Kristin Tattar Dominates Day 1 at Pro Worlds, Leads by Two Throws

Kristin Tattar's mastery of disc golf was on full display as she cruised through day one of the 2022 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, held in Emporia, Kansas. As the heavy favorite to win, Tattar's pressure could have been suffocating for many players, but not her. With a 96% chance of taking home the title according to UDisc's new win probability stat, she approached the tournament with poise and confidence.

Tattar's strategy was simple yet effective: treat every round like any other weekend tournament. "It's a lot what you create in your head," she explained about managing expectations. "If you keep telling yourself this is the biggest thing in the world, then maybe you feel too much pressure." By shifting her mindset, Tattar was able to maintain her composure and play some of the best disc golf of her career.

The Estonian's dominance on day one left a trail of top players struggling to keep up. Henna Blomroos, playing in her first event at Emporia, found herself two throws back after posting an impressive -8 score. Fellow countrywoman Eveliina Salonen matched Tattar shot-for-shot off the tee but faltered on the green, finishing four shots behind.

The leaderboard is stacked with European players vying for the top spot. Ella Hansen and Jennifer Allen of the United States are also in contention, seeking to capitalize on their distance advantages as they take over the Emporia Country Club course for round two. Meanwhile, defending champion Catrina Allen and five-time winner Paige Pierce will need to regroup after falling off the pace.

Pierce has a history of making up ground at Worlds – she's won the tournament despite slow starts in 2015 and 2019. If she hopes to secure her sixth title, she'll have to replicate that performance once again. The competition is fierce, but Tattar holds a narrow lead heading into round two.

The live FPO coverage of day two will be broadcast on DiscGolfNetwork.com, with the action getting underway at 9am CT on Wednesday. Will Tattar maintain her dominance, or can one of the other top players mount a comeback? The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the 2022 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/tattar-out-front-europeans-flood-zone