Veterans Shine in Latest Directors Poll, New Challengers Rise

The latest PDGA Directors Poll has been released, and it's clear that the best players in the world are continuing to dominate on the course. On the Open side, the top 5 remains unchanged from last month, with Paul McBeth and Ricky Wysocki holding strong at the top of the list. However, this stability belies a significant development: Gregg Barsby, the newly-crowned PDGA World Champion, has made an impressive jump back onto the rankings.

Barsby's victory at Worlds was no fluke, as he had been building momentum throughout the season with consistent finishes, including a 13th-place showing at Ledgestone, a first-place finish at the CCR Open, and a fifth-place run through the MVP Open. His slotting in at sixth on this list is well-deserved, considering his impressive performance at Worlds.

Meanwhile, Paige Pierce continues to reign supreme on the Open Women's side, holding onto her top spot despite a strong challenge from Paige Bjerkaas. The margin between the two was razor thin, with Pierce taking first place by just 0.09 points. While Bjerkaas fans may feel that their player was slighted, it's clear that Pierce remains the class of the field.

Other notable trends in this week's poll include Paul Ulibarri's impressive jump up the rankings after a string of top finishes, including a convincing victory at Worlds. Kristin Tattar also made a significant leap, cracking the top 10 for the first time and proving herself to be a force to be reckoned with in the US.

As we head into the final stretch of the season, it's clear that the best players are pulling away from the pack. Matt Orum is one such player who is making waves, having secured a top 10 finish at Worlds and announcing his plans to compete full-time next year. With his talent and experience, he's definitely one to watch as we head into the homestretch.

In other news, Kristin Tattar has finally cracked the list after an impressive performance at Pro Worlds and the Delaware Disc Golf Challenge. Her consistent play in America has earned her a spot in the top 10, and she's looking to build on this momentum heading into the rest of the season.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/pdga-directors-poll-september-21-2018