Upset Victory as Jenni Eskelinen Wins Tyyni Open Women's Title

The 2023 Tyyni tournament near Helsinki, Finland, witnessed an incredible comeback from Finnish disc golfer Jenni Eskelinen, who stunned Estonian favorite Kristin Tattar in a nail-biting finish. The crowd had heavily favored Tattar, who dominated European disc golf competitions last year and was widely picked to win the Open Women's division at Tyyni.

Going into the final round, Tattar held an impressive 18-point rating advantage over her nearest competitor, but Eskelinen was determined to put up a fight. The two women were neck-and-neck for much of the day, with Eskelinen drawing level on several occasions and Tattar responding with a series of strong shots.

One pivotal moment came when Tattar hit an air-ball putt on hole 16, allowing Eskelinen to gain a crucial two-stroke lead. However, Tattar bounced back with a birdie on the next hole and reduced the deficit to one stroke heading into the final round at Sibbe course.

The pressure was palpable as both women played out their last holes. Both players saw their drives stray outside the lines, but Eskelinen managed to put her second shot into circle 2, giving Tattar a glimmer of hope for a playoff. Unfortunately for Tattar, her approach also landed in circle 2, and after missing crucial putts from both players, Eskelinen calmly sank her final putt from about four meters (13 feet) to secure the win.

Eskelinen's triumphant victory was met with jubilation, as she had been struggling with her game all season. She credited her success to feeling comfortable on her drives and enjoying the style of play on the Ford course. On the other hand, Tattar admitted that she didn't feel right throughout the tournament, citing poor putting as a major contributor to her disappointing performance.

Finland's Heidi Laine finished in third place with a 17-over par 197, having initially been certain she would end up fourth or even fifth due to being three strokes behind Sandvik on the final hole. However, when Sandvik suffered a sextuple bogey, Laine snatched the last spot on the podium by one stroke.

For Eskelinen, this win was not only a confidence boost but also an opportunity to trust herself on the disc golf course. As she looked ahead to her next competitions, Tattar vowed to work on her putting skills and get back to form for the upcoming European Open.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/eskelinen-escapes-tyyni-win-over-tattar