Thrilling Finishes at Maple Hill as Gannon and Proctor Deliver

The stage was set for a thrilling finish at the 2024 Disc Golf Pro Tour - MVP Open x OTB, held at the iconic Maple Hill course. The penultimate event of the season had all the ingredients for an unforgettable conclusion, and it delivered on Sunday afternoon.

In the morning session, Missy Gannon made her move to catch up with leader Kristin Tattar, who was three strokes ahead going into the final round. Gannon's incredible birdie run saw her grab four consecutive birdies in a row, putting her at 5-under for the day through nine holes. A crucial tie-breaking birdie on the eighth hole set the stage for an intense battle to the finish.

Gannon continued her remarkable form with another clutch birdie on the 17th hole, giving her a two-stroke lead heading into the final stretch. However, Tattar faltered on the tricky upshot to the island green on the 18th hole, allowing Gannon to seal the deal with a par and take the title by two strokes. This was Gannon's fourth Elite Series win of 2024 and her PDGA Major title at the USWDGC.

Meanwhile, in the afternoon session, James Proctor found himself facing a daunting task on the final hole. He stepped up to the drop zone, unsure of his situation, but made the most of it by sinking a crucial putt for a one-stroke win. This was Proctor's second Elite Series victory of 2024 and his first on American soil.

Proctor's impressive performance saw him record an 8-under round, with three hits from Circle 2 and a perfect mark from Circle 1. His comeback win marked the seventh consecutive final-round comeback winner at Maple Hill, according to StatMando.

Other notable performances came from Paul McBeth, who matched the hot round of the weekend with an 11-under on Sunday, propelling him into solo second place. A group of four players - Gavin Babcock, Gannon Buhr, Aaron Gossage, and Ricky Wysocki - tied for third place.

The final PDGA MPO Major of the year is just around the corner, as the USDGC and the Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship are set to take center stage in two weeks' time at Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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