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Natalie Ryan battles the DGPT and PDGA... again
Happy Friday, you’re In The Circle! No wasting time, so let’s get started.
On today’s card:
👁️ Dynamic Discs Open Preview
⭕ Circles Edge
😂 Disc Golf Meme
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DYNAMIC DISCS OPEN PREVIEW
The eighth Elite stop of the Disc Golf Pro Tour starts today at the Dynamic Discs Open in Emporia, Kansas.
Held at the Emporia Country Club, the Dynamic Discs Open was previously known as the Glass Blown Open due to the original glass trophies designed by Hal Berger.
In 2020, the decision was made to rename the event. While Emporia is known for glass blowing, disc golf is just as important. It was renamed Dynamic Discs Open after the disc manufacturer of the same name that is headquartered in Emporia, Kansas.
📺 How to watch
First-round live coverage is available on the DGPT YouTube channel.
🏆 Past DDO Champions
2022 - Ricky Wysocki (-10) / Kristin Tattar (E)
2021 - Paul McBeth (-42) / Hailey King (-15)
2020 - Paul McBeth (-24) / Paige Pierce (-14)
2019 - Paul McBeth (-16) / Catrina Allen (-1)
2018 - Eagle McMahon (-11) / Carly Shintaku (+5)
👀 What we’re watching
DDO will be Ricky Wysocki’s seventh DGPT tournament of the year. Through his six events to date, he has 1 DNF, 4 top-ten finishes, and an 11th-place finish. He coming off of a victory at the Cascade Challenge and 9th place at the Portland Open two weeks ago. He’ll be looking to get back on the podium again this weekend
Aaron Gossage tied for 3rd last year in this event and has not finished outside 7th place in his last three tournaments which includes a second-place finish at the Elite+ Portland Open.
Having a tough start to the year, Brodie Smith has only cracked into the top ten once so far, and it was in a Silver event. However, he tied Aaron Gossage and three others for 3rd place last year at DDO. Let’s see if can turn things around and have another solid showing in Emporia
Kristin Tattar has been too dominating not to be in the discussion each week as a serious contender to win every tournament. She won DDO in 2022 and has back-to-back wins in her last two events. The course at ECC sets her up well to make it three in a row.
Getting big distance can help a lot at DDO, and Ella Hansen is one of the farthest-throwing FPO players on tour. She placed third in this event last year. We’ll see if she can do just as well if not better this year.
WEEKLY PRO RANKINGS - TOP 10
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CIRCLE’S EDGE
The details are unknown as of now, but Natalie Ryan has filed another court case against the DGPT and the PDGA. She posted the update on Instagram two days ago stating she’s in it for the endgame. This is her second case filed against the two organizations.
No matter the amount of pain they cause me, no matter how long it takes, I will NEVER give up until I hear that admission.
The second Euro Tour event, Konopiště Open, kicked off today. Notable pros competing are Paul McBeth, Niklas Anttila, Jakub Semerád, Scott Stokely, Rachel Turton, and Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste. Round one live coverage can be watched here.
Paige Pierce will sit out this weekend’s tournaments to instead host putting clinics at the music and arts festival, Bonnaroo.
LATEST PLASTIC
The PDGA approved one new disc this past week.
Dynamic Discs | Supreme EMAC Truth
Total PDGA-approved models: 1,813
🧠 Fun Fact: The Truth was the signature disc for Eric McCabe, the 2010 World Champion.
RULE OF THE DAY
A. A provisional throw is an extra throw that is not added to a player's score if it is not ultimately used in the completion of the hole. The player must inform the group that a throw is provisional prior to making it.
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