifer Allen, and Macie Velediaz also earned their spots in the championship tournament.

Meanwhile, on the men's side, Simon Lizotte made a stunning comeback to win the tournament. The international-disc-golf-star-turned-Massachusetts-hometown-hero began the day with a three-throw lead but saw several players, including Corey Ellis and Paul McBeth, take turns at the top of the leaderboard.

In the end, it came down to a one-hole playoff between Lizotte and Ellis. The latter pushed for the win by going for the green on the 18th, but his approach shot sailed left of the basket, giving Lizotte the victory.

The Tour Championship

Tattar's runner-up finish was more than enough to secure the season-long points title, the tallest DGPT trophy, and the first round bye in the upcoming DGPT Tour Championship. Pierce, Catrina Allen, and Ohn Scoggins also earned byes. Those just making it into the play-in round of the championship on the last day of the last playoff event include Jennifer Allen and Macie Velediaz.

In the MPO field, Paul McBeth needed to finish higher than Ricky Wysocki in the points race to pass him for the season-long championship. Although McBeth finished in a tie for third while Wysocki tied for sixth, the latter's points lead proved just large enough to survive the day. By just five points, Wysocki is the 2022 DGPT season champion.

The top four finishers, including Lizotte and McBeth, will enjoy byes during the two opening rounds of the tour championship tournament, alongside several others who made it into the play-in round. The drama may be over for now, but it's only a matter of time before the competition heats up again at the Tour Championship in North Carolina.

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