Salonen Surges Ahead at European Open as Buhr Sets Record Pace

The third round of the European Open brought about a significant shift in fortunes for several players in both the FPO and MPO divisions. For Kristin Tattar, who had been holding onto a one-stroke lead after Round 2, the day turned out to be far from her expected battle with Eveliina Salonen. Instead, it was a disappointing performance that saw Tattar record her worst rated round in five years. A solitary birdie on The Beast was not enough to salvage her score, as she ended up with a +8, allowing Salonen to move ahead.

Salonen, who had missed an opportunity to take the lead after struggling on hole 17 the previous day, took advantage of Tattar's misfortune and carded an even-par round. This placed her in a comfortable position, with a three-stroke cushion over Silva Saarinen, who posted a notable score despite dropping shots on several occasions. Saarinen's -5 performance put him at -6 overall and second place on the leaderboard.

Kaidi Allsalu and Missy Gannon maintained their positions in fourth place, both even par for the event going into the final round. The top half of the leaderboard remains highly competitive, setting up an intriguing conclusion to the tournament tomorrow.

In the MPO division, play was resumed after a weather-related delay. Gannon Buhr made the most of the restart, setting the course record with an incredible -9 performance in the morning session. This impressive feat was just the beginning for Buhr, as he continued his hot streak with a -12 round in the afternoon. The result is a commanding three-stroke lead over Paul McBeth, who has a proven track record at this venue.

Ricky Wysocki moved into third place with a solid -10 performance, while Niklas Anttila and Chris Dickerson are tied for fourth, just three strokes behind Wysocki. As the tournament heads into its final round, the European Open continues to deliver excitement and surprises, leaving everyone eager for tomorrow's conclusion.

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