National Tour Elite Series Heats Up Ahead of Vibram Open

The 2013 National Tour Elite Series is nearing its conclusion, with the Vibram Open serving as the final event. In both the FPO and MPO divisions, the competition is fierce, with only a few points separating the top contenders.

In the FPO division, Paige Pierce holds the lead with 476 points, thanks to her win at The Memorial and consistent finishes throughout the season. Reigning champion Catrina Allen trails closely behind, having earned 474 points despite missing an event earlier in the year. Her wins at Steady Ed Masters Cup and Kansas City Wide Open have kept her near the top of the standings.

Sarah Hokom, a former Vibram winner, currently holds third place with 464 points. While she has had some impressive finishes, including victories at Texas States and DGLO, she would need both Pierce and Allen to falter significantly in order to claim the title. If Sarah were to win and receive the maximum 100 points, she would need Pierce to finish worse than fourth and Allen to place behind her as well.

Des Reading, who has played in only five of the seven initial National Tour events, currently occupies fourth place with 442.5 points. While it's unlikely that she'll overtake the top three without a strong performance at the Vibram Open, she does have experience on the demanding course and could potentially play spoiler.

A closer look at the standings reveals some interesting possibilities should Sarah Hokom not participate in the Vibram Open. With Pierce and Allen only two points apart, any number of players could emerge victorious, depending on how they finish relative to one another.

In the MPO division, Paul McBeth leads the charge with 475 points, thanks to his wins at Masters Cup and Kansas City Wide Open, as well as strong finishes throughout the season. Ricky Wysocki trails closely behind, having earned 473 points despite missing a few events earlier in the year.

Nikko Locastro currently sits third in the standings with 453 points, which he accumulated through strong performances at various NT events. However, to claim the title, he would need McBeth and Wysocki to underperform significantly.

Will Schusterick occupies fourth place with 451.5 points, but it's unlikely that he'll overtake the top three without a dramatic turnaround in performance. Dave Feldberg and Garrett Gurthie trail behind, making it less likely for them to factor into the title race at the Vibram Open.

While some players are well-positioned to claim the title, others could still emerge as contenders if their rivals falter. The Vibram Open promises to be an exciting conclusion to the National Tour Elite Series, with a talented field and challenging course guaranteeing a thrilling competition.

For those unable to attend in person, the event will be live-streamed at www.pdga.com and www.discgolfplanet.tv, allowing fans to follow the action from anywhere in the world.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/who-are-you-rooting-for