Hailey King Claims Third PDGA Elite Series Win of the Season

The final round of the Discraft's Green Mountain Championship presented by Upper Park Disc Golf was a day to remember for disc golf enthusiasts, as the top competitors battled it out in both the MPO and FPO divisions. The tournament marked the end of the DGPT regular season, with players vying for a coveted spot in the championship, additional prize money, and the coveted trophy.

In the MPO division, Chris Dickerson appeared poised to take home his first Elite Series win of the season, leading by five strokes heading into the final round. However, Ricky Wysocki had other plans, piling on birdies and closing the gap between himself and Dickerson. Despite a strong performance from both players, it was Dickerson who emerged victorious in the end, claiming his first DGPT regular-season win with a seven-under-par final round.

The FPO division saw a thrilling finish as Hailey King battled against Sarah Hokom for top honors. King's lead began to dwindle early on, but she managed to regain her focus and birdie both holes 16 and 17, tying the score heading into the final hole. In a tense conclusion, Hokom faltered with a missed putt from C1, while King played it safe, securing her first DGPT Elite Series event win of the season.

The stats from the tournament were impressive, with Ricky Wysocki leading the MPO division in birdie conversion rate at 72%. Eagle McMahon shot the hot round of the day, jumping up 19 spots on the leaderboard with a ten-under-par performance. Paul McBeth and Paul Ulibarri also stood out, showcasing their skills in various aspects of the game.

In the FPO division, Hailey King's birdie conversion rate led the field at 39%, while Missy Gannon and Kat Mertsch were the only players to maintain a perfect record from C1X. King's impressive performance was highlighted by her six-stroke gain from tee to green, with Hokom close behind.

The PDGA Elite Series action continues on September 23-26 at the 2021 Music City Open in Nashville, Tennessee, marking an exciting conclusion to the season.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/king-dickerson-grab-titles-vermont