Windy Day in Emporia Leaves Players Scrambling for Par

As the sun rose over Emporia Country Club, it was clear that the wind would be a major factor in determining the fate of the 2022 Dynamic Discs Open. The gusty conditions made every shot a high-risk proposition, with even the most seasoned players struggling to find their rhythm.

For Kristin Tattar, the challenge proved to be an opportunity to showcase her skill and resilience. Despite the wind's unpredictable nature, she managed to navigate its challenges and pulled away from the pack with a four-stroke lead heading into Championship Sunday. Tattar admitted that the wind was a "big factor" in her game plan, but she opted for caution over aggression.

"I tried to lower my expectations," Tattar said, "but as an athlete, you always want the best. I went very safe on some of the holes and focused on getting par."

Ricky Wysocki's morning practice sessions didn't quite prepare him for the chaos that awaited him on the course. The strong winds forced him to adapt his strategy, and he ultimately ended up laying up on a few putts in an effort to avoid missing out.

"The wind was absolutely ripping," Wysocki said, "and I knew that a six or seven under round wasn't possible. So, I played for par."

The leaderboard saw significant changes throughout the day, with several players making impressive gains despite the difficult conditions. Jake Hebenheimer and Brodie Smith found themselves tied for second heading into Sunday's final round, while Logan Harpool rounded out the lead card at even par.

Brodie Smith was one of the few players who seemed to enjoy the challenge presented by the wind. "It's fun when you're having to grind every single hole," he said with a smile. "I had a lot of fun out there."

In the FPO division, Catrina Allen produced the second-hottest round of the day at even par, jumping 14 spots into second place behind Tattar. Ella Hansen and Emily Beach also made significant gains in the field.

The players will have to adjust their strategies on Sunday, as a forecasted calm is expected to make scoring easier for the final round. However, Wysocki remains confident that his aggressive approach will yield results.

"It's going to be fun to attack tomorrow," he said. "I have a four-stroke lead, but I'm still going to be aggressive and grab every birdie I can."

Live coverage of the 2022 Dynamic Discs Open will begin at 9 a.m. for FPO and 2:30 p.m. for MPO on the Disc Golf Network.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/wysocki-tattar-emerge-after-wild-day-emporia