Maple Hill Hosts Thrilling Showdown in Final Round of DGPT – MVP Open

The stage is set for an unforgettable finale to the DGPT – MVP Open at Maple Hill, as two vintage matchups will take center stage on Sunday. For women's disc golf enthusiasts, it's a battle of titans between Paige Pierce and Sarah Hokom, who have been trading blows throughout the tournament. The question on everyone's mind is: can Hokom wrestle the crown from Pierce once again?

Since her maiden victory at Maple Hill in 2014, Pierce has all but dominated this iconic venue. Her only hiccup was a 2018 MVP Open title taken by Hokom. However, it's been Hokom who's been making waves this weekend, pushing Pierce to her limits with an impressive display of skill and strategy.

The statistics favor Pierce, but the momentum is squarely in Hokom's court after she matched Pierce's birdie on hole 18. When asked about their rivalry, Pierce acknowledged that battling Hokom at Maple Hill is "definitely familiar." She credited the course for being a particular strength of Hokom's, especially on the front nine. In response, Pierce emphasized the importance of staying calm and focusing on her strengths – specifically the back nine.

Meanwhile, in the men's division, the stage is set for an epic showdown between Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth. The two disc golf legends have a storied history together, having combined for seven out of the last eight PDGA World Championships. This weekend has seen both players push each other to new heights at Maple Hill, with Wysocki currently holding a slim lead.

Wysocki's Saturday performance, which included a tournament-best 9-under par, was particularly impressive. He spoke about his game plan and expressed confidence in his ability to repeat this score on Sunday. When asked if he required motivation from an unexpected triple-bogey, Wysocki simply stated that he was playing within himself.

Joining Wysocki and McBeth on the final leaderboard are Memorial champion Calvin Heimburg and 2020 PDGA Rookie of the Year frontrunner Kyle Klein. The live broadcast of Sunday's final round will be available to all viewers, free of charge, starting at 10:35am ET on the Disc Golf Pro Tour YouTube channels. Don't miss the excitement as these talented players clash in a battle for supremacy at Maple Hill!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/two-vintage-matchups-tap-mvp-open-finale