Thrilling Finishes Mark Des Moines Challenge as Tattar and Buhr Take Top Honors

The 2023 TruBank Des Moines Challenge came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with Kristin Tattar emerging as the Female Pro (FPO) champion for the second time this season. Missy Gannon secured her second-place finish, while Gannon Buhr claimed his first win of the year in the Male Pro (MPO) division.

Weather conditions played a significant role in the tournament, with multiple delays on Saturday and gusty winds on Sunday making it challenging for players to navigate the course at Pickard Park. Despite these obstacles, Tattar proved her dominance, shooting a hot round in Round 3 to double her lead from three to six strokes over Gannon.

Tattar's victory marked her 13th hot round this season, according to StatMando data, and secured her fourth Elite Series win of the year. With seven birdies on Sunday, Tattar showcased her adaptability under pressure, stating, "I was just angry again, throwing OB and not having a good start to the round... That anger sort of helped me hit those long putts."

Gannon's impressive performance earned her second-place finish at the 2023 DMC, her third podium appearance this season. She praised her ability to adapt to the challenging conditions, saying, "My whole thing is being adaptable so you just have to roll with the punches... You just have to take what the course is giving you."

In the MPO division, Buhr overcame a difficult backhand slump to claim his first Elite Series win of the year. The Iowa native credited intense practice and dedication for regaining his confidence, stating, "When my backhand's off, it feels like I can't score at all." Buhr's victory marked his second Elite Series win this season and third overall on tour.

Buhr's success has put him tied with Simon Lizotte and Calvin Heimburg for the most Elite Series/Major wins in the last 365 days. The Disc Golf Pro Tour will now head to Clearwater, Minnesota, where the Preserve Championship powered by Prodigy Disc awaits.

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