Kristin Tattar Dominates Day One of Pro Worlds, Maintains Lead

The pressure was mounting for Kristin Tattar as she entered the 2022 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships as the overwhelming favorite to win. With a greater than 50% chance of taking down the event, according to UDisc's new win probability stat, Tattar had to navigate the mental challenge of being the one to beat. However, on day one of the tournament, she seemed unfazed by the expectations.

Tattar's game was in top form from the very start, with a smooth backhand shot on hole one setting the tone for the rest of her round. She maintained a consistent level of play throughout, and when it came time to sink her final putt on 18, she looked like she had things under control.

When asked about dealing with the weight of expectations, Tattar attributed her ability to stay focused to her mindset. "I tried to take it just like every other weekend – like every tournament," she said. "That was my mindset, and I guess it worked – at least for the first round."

Tattar's two-throw lead going into Wednesday's second round is a testament to her skill and composure under pressure. She'll be joined by Finn and Henna Blomroos in first place, with both players shooting strong rounds of -8.

The leaderboard is stacked with European players, who account for three of the five best FPO scores after 18 holes. Eveliina Salonen, Tattar's countrywoman, is four-shots back of the leader but continues to compete strongly on the fairway. Meanwhile, Americans Ella Hansen and Jennifer Allen will look to use their distance advantage as they move over to the Emporia Country Club course for round three.

Defending champion Catrina Allen fell off the pace after a disappointing first round, finishing with a score of +2. Five-time champion Paige Pierce also struggled, ending day one with a -3 score that leaves her outside of the top 10. However, Pierce has a history of coming back from slow starts at Worlds, and she'll have to repeat those performances if she wants to land number six this year.

Round two of the 2022 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships will continue on Wednesday with live FPO coverage starting at 9am CT on DiscGolfNetwork.com.

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