Thrilling Finishes at Maple Hill as Gannon and Proctor Pull Off Comebacks

Sunday morning at the 2024 Disc Golf Pro Tour — MVP Open x OTB was shaping up to be a day of excitement, and it did not disappoint. Missy Gannon, who had plans for a leisurely swim in the course's water features after her round, instead found herself in the midst of a thrilling finish on the final hole.

Gannon had entered Championship Sunday with a three-stroke deficit, but she made up ground quickly, reeling off four consecutive birdies to reach 5-under par through nine holes. Her tied scorecard with Kristin Tattar set the stage for a nail-biting battle that would stretch all the way to the final hole.

Tattar faltered on the tricky upshot to the island green on 18, and Gannon seized her opportunity, sinking a crucial birdie from 41 feet out on the previous hole. The momentum was with her, and she delivered the par on 18 for a two-stroke victory – her fourth Elite Series win of 2024.

Gannon's celebratory plans had included a pond jump after her round, which she now got to enjoy as the champion. Tattar, who finished in second place for the fourth time at Maple Hill, was gracious in defeat.

Meanwhile, on the men's side, James Proctor stepped up to the 18th hole with an uncertain mind, but made a crucial drop shot that would ultimately secure his one-stroke win and second Elite Series title of 2024. Proctor's impressive round, featuring three birdies from Circle 2 and a perfect 10-for-10 mark from Circle 1, erased a two-stroke deficit as the rest of the field struggled to match his pace.

Proctor joins an esteemed group of players who have achieved a thrilling final-round comeback at Maple Hill – making him the seventh in a row. Paul McBeth was hot on his heels with an 11-under round on Sunday, jumping up to solo second place from the chase card. A group of talented players, including Gavin Babcock, Gannon Buhr, Aaron Gossage, and Ricky Wysocki, rounded out the top three.

The excitement will continue at the next major event in two weeks – the USDGC and the Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship – both set to take place in 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