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Final Round Highlights | FPO | 2026 Discmania Challenge
Watch the thrilling highlights from the final round of the 2026 Discmania Challenge presented by True Bank at Hollow Grounds, Pickard Park in Indianola, Iowa. The Elite Series event saw a nail-biting battle between two top contenders: Ella Hansen and Cat Merch. The competition was fierce, with Hansen looking to claim her first victory since last year's Supreme Flight Open. Expert analysis revealed that Hansen's conservative play allowed her to set up for the forehand well, ultimately leading to several birdies. Other standout performances came from Rebecca Don, a Canadian rookie of the year, and Valerie, who nailed a difficult shot inside circle one. The event showcased the challenges of playing in windy conditions at Hollow Grounds, with players making strategic decisions to navigate the course effectively.
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Well, it wouldn't be an Elite Series in Iowa without [music] a little weather delay. And now as the skies clear, the players take the course for championship [music] Sunday here at the 2026 Discmania Challenge presented by True Bank right here at Hollow Grounds, Pickard Park in Indianola, Iowa. Your leader, Ella Hansen, two-time winner on the Disc Golf Pro Tour, looking for her first victory since last year at the Supreme Flight Open. 10 under par, 1032 rated round to overtake this woman right here, Cat Merch. Held on just enough, she's two shots behind looking for her first victory since the 2023 Jonesboro Open. Now, Ella playing very conservative, but really sets up for the forehand well. And that is the start you're looking for. That is your park job leader. >> Beautiful job by Ella. >> Look for birdie there on three. And now Katrina, a shorter forehand to the pin. >> And by playing the forehand, they're taking the guardian tree to the right where we've been seeing a lot of putts get held up and stuck into there. >> Missy Hole four, again, a new tee pad hanging it out over the water, par three. >> Difficult competitors when I was out doing some scouting on the course, just really loved this change. >> Lower this time, sneaks it up into circle one. >> Nicely done. Showing being on the high side really does set it up well. >> They made it shorter, but I think it's just as difficult. And here's Ella now going with a low line drive forehand, playing it out to the left, and then And going to come circle up, just barely outside of bull's eye. Beautiful shot for Ella. >> Rebecca Don from Canada. Last year's rookie of the year. And showing why. Fantastic drive to the bull's eye. >> Well done by keeping it lower. Did a great read of how everyone else is high in the wind. [applause] Really good affected he played. >> Now Valerie. >> [applause] >> And she puts it inside circle one, a much better look at birdie than the two players she's trying to catch. >> With the Casey's birdie barn in the background, another air-conditioned area for spectators to watch some disc golf. >> Ooh, nice. Up on the cupcake. >> And then on a day like this, when grip...
