Gannon's Sizzling Round Cuts Deficit in Half, Sets Stage for Thrilling Finale

The FPO field gathered at Brewster Ridge for round 3 of the 2023 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, where defending champion Kristin Tattar seemed poised to dominate with an eight-stroke lead. However, Missy Gannon had other plans. The talented player put on a clinic in round 3, shooting a sizzling 6-under par and cutting Tattar's advantage in half.

"I was focused on making good shots and not worrying about the leaderboards," Gannon explained, when asked about her strategy for the round. "We were trading off strokes on the front nine, getting similar birdies at the same time." However, it was on the back nine that Gannon truly came alive, securing crucial birdies and strokes to close out the round.

While Tattar experienced a slow back nine, Gannon continued to rack up points, demonstrating exceptional putting skills. She made all her circle 1 putts and two successful bids from circle 2, finishing with an impressive 3.92 strokes gained putting. As she accumulated birdies throughout the round, Gannon also showcased her scrambling abilities, successfully retrieving five lost discs.

When asked about any nerves she may experience while chasing down Tattar's lead, Gannon remained confident: "My goal is always to put the disc in the basket. I was putting well, making some clutch ones – this is what I do." After a remarkable comeback, Gannon now finds herself just four strokes behind Tattar, who shot two-under on day 3.

This development marks the first time Tattar has seen her lead dwindle between rounds over the past three Majors. In comparison, she maintained significant advantages throughout round 3 in previous tournaments – a 12-stroke lead at the PDGA Champions Cup and a 14-stroke lead at the 2023 European Open.

The FPO field will now head to Fox Run Meadows for the final two rounds of competition, where they'll face a new set of challenges. "I think that I'm in a great position," Gannon said after cutting Tattar's lead in half. With their last round at Brewster Ridge behind them, all eyes are on the battle between these two talented players as they vie for the top spot.

"Now we're playing two rounds on an open course, which requires less luck and more executing good shots," Tattar said, anticipating the shift to Fox Run Meadows. As the FPO field prepares for their final push, anything can happen – will Gannon continue to close the gap in pursuit of her first major win, or will Tattar expand her lead to defend her World title? Only time will tell.

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