Tattar Triumphs and Lizotte Makes History at Music City Open

The sun finally broke through the clouds on the final day of the 2023 Music City Open presented by Lone Star Disc at Mill Ridge Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The change in weather conditions brought about a surge in scoring, with players averaging over two strokes better than the previous round.

For Kristin Tattar, the improved conditions couldn't have come at a more opportune time. After a sluggish Round 2, where she carded a four-over score to drop to even par, Tattar roared back into contention on Sunday. The FPO leader shared the hot round with Rebecca Cox, scoring an impressive seven strokes under par.

As Tattar navigated the course, her putting proved to be a crucial factor in her success. With a perfect 100% C1X Putting performance, she sank crucial putts and maintained a steady pace throughout the day. Her confidence grew as she accumulated birdie after birdie, eventually taking her first bogey of the round on Hole 16.

Tattar's lead was significant enough to withstand even the most challenging holes, including the notorious Hole 17. Despite being in the same predicament last time around, Tattar remained calm and composed, trusting her disc as she hit a crucial shot that would ultimately seal her victory. A birdie on the following hole sealed the deal, giving her a comfortable five-stroke margin over second place.

In the MPO division, Simon Lizotte pulled off an incredible comeback to claim his first Elite Series win of 2023. Starting the final round in fifth position at four strokes back of Chris Dickerson's lead, Lizotte remained patient and focused throughout the day.

A turning point came on the back nine, where Lizotte embarked on a remarkable run of birdies on Holes 11-18. With tap-ins falling his way, he took some pressure off himself and allowed his game to flourish. The best scoring conditions of the weekend suited him perfectly, as he carded an impressive 11 strokes under par.

Lizotte's hot round propelled him into the lead at 23 strokes under par, giving him a comfortable cushion going into the final two holes. A thrilling finish ensued, with Gannon Buhr and Anthony Barela vying for second place. However, in the end, Lizotte emerged victorious from the chase card, becoming only the third player to achieve this feat.

Tattar's win marks her second Elite Series victory of 2023, making her the first FPO player to accomplish this feat in the current season.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/round-3-grand-finale