Kristin Tattar Dominates European Open with Historic Win

Kristin Tattar's name will go down in disc golf history as she became the first European player to win the European Open, securing her spot as one of the greatest players of all time. With an incredible performance that left everyone else in her wake, Tattar shot four hot rounds in a row, finishing with a commanding 16-stroke lead over the field.

Tattar's dominance was evident from the start to finish of the tournament, and it's no surprise that she's now achieved a grand slam – winning the U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championships (2019), PDGA Professional World Championships (2022), Champions Cup (2023), and the European Open in record time. With her impressive skills both off the tee and on the putting green, Tattar finished with 13.66 strokes gained tee to green overall and led the field with 10.68 strokes gained putting.

When asked about her achievement, Tattar humbly attributed it to her passion for playing well and executing demanding shots, rather than breaking records. With this win, she sets herself up for a potential three-peat in Major wins, aiming to take home victories at the European Championships and World Championships later in the season.

The final round of the tournament was just as exciting, with several players vying for second place. Missy Gannon had a solid start to her round but faltered after two costly bogeys on the back nine, allowing Catrina Allen and Heidi Laine to get within striking distance. However, it was Laine who made the most of her opportunity, taking an eagle on Hole 18 to tie for second place with Gannon.

In a thrilling finale, Laine's eagle attempt set up a nail-biting conclusion as the lead card made their final tee shots. While Gannon and Allen were tied for third place, Laine's incredible round earned her the distinction of being the only player other than Tattar to finish any round under par.

As the Disc Golf Pro Tour heads back to the U.S., Tattar's historic win will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest achievements in disc golf history. With two more big tournaments on the horizon, including the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships at the end of August, Tattar is well-positioned to make even more history and cement her place among the all-time greats.

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