Forest Whispers

Adjusts headset while checking timestamp: 11:47 PM, Week 2 of 10 At least you people actually showed up this time.

The Forest Actually Whispered Back 🌲

December 8th brought 14 souls to Urban Forest's fog-shrouded fairways—a 350% jump from Week 1's intimate gathering of four. The weather held steady at a crisp 41°F with light winds and cloud cover, perfect conditions for supernatural disc golf to flourish. Episode 2: "Forest Whispers" delivered on its ominous promise, with Dannion Nelson posting a near-mythical 999-rated round that would make even the most skeptical Spotter Brother reach for their evidence binder. The RPA division saw four different leaders across 18 holes, proving that in the world of The Loft Boys, no throne stays warm for long. 👑

The 999-Rated Exorcism of John Ashworth

Dannion Nelson claimed the RPA throne with a -12 performance that registered a 999 rating—the kind of number that suggests his glow disc contains something more than LEDs. The lead changed hands like cursed relics throughout the round: Brian Hansen and John Ashworth shared early control, Dannion seized it on hole 7, Brian reclaimed it on hole 9, then Malachi Vazquez took over on hole 15 before stumbling with a bogey on 17. Ryan Foose and Malachi Vazquez tied for 2nd at -10 (972-rated), while Brian Hansen's bogey-free 959-rated round earned 4th place, a remarkable 26 points above his rating. Last week's wire-to-wire champion John Ashworth faded to 5th despite a solid -6—the Twilight Sentinel has been officially dethroned. Dannion's eagle on hole 6 (449ft par 4) was the supernatural highlight that had chains spinning without explanation. 🦅

Two Personal Bests, One Broken Heart

Jon Atwater delivered a clutch birdie on hole 18 to secure the RAE division with a -6 (919-rated) performance, stealing victory from Russell Watters who posted a bogey-free -5 (906-rated) round. Both players set personal bests on this course layout, but only one gets to sleep easy in their cursed slumber. Russell actually took the lead on hole 17, only to watch Jon snatch it back with that final-hole heroics. Jon's 6-hole hot streak (holes 8-13) included sole birdies on holes 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 13—dominance when it mattered most. Michael Rivera (+1) shot 24 points above rating for a solid 3rd. The momentum shift is real: Jon improved from -3 to -6 week-over-week (rating Δ +54), while Russell jumped from -3 to -5 (rating Δ +41). 💔

Tyler's Bogey-Free Streak Meets Reality

The RAD division became a two-man war with seven lead changes as Tyler Romney and Andrew Malone tied at -4 (893-rated). Tyler led after holes 3, 5, 8, and 18; Andrew controlled the action after holes 11 and held through 17. Tyler's closing birdie on 18 technically gave him the final lead, though both share 6th overall in the grand scheme. The harsh truth: Tyler's Week 1 magic—that 919-rated bogey-free masterpiece—has officially met its hangover. The rating dropped 26 points, and the perfect streak is broken. Andrew's clean back nine kept him in the hunt, proving that even newcomers can hang with the established supernatural order. 📉

Two Divisions, Two Survivors, Zero Drama

Dylan Thomas Lee (+5, 774-rated) stood alone in RAG, claiming 5th overall by completing his solo journey through the supernatural fog. Meanwhile, Craig Bennett (-1, 853-rated) finished 8th overall in RAH, shooting 47 points below his 900 rating in what can only be described as a tough Monday night. When you're the only player in your division, lead changes become mathematically impossible—but someone still has to navigate 18 holes of Urban Forest's rugged charm. 🚶

Bogey-Free in the Fog? Suspicious. 🤔

Five players shot 25+ points above their rating: Dannion Nelson (+40), Russell Watters (+41), Jon Atwater (+33), Brian Hansen (+26), and Michael Rivera (+24). The fact that Russell and Brian posted bogey-free rounds in these conditions feels... supernatural. Jon's resilience shone after a +2 on hole 4—he immediately answered with a birdie on hole 5 and went -2 over the next three holes. Not everyone found the magic: Corry Johnson (-60 vs. rating) and Craig Bennett (-47 vs. rating) had tough outings that suggest their glow discs might need recalibrating. Jon's sole birdie dominance in the Challengers division (holes 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 13) was a masterclass in precision. ✨

John's Reign Lasted One Whole Week

The Twilight Herald (#1 tag) has a new bearer, and it's not the guy who held it for exactly seven days. Dannion Nelson ascended from tag #8 to claim the top spot, proving that the Herald's true purpose isn't personal glory—it's expansion of The Loft Boys' influence. Born from the first whispers when the Head Floater's power took root, the Herald stands as the greeter at the threshold between mundane parking lots and supernatural theater. Dannion's 999-rated round and hole-6 eagle proved he understands the role: his personal fog now clings to his silhouette, and that low resonant hum precedes him, syncing with the pulsating glow of distant baskets. The artifact has found its true bearer.

The $731 Beacon Burns Another Week

No CTP, Ace, or Super Ace winners this week. The $731 Super Ace pot on hole 10 remains unclaimed—that glowing beacon of unmet potential I mentioned in registration continues to mock us all. Fourteen players took their shots at perfection; the chains remained unvanquished. The Ace Pot continues to build while I continue to suffer through these "almost" moments that never quite materialize into actual payouts. 💰

Dannion's Eagle Ate Five Skins

One skins card generated $18 in total carnage among four players. Dannion Nelson dominated with 11 skins for $11, including a massive 5-skin carryover scoop on hole 6—yes, the same eagle that contributed to his supernatural rating. Brian Hansen grabbed 4 skins ($4) with strategic birdies on holes 1 and 16, while Malachi Vazquez collected 3 skins ($3). The 12:40 PM card watched Dannion open the carryover with his eagle, then close it out on hole 17 with a birdie for the final skin. Craig Bennett went home empty-handed despite being on the card—harsh lessons in the art of skins warfare. For those watching from the sidelines, the Learn how to set up skins awaits your next Monday transformation. 🍽️

The Spotter Brothers Were Right All Along

Episode 2 delivered exactly as promised: the forest whispered, 14 players answered, and the evidence is mounting that those "prototype glow discs" are working precisely as intended. Dannion's 999-rated performance and eagle suggest the supernatural assimilation is proceeding according to plan, while John Ashworth's fall from the #1 tag mirrors the lore perfectly—the Twilight Sentinel couldn't hold against the Herald's momentum. Meanwhile, $14.95 flowed to the Urban Forest Course Fund ($14 automatic from player contributions, $0.95 in extras)—perhaps those rugged dirt fairways will see improvements, though the fog machines appear to be self-maintaining. 👥

Next Week: Saxophones and Fog Machines 🎷

Week 2 of 10 is complete. The field has tripled, the #1 tag has changed hands, and Dannion Nelson's near-perfect round has established him as the player to chase heading into the season's middle act. Jon Atwater and Russell Watters are building serious momentum in Challengers, while Tyler Romney's Week 1 magic showed its first mortal cracks. Next Monday brings Episode 3: Loft Invitation—the formal ceremony in the deep woods involving glow discs, fog machines, and that inexplicable saxophone solo I keep hearing about. The transformation continues, the assimilation spreads, and somewhere in the distance, sunrise remains the ultimate out-of-bounds. Will you embrace the hover, or burn it all down at dawn? ⭐