Wysocki Wins Thrilling Battle at The Preserve Championships

The third and final round of the Preserve Championship got off to a nervous start, as players and spectators alike wondered if the tournament would be affected by the smoke from nearby wildfires in Canada. However, the competition was allowed to proceed as scheduled, and what followed was an unforgettable day of disc golf at The Preserve.

In the MPO division, Ricky Wysocki (-35) found himself in a heated battle with Eagle McMahon (-34) and Paul McBeth (-33). With less wind on the final day, the three leaders were able to string together double-digit birdies and maintain their tight lead. However, it was Wysocki who emerged victorious after a thrilling finish.

On hole 17, Wysocki's drive went long but stayed in bounds, giving him an opportunity to card a crucial birdie. Meanwhile, McMahon struggled with a straight shot down the corridor of trees, taking a par and putting pressure on Wysocki. McBeth also had a chance to force a playoff, but his drive left him with an awkward stance for his next approach.

In the end, it was Wysocki who tapped in for the birdie and secured his 5th DGPT win of the season. McMahon's eagle attempt came up short, and McBeth was unable to convert his opportunity.

Meanwhile, in the FPO division, Kristin Tattar (-19) dominated from start to finish, shooting -6 on the final round and claiming her second straight DGPT Elite Series win. Tattar's impressive performance included six birdies in eight holes during the middle stretch of the course.

Hailey King (-5) had a strong chance to take down the lead but struggled with scoring in the middle of the course, ultimately finishing in third place behind Paige Pierce (-9). Pierce's -6 round tied her for the hot round of the day and propelled her into second place. Jessica Weese (-4) finished in fourth after a solid final round.

In other notable performances, Gannon Buhr (-31) led the MPO division with a 67% birdie rate during the final round, while Kristin Tattar's -6 round was the highest score of the day in the FPO division. Other standout players included Ezra Aderhold (-25), who shot -10 and finished tied for eighth, and Kona Panis (+3), who rose six spots on the leaderboard after a impressive final round.

The Preserve Championship saw some incredible performances from both divisions, with only 14 players avoiding a bogey or worse during the final round in the MPO division. In the FPO division, five players were able to navigate the course without carding a double bogey.

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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/tattar-dominates-wysocki-takes-down-thriller