Heimburg and Tattar Reign Supreme at Jonesboro Open

The Disc Golf Pro Tour made its way to the picturesque Disc Side of Heaven in Jonesboro, Arkansas, for the Jonesboro Open powered by Prodigy. The event was marked by unpredictable weather conditions, but it was the competitors who stole the show. Calvin Heimburg and Kristin Tattar proved themselves to be the class of the field, securing impressive victories on Sunday.

Kristin Tattar, a newcomer to the Disc Side of Heaven course, rose to the challenge with a commanding performance. Despite not having the chance for a full practice day due to inclement weather, she started the final round with a seven-stroke lead and went on to deliver a bogey-free round. Her confidence grew as the game unfolded, lengthening her lead through the back nine before finishing with a decisive birdie at hole 18.

Tattar's victory was met with a mixture of admiration and respect from her peers, who praised her skill and composure under pressure. "I had a really solid game plan and I feel comfortable on this course," she said in the post-round interview. Her win marked a resounding statement of intent from one of the sport's rising stars.

Meanwhile, the MPO division witnessed a closely contested battle between Calvin Heimburg and Paul McBeth. The drama unfolded as both players made crucial putts to stay ahead of Kevin Jones, who was seeking his first professional win at an A-tier or Elite Series event in his home state of Arkansas. Heimburg's remarkable approach shot on the final hole sealed the deal for him, securing a thrilling sudden death playoff victory.

The tiebreaker saw McBeth take the honors, but ultimately fall short to Heimburg's exceptional drive. "It's the best drive I've thrown all week," exclaimed Heimburg in the aftermath of his win. His victory marked a welcome return to form for the talented player.

Other notable performances from the FPO division included Missy Gannon and Ella Hansen, who finished second and third respectively. Kat Mertsch also impressed with her first podium finish at an Elite Series event as a professional golfer. The field was completed by several other strong players, including Holyn Handley, Catrina Allen, Paige Pierce, and Valerie Mandujano.

The Disc Golf Pro Tour now heads to the Dynamic Discs Open in Emporia, Kansas, where the players will face new challenges on the Jones Supreme course, a preview of the 2022 PDGA Pro Worlds venue. The tournament coverage begins on Thursday, April 28 on the Disc Golf Network.

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