Missy Gannon Rolls into Finals with Impressive Bogey-Free Round

Missy Gannon's stellar performance at Hornet's Nest has earned her a spot in the finals of the 2021 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship presented by Guaranteed Rate. With her bogey-free round, she took advantage of every opportunity to showcase her skills and secured the highest seed left standing: No. 3.

Gannon's impressive display on Friday was a testament to her dedication and focus. "It's going to be a battle at the end," she said in an interview with Jamie Thomas of the Disc Golf Network. She acknowledged that making a crucial putt from 55 feet could be pivotal, which is why she decided to give it a go.

Gannon's achievement was not an isolated incident; she finished the round with a remarkable score of 5-under 60, setting herself up for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament on Championship Sunday. Hailey King also made a strong impression by recording another 5-under round in the semifinals, cementing her spot alongside Gannon.

However, King's path to victory was not without its challenges. After a promising start with three birdies through six holes, she encountered two bogies on holes 8 and 9. But she managed to bounce back with five consecutive birdies over the next eight holes.

Heather Young, the ninth seed, also showed impressive form, finishing her round with a 3-under score after starting off slowly. Her exceptional putting skills from deep ranges, including three 50-foot putts and a crucial bogey-saving attempt on hole 16, made a significant difference in her overall performance.

On the other hand, top-seeded Paige Pierce and second seed Catrina Allen struggled to maintain their momentum, finishing at even and two-over respectively. Young expressed her satisfaction with her round, stating: "Today was crazy, but I went birdie-birdie to finish, so I'm pretty excited right now."

The fact that the scores reset one more time adds an extra layer of excitement to the final round, which promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the 2021 season. The live coverage of the DGPT Championship will begin at 10 a.m. on the Disc Golf Network, with $30,000 up for grabs in what is expected to be a closely contested competition.

The remaining spots in the finals are still up for grabs, but one thing is certain – this event has proven that anyone can compete for victory, making it a fitting conclusion to the season of parity in the FPO division.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/gannon-king-hokom-young-reach-finals