Tattar Extends Lead as Final Round Looms Large at European Open

The third round of the 2023 European Open was a day of little change at the top, with the same four players maintaining their positions on the leaderboard. Kristin Tattar's lead has grown to 14 strokes over her closest competitor after she shot an even-par round, matching Heidi Laine and Ella Hansen as the hot player of the day.

However, Tattar's performance was not without its challenges. Despite extending her lead, she expressed some disappointment with her game, stating that she would focus on building confidence and making sure to follow through with putts in the final round. "I'll just try to take it as a clean sheet," Tattar said, "not think about what I did today and focus on what happened two days prior."

Tattar's drive to meet her own high standards is well-known throughout the disc golf world. Throughout her career, she has consistently pushed herself to excel, even when victory seems within reach. As a result, it's unlikely that she will coast through the final round without giving it her all.

The rest of the top four players are vying for second place in the tournament, with Henna Blomroos sitting solo in second position after shooting a one-over-par round. Just one stroke behind Blomroos is Catrina Allen and Missy Gannon, who are tied for third.

Blomroos's performance was marked by a strong start but a slow finish, similar to her previous two rounds. Despite this, she maintained a high level of accuracy off the tee and earned the second-highest birdie percentage on the day. However, she struggled with putts, making only 38% of her circle one putts.

Blomroos has experience in this position, having finished second to Tattar at the 2022 Disc Golf World Championships. With a solid round in the final, she could potentially secure her first podium finish of the season. Gannon, meanwhile, is looking to make a push for top honors after consistently playing well throughout the tournament.

In an interview, Gannon emphasized the importance of being aggressive on difficult par fours, stating that "there's no way around it" and that players must be willing to take risks in order to succeed. Despite taking her first double bogey of the weekend on the final hole, Gannon remains confident heading into the final round.

As the tournament enters its final stage, Tattar appears all but unbeatable, but the rest of the top four players will have a tense battle for second place. With live coverage beginning at 8:30 a.m. EEST / 1:30 a.m. EDT on the Disc Golf Network, fans can expect an exciting conclusion to the 2023 European Open.

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