Thrilling Finish at Preserve Championship Sees Wysocki Claim Victory

The Preserve Championship connected by Microsoft Teams was a nail-biting affair, with the outcome far from certain until the final moments. The stage was set for an intense competition from the start, as the best disc golfers in the world gathered in Minnesota for the 2024 Disc Golf Pro Tour event.

Friday's racing out of the gate saw the leaderboard packed tightly, with little room for error throughout the day. Missy Gannon and Holyn Handley were neck and neck early on Championship Sunday, but it was Gannon who pulled ahead down the stretch to claim her second Elite Series win of the season and third overall, including a PDGA Major victory at USWDGC.

However, Rebecca Cox stole the show with an incredible 5-under hot round, catapulting her into solo third place. The action continued to unfold in the afternoon, as Kyle Klein and Isaac Robinson exchanged the lead several times throughout the day. Meanwhile, Ricky Wysocki was quietly building momentum on the putting green, laying the groundwork for a dramatic comeback.

As the final holes approached, Wysocki made his move, sinking birdies on four consecutive holes to take the lead and secure a one-stroke victory over Klein. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Wysocki became the first Elite Series winner of 2024, extending his record-breaking streak for 14-straight seasons with an Elite Series or Major win.

Matt Orum was also making waves on the chase card, shooting another impressive hot round of 12-under to tie for third place alongside Robinson. With a two-stroke deficit from Wysocki, it seemed like a formidable challenge ahead. Nevertheless, Wysocki's prowess on the putting green proved decisive, and he took home the Preserve Championship title in Minnesota.

The Elite Series resumes action in June at the Swedish Open, but for now, Wysocki basks in the glory of his hard-won victory, further solidifying his status as a disc golf legend.

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