Redalen and Gannon Dominate in Thrilling Finale at Ledgestone Open

The DGPT — Discraft Ledgestone Open presented by Merrell was a testament to the excellence of its competitors, particularly Cole Redalen and Missy Gannon. On Sunday, these two accomplished players sealed their wins in thrilling fashion.

Missy Gannon's title defense at Northwood Black was not without challenges. Ella Hansen's strong start narrowed the initial four-stroke deficit, but Gannon responded with a burst of birdies on holes 9 through 13. She further solidified her lead by sinking a 49-foot putt on hole 13 and parking on hole 16, eventually securing the Ledgestone title for the second consecutive year.

Gannon's impressive round was complemented by Ohn Scoggins and Sarah Hokom, who tied her with 4-under scores to occupy the remaining podium spots. Scoggins claimed a solo second place finish, while Hokom shared third place with Hansen.

Meanwhile, Cole Redalen demonstrated his mastery at Lake Eureka in the afternoon. His outstanding performance yielded an astonishing 1093-rated score of 14-under par, marking his first Elite Series victory and the first win above the B-Tier level of his young career. Heavy hitters like Calvin Heimburg and Ricky Wysocki trailed closely behind, with Heimburg posting a respectable 13-under round and Wysocki securing third place.

Redalen's dominance was evident from the start as he established a four-stroke lead on Sunday. However, the crowd witnessed an electrifying moment when Heimburg slammed an ace on hole 10 during his pursuit. Redalen refused to be caught off guard, instead, focusing on his game and delivering five consecutive birdies between holes 13 and 17.

The victories concluded an intense weekend at the second DGPT Elite+ stop of the year in central Illinois. This achievement sets the stage for a highly anticipated month ahead, culminating in the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships.

As the action unfolds, fans can look forward to witnessing more thrilling performances from Redalen and Gannon at upcoming tournaments, including the DGPT — LWS Open at Idlewild presented by Dynamic Discs & The Nati, which resumes this Friday.

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