River Bottoms Crowns Champions in Electrifying Series Finale
In a fitting conclusion to the ElevateUT Altitude Series, the River Bottoms course delivered one final round of thrilling disc golf action. Lee Cox made his mark with both exceptional play and precision, securing a -2 finish that soared 116 points above his rating while also claiming the day's CTP prize and $81. The MPO division witnessed a remarkable showing as Austin Lott and Houston Finch matched each other stroke for stroke, both finishing at -12 and demonstrating mastery of the challenging layout.
The final round saw numerous players elevating their game beyond expectations, with Jake Kidman's +74 rating differential in MA4 and Desiree Carpenter's strong FA2 performance (+68 above rating) highlighting the competitive spirit across all divisions. Nicholas Jennings and Leif Smith made their presence felt in MA2, while Aaron Detterer and Thomas Sautel closed out strong in MA1 with impressive -8 and -7 finishes respectively. As the sun set on the 2023 Altitude Series, these performances served as a testament to the growth and competitive spirit that defined this remarkable season at River Bottoms.
Final standings and series champions will be announced at the upcoming awards ceremony.
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