Tattar Takes Control at WACO, but Challengers Remain

The landscape of the DGPT+ Prodigy presents WACO elite series changed dramatically on Saturday, as Kristin Tattar seized control from her closest rival, Ella Hansen. After trailing by six at the start of the day, Tattar's remarkable 7-under-par round saw her erase the deficit and establish a new lead.

In contrast to the FPO division, where movement was marked by individual performances, the MPO field witnessed a more collective effort. The top players maintained a tight pace throughout Saturday's play, with as many as six leaders tied at various points. However, the infamous closing stretch of holes 17 and 18 proved less treacherous than expected, resulting in only two bogies among the top 13 players.

As a result, Sunday's final round will feature a multitude of tiebreakers, including a tie for first, a tie for third, and multiple three-way ties. The group chasing Tattar's lead is comprised of experienced players such as Paul Ulibarri and Jeremy Koling, alongside young talent like Kyle Klein and Cole Redalen.

In the FPO division, Hailey King's steady climb up the leaderboard has earned her a spot in the final grouping, while Eveliina Salonen secured a spot on the lead card with a 5-under-par day. Henna Bloomroos (-5) and Lykke Lorentzen (-2) round out the under-par field.

With improved scoring conditions expected for Sunday's play, Hansen will undoubtedly seek to capitalize on her previous success. However, Tattar's commanding lead will require her opponents to make a significant push if they hope to claim victory at the Lake Waco Golf Club.

The Disc Golf Network will provide live coverage of the final rounds on Sunday, starting at 9:30 a.m. CT. As the event reaches its climax, one thing is clear: it's anyone's game.

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