Kristin Tattar Makes History with Unprecedented Season Grand Slam

Kristin Tattar had set her sights on an ambitious goal for 2023 – winning every one of the four major tournaments in Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) events. And she didn't just achieve it; she made history in the process. After a thrilling conclusion to the United States Women's Disc Golf Championships at the Regulator course in Burlington, North Carolina, Tattar etched her name into the record books as the first woman and second player overall to complete the season grand slam.

Tattar faced stiff competition from Henna Blomroos and Ohn Scoggins throughout the tournament. In fact, she found herself trailing Blomroos for much of Round 2. However, Tattar's experience and resilience proved invaluable as she battled back to maintain her lead in the final round.

"I've been fortunate enough to play consistently well from the start in previous Majors," Tattar explained when asked about her initial struggles. "But this time around, I had some tough moments early on. It was a different feeling, but I knew that even if things weren't going my way, I could still push through."

Tattar's perseverance paid off as she secured the top spot at the end of Round 3 and ultimately finished with a three-stroke lead over Scoggins in the final round. Her impressive performance showcased her ability to minimize mistakes while capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

Throughout the tournament, Tattar demonstrated exceptional skill, boasting the second-highest birdie percentage and leading the field with a 71% scramble rate and 13.48 strokes gained putting. The Regulator course's tight fairways proved challenging for all players, but Tattar's strategic play allowed her to emerge victorious.

As the tournament neared its conclusion, Scoggins emerged as a formidable challenger after shooting an impressive 8-under round on Championship Sunday. Her dramatic comeback attempt pushed Tattar to elevate her game and secure her position at the top.

In reflection, Tattar acknowledged Ohn's prowess: "She was having an incredible round. Her shots were right in the fairway, and she had a hot putting streak going on. I knew I had to step up my game and start picking up some birdies to keep pace."

Tattar's win at the USWDGC marked her second victory at this particular Major, cementing her place as one of disc golf's elite players. With five consecutive wins at Majors under her belt, she has rewritten history by becoming the first woman to win all four PDGA Majors in a single season – an unprecedented achievement that will undoubtedly inspire future generations.

"I'm just thrilled to have experienced this," Tattar said with humility, acknowledging the impressive caliber of play from her competitors. "Sometimes I still can't believe what I've accomplished; it's really hard."

As the final MPO Major of 2023 approaches, Tattar will look to continue her remarkable form at the United States Disc Golf Championship, which gets underway on October 5th at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/grand-slam-0