2024 Green Mountain Championship Delivers Thrills
News Summary
The 2024 Green Mountain Championship at Smugglers’ Notch Resort captivated disc golf fans with nail-biting moments and dramatic comebacks. Kristin Tattar erased an eight-stroke deficit to win her sixth Elite Series title, while Gannon Buhr closed with five consecutive birdies, marking his sixth Elite Series win this season. The championship showcased remarkable performances, perfect weather, and reinforced disc golf’s increasing popularity and excitement.
Excitement at the 2024 Green Mountain Championship!
Kristin Tattar’s Remarkable Comeback
In women’s play, Kristin Tattar showed why she’s a force to be reckoned with. Starting the day off just holding steady at even par on the front nine, she truly flipped the script as she marched through the back nine with an impressive 5-under performance. As courses shifted between Brewster Ridge and Fox Run Meadows, Tattar managed to make an astounding comeback, erasing an eight-stroke deficit over the last six holes.
The tension peaked when she faced off against Sarinen in a playoff after both players finished strong. With this victory, Tattar clinched her sixth Elite Series win of 2024, already adding a significant title to her growing resume. If anyone had any doubts about her skills, she left no room for argument!
Gannon Buhr’s Finishing Flourish
For the men’s division, the spotlight was squarely on Gannon Buhr. Coming into the final round with a solid five-stroke cushion, Buhr showcased exceptional skill by closing his game with five consecutive birdies. This incredible display not only secured his victory but also marked his sixth Elite Series win this season and added yet another PDGA Major title to his accolades, including one from the prestigious European Open. With such steady nerves under pressure, Buhr certainly elevated his status as one of the top contenders of the season.
The Courses and Conditions
Highlighting Key Performances
As the competition intensified, Silva Saarinen and Ohn Scoggins fought hard for dominance in the FPO division, while Buhr’s strong play pushed him to thrive right behind Tattar and Saarinen in Round 3. Missy Gannon also shone brightly, achieving a career-high 10-under round with a dazzling rating of 1037, catapulting her standing in the competition.
Across the board, players like Ricky Wysocki gave a valiant effort, almost catching Buhr in the earlier rounds. Wysocki’s impressive track record at the GMC, which includes five victories and eight podium finishes, only adds to the epic narrative emerging from the championship!