DGPT 2023 DDO FPO 1ST ROUND RECAP! Welcome back Valerie! (DGPT 2023)
4Join us as we dive into the thrilling first round of the Disc Golf Pro Tour DDO in Emporia, Kansas, focusing on the FPO division. The competition was intense, with no clear leader emerging and the top 10 players tightly grouped within just a few strokes. It's anyone's game!
A significant story this weekend is the return of Valerie Mandujano after an ankle injury suffered at the beginning of the tournament. Valeri's first round went well, showcasing her resilience and determination, even though she's not yet at 100%. It's fantastic to see her back in action.
After the first round, the current leader is Hollyn Handley, impressively scoring -7 under par. Given Emporia's course favoring long-distance throwers, it's no surprise to see Hollyn at the top. With a more aggressive approach and capitalizing on easy birdie putts, she's poised to become a top contender for the win.
Ella Hansen takes second place after a solid performance, scoring -6. Similar to Hollyn Handley, Ella needs to refine her close-range putts to enhance her overall performance. With those adjustments, she's set to excel in the upcoming rounds.
Tied for third place are reigning champion Kristin Tattar and Missy Gannon, both scoring -5. Kristin's uncharacteristically sloppy putting in circle 1 cost her the lead, but she possesses a unique edge that can catapult her to another victory. Missy Gannon, on the other hand, demonstrated exceptional putting skills but struggled with drive accuracy and upshots. Fine-tuning those aspects will significantly improve her game.
Overall, the first round of the FPO division at the DDO was highly competitive and showcased the exciting changes made to the course. Get ready for round 2, as these talented players continue to battle it out for ultimate disc golf supremacy!
Leave a comment down below, What is your favorite event? Who is going to win DDO? Is the Changes they made to Emporia good or bad? thoughts about hole 13? What is your "dream" lead/feature card?
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0:00 Intro
1:54 Recap
8:59 Handley Interview
11:01 Hansen Interview