2024 Discraft Great Lakes Open | FPO FINALB9 | Handley, Tattar, Mertsch, King | Jomez Disc Golf
The 2024 Discraft Great Lakes Open Final Nine features an exciting conclusion to the tournament, as top players compete for victory. Erica Stinchcomb and Madison Walker provide expert commentary on the FPO final round, joined by host Garrett J. Verberg. The lead is currently held by Holland, who has managed her advantage so far, but her competitors, including Haley King, are closing in. The course presents several challenges, particularly the uphill par 4 at 507 feet, which requires a delicate balance between distance and accuracy. The wind also makes an appearance on this hole, adding an extra layer of complexity to the shot. The duo highlights the strengths of both Holland and King, who have shown exceptional skills in managing their discs in windy conditions. With only the final nine holes remaining, anyone can still take the lead, making for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
Watch the thrilling final round of the 2024 Discraft Great Lakes Open as Handley, Tattar, Mertsch & King compete in epic disc golf action!
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hello and welcome to the final nine of the 2024 Discraft Great Lakes open presented by Garrett J verberg I'm Erica stinchcomb I'm Madison Walker we're your two hot Keys honk I'm going to make this about me for a second cuz that's what we're all here for this is the first time ever I've not known who's going to win I've tried so many times but I actually don't know I know I'm such a good actor you guys had no idea any of those other times but anyway it's it's anybody's game Holland definitely has a lead she has the advantage it seems like she needs to essentially make mistakes because her competitors are not able to catch her right now yeah Haley king with a clean round as well but not just not quite getting enough birdies to catch up with the uh deficit she had when she started this round not as many people under par today I wish everyone would have shot like this yesterday for the cut everyone came out with like hot fire yesterday yeah oh here's H 10 it's an uphill par 4 at 507 ft distance is key here of course keeping it in the middle is as well but the further you get up the less of a high ceiling low floor situation you're going to have on your second shot this green is a little tricky there's a little bit of a dip on the right and left side so sometimes you're left with some funky putting opportunities uh kind of uphill towards the basket with some shrubberies shrubberies we have generally seen our lead card and feature cards make quick work of this hole if you can get to the top of that Hill makes it a lot easier cat great distance might be a little under that tree this is the first time I feel like we've seen a good amount of wind looks like it's coming from right to left it always seems a little worse on the back nine oh beautiful shot from Haley she's so good at keeping it nice and low not letting the wind affect the disc Holland really good at trusting her discs in the wind oh yeah you can tell what a great angle Man Holland looks comfortable she sure does Kristen's had some early release issues today oh wow...
