Featured Bag Tag & Player
Featured bag tags and players are chosen based on exceptional performance relative to their established skill level. This week's featured character, Nicholas Jennings MA1, achieved the highest rating differential, playing +57 points above their PDGA rating.
The system will take Nicholas and the bag that that they held going into their round (Osprey Whirl #4) and weave them into the story.
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Storm Wing Summit
The Talon Masters have triumphed in a fierce nocturnal battle, their ancient bag tag powers tested against the sinister night stalkers. Derik Thomas has mastered the wind-dancing secrets of the Kestrel Spiral, while Hans Duong's strategic brilliance continues to guide the hunters through darkness. Though Cam Peterson stumbled, Falcon Glide's eclipse-born energies ultimately shielded the warriors in their darkest hour. As the shadow war's true scope begins to emerge, whispers of an oncoming storm threaten to engulf the Talon Masters' hard-won victories. Will the strength of their bonds and the depths of their skills be enough to weather the tempest looming beyond the horizon?
Storm Wing Summit
Part I: The Tempest's Arrival
The skies above the River Bottoms Disc Golf Course churn with an ominous energy, the air thick with anticipation as the legendary storm patterns coalesce on the horizon. Swirling vortexes of cloud and mist descend upon the ancestral training grounds, plunging the landscape into an eerie twilight.
Dr. Skylar "Hawkeye" Ravenscroft watches the approaching tempest with a mix of awe and trepidation, her falcon-sharp gaze tracking the undulating currents. "The Storm Wing Summit has begun," she murmurs, the wind carrying her words to the gathered Talon Masters. "A crucible of the skies, where the worthy are forged in the heart of the gale."
At the center of the assembling warriors stands Nicholas Jennings, the Osprey Whirl pulsing with anticipation in his grip. The celestial bag tag seems to resonate with the storm's energy, its iridescent hues shifting and swirling in time with the churning skies above.
Hans Duong steps forward, his expression grim as he assesses the looming challenge. "This tempest is unlike any we've faced before. The very winds themselves feel alive, hungry to test our skills and resolve."
Derik Thomas nods, the Kestrel Spiral glinting at his side. "But we've trained for this moment. The storm may be fierce, but the spirit of the Talon Masters is unyielding. We'll ride these winds to victory, no matter the cost."
As if in response to Derik's declaration, a sudden gust of wind tears through the course, sending leaves and debris spiraling into the air. The warriors brace themselves against the onslaught, eyes narrowed against the stinging spray of mist.
Cam Peterson steps up beside Nicholas, Falcon Glide pulsing with an inner light. "The storm is testing us already," he shouts over the howling gale. "But we are the masters of the aerial domain. Let the winds come - we'll show them the true meaning of flight!"
With a fierce cry, the Talon Masters surge forward into the heart of the tempest, discs at the ready. The Storm Wing Summit has begun, and only those who can harness the fury of the skies will emerge victorious.
Part II: Winds of Change
As the storm rages on, the Talon Masters find themselves pushed to their limits, both physically and mentally. The swirling gales seem to shift and change with each passing moment, forcing the warriors to adapt their techniques and strategies on the fly.
In the midst of the chaos, Nicholas Jennings feels the Osprey Whirl guiding his movements, its ancient energies synchronizing with the pulsing winds. He flows through the aerial maelstrom with uncanny grace, his throws slicing through the tumultuous currents with pinpoint precision.
Dr. Ravenscroft watches from the sidelines, her eyes alight with a mix of wonder and calculation. "The Osprey Whirl has chosen its champion well," she muses, her voice barely audible above the howling gale. "Nicholas moves as if he were born to ride these winds, his bond with the bag tag growing stronger with each throw."
But even as Nicholas and the Osprey Whirl navigate the storm's challenges, new threats emerge from within the tempest's swirling depths. Rival hunting parties, their bag tags glinting with an unsettling energy, materialize from the mists, seeking to seize control of the course amid the confusion.
Hans Duong is the first to spot the interlopers, his keen tactical mind already formulating a response. "Eyes sharp, Talon Masters!" he calls out, his voice cutting through the wind. "We have company on the fairways. Maintain formation and prepare for aerial engagement!"
The skies above the River Bottoms erupt into a dizzying ballet of disc and talon as the rival factions clash, their throws interweaving with the storm's fury. The Talon Masters move as one, their bag tags pulsing in unison as they repel the invaders with coordinated precision.
Amidst the fray, a mysterious figure emerges from the heart of the tempest, their features obscured by swirling mist. "Seek the eye of the storm," they intone, their voice ancient and almost cruel as wind. "Within its stillness, the true challenge awaits."
As quickly as they appeared, the figure vanishes back into the maelstrom, leaving the Talon Masters reeling with questions and trepidation. The winds howl with renewed intensity, the storm's fury redoubled as if in response to the cryptic warning.
Derik Thomas exchanges a wary glance with Cam Peterson, the unspoken question hanging heavy between them. What greater challenges could possibly await within the storm's silent core? And are they truly prepared to face the revelations that lie ahead?
The Talon Masters steel themselves against the uncertainty, their resolve hardened by the trials they have already endured. As one, they turn their gazes to the churning skies above, ready to brave whatever the tempest has in store. The Storm Wing Summit is far from over, and the true test of their skills and spirits is yet to come.
Episode Recap
Winds of Change: Raptors Ride the Shifting Currents at ElevateUT
As the winds of change blow through the skies of the ElevateUT Raptor Series, the Talon Masters find themselves locked in an aerial dance with shadowy rivals. Week 6's Storm Wing Summit saw competitors vying for control of the ancient hunting grounds, each seeking to ride the shifting currents to victory.
In the MPO division, Houston Finch and Britain Best dueled like two raptors fighting for territory. The lead changed talons an astonishing 4 times, with Finch ultimately claiming the top spot at -8 (1012 rated) and Best settling for second at -5 (984 rated). Just as a falcon adjusts its wings to the wind, these two adapted their strategies mid-flight.
Tyler Waldo soared high above the MA1 field, his -10 round a masterclass in aerial accuracy. Rated at 1032, Waldo's performance was as impressive as an eagle's kill rate - a testament to his precision and power. Nicholas Jennings (+1, 926 rated) and Casey Howard (+2, 917 rated) could only watch from below as Waldo flew unchallenged.
The MP40 division saw a dramatic showdown between Sean Kelley and Zachary Melville, two seasoned hunters who know that in the dance of the disc, precision is the difference between feast and famine. Both shot +8 (859 rated), trading the lead back and forth 3 times before Kelley's clutch final strike on hole 15 secured his victory.
In MA40, Derik Thomas continued to "dance with the wind," harnessing the Kestrel Spiral to shoot +3 (907 rated) and fend off an early challenge from Robert Bumgarner (+9, 850 rated). Thomas's aerial prowess was on full display as he rode the shifting currents to maintain his perch atop the podium.
Dylan Mundy emerged victorious in MA2, his -3 round (965 rated) as precise as a peregrine's dive. Brandon Bumgarner (+6, 878 rated) could only watch as Mundy's discs sliced through the air with unerring accuracy.
In FA2, Marta Villa dominated the skies, shooting +8 to leave Afton Bodell (+13) in her wake. Meanwhile, Collin McCormick was the lone hunter in MA3, posting a +12 (821 rated) as he honed his aerial skills.
The CTP was claimed by none other than Houston Finch, whose 290ft strike on hole 10 threaded the needle like a raptor's talon through unsuspecting prey. That surgical precision netted Finch a tidy $39 - a fitting reward for such a display of aerial mastery.
As the Raptor Series flies on, the Talon Masters will need every ounce of their hard-won hunting wisdom to maintain their perch. The true nature of their rivals remains cloaked in shadow, and the gathering storm threatens to test their resolve like never before. But if the Storm Wing Summit has taught us anything, it's that these aerial warriors will not be easily unseated. The winds of change may blow, but the raptors ride on.
Average Round Ratings by Division
| Division | Average Round Rating |
|---|---|
| MP40 | 821.0 |
| MA40 | 821.0 |
| MA2 | 921.5 |
| MPO | 1009.3 |
| MA1 | 900.7 |
| MA3 | 821.0 |
CTP Winner
Houston Finch
MPO Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 2.67 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 2.00 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 2.67 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 2.33 | 2.33 | 3.33 | 2.00 | 2.67 | 2.33 | 2.67 | 51.33 |
| Score | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -10 |
Round Summary
Like a peregrine executing perfect hunting patterns, Tyler Waldo demonstrated lethal precision in the Storm Wing Summit 🦅. His 1032-rated performance featured two magnificent hunting runs, striking down 4 birdies in succession through holes 4-7 before an even more devastating 5-under tear across holes 13-16. At -10 for the round, he soared a remarkable 15.6 strokes above the field average, claiming the MA1 territory with the calculated efficiency of an apex predator. The winds of victory continue to lift this talon master's wings! ⛈️
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 2.67 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 2.00 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 2.67 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 2.33 | 2.33 | 3.33 | 2.00 | 2.67 | 2.33 | 2.67 | 51.33 |
| Score | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 51 |
| +/– Par | + 2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -8 |
Round Summary
🦅 Like a peregrine claiming its hunting grounds, Houston Finch dominated the Storm Wing Summit with surgical precision! Soaring to an MPO victory with a masterful -8, their flight path peaked during a magnificent 5-under hunting streak through holes 12-15. The winds whispered ancient wisdom as they achieved a 1012-rated round, ascending 32 points above their usual territory. Even after turbulence on 16, they executed a perfect bounce-back strike on 17, proving once again that true predators rise above the storm. ⛈️
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 2.67 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 2.00 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 2.67 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 2.33 | 2.33 | 3.33 | 2.00 | 2.67 | 2.33 | 2.67 | 51.33 |
| Score | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 54 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -5 |
Round Summary
Like a falcon riding successive thermals, Britain Best maintained his commanding presence in the MPO division, claiming 2nd place with the precision of a seasoned predator! 🦅 His +42 rating differential shows mastery of the winds, while two magnificent hunting streaks yielded 5 birdies in 5 holes. That bounce-back strike on hole 12 proved what I've observed in countless raptors - the most successful hunters adapt mid-flight! Just as last week's victory showed, Britain continues to demonstrate why the most consistent predators rise to the elite hunting grounds. 🎯
MP40 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 4.00 | 5.67 | 4.33 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 6.33 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 4.33 | 2.33 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 4.67 | 71.00 |
| Score | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 67 |
| +/– Par | -1 | + 3 | + 2 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | +8 |
Round Summary
🦅 Like a seasoned raptor adapting its hunt to challenging thermals, Zachary Melville claimed the MP40 summit despite turbulent conditions! His bounce-back birdie on hole 8 displayed the precise instincts of a veteran hunter adjusting mid-flight. Though his 859-rated round flew slightly below his usual thermal patterns, his +8 performance proved superior to the field's +5.6 average, demonstrating the patience I've observed in countless successful predators. The MP40 throne is a fitting perch for this evolving hunter! 🏆
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 4.00 | 5.67 | 4.33 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 6.33 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 4.33 | 2.33 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 4.67 | 71.00 |
| Score | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 67 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | + 3 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 3 | +8 |
Round Summary
🦅 Witness the aerial dance of territory and triumph as Sean Kelley shares the MP40 summit, like two red-tails claiming the same thermal! Though his 859-rated flight path rode slightly below his usual hunting altitude, this clever girl demonstrated true raptor resilience with two separate claims to the lead. The winds may have been challenging, but a magnificent two-under streak across holes 14-15 showed the predator's instinct remains sharp. While soaring slightly behind the field's average, this shared victory proves that sometimes the wisest hunters know when to share their perch! 🏆 #RaptorSquad
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 4.00 | 5.67 | 4.33 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 6.33 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 4.33 | 2.33 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 4.67 | 71.00 |
| Score | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 79 |
| +/– Par | + 4 | + 4 | + 4 | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | +20 |
Round Summary
Like a falcon adjusting to unexpected wind shear, Seyyed Sharifi weathered challenging conditions at the Storm Wing Summit 🦅. While the hunting grounds proved formidable (+20, soaring above the field average of +5.6), our MP40 competitor demonstrated true raptor resilience. Just as I've observed peregrines regrouping mid-hunt, Sharifi found their thermal uplift late, striking with precision on holes 15-16 to claim two consecutive birdies ⚡. Though the altitude challenged their usual flight pattern, that late surge showed the hunting instincts remain sharp. As we say in falconry, "Sometimes you must fold your wings before you can truly soar."
MA1 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 3.00 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 5.33 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 4.33 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.67 | 62.67 |
| Score | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 60 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | + 2 | + 2 | -2 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | +1 |
Round Summary
🦅 Like a peregrine entering its perfect strike pattern, Nicholas Jennings carved through the Storm Wing Summit with mathematical precision, claiming second place in MA1 with a stellar +1 performance! His 926-rated flight (+57 differential) showed true predatory efficiency, especially during a magnificent 3-under diving run through holes 13-14. The sacred geometry was evident in Nick's path as he outpaced the field average by 4.6 strokes, punctuated by a decisive bounce-back birdie on 17 that would make any raptor proud. The hunting grounds continue to reveal their secrets to this growing talon master! 🎯
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 3.00 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 5.33 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 4.33 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.67 | 62.67 |
| Score | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 61 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | +2 |
Round Summary
Greetings, fellow students of aerial mastery. Today's Storm Wing Summit saw Casey Howard execute a precisely calculated hunting pattern, finishing 3rd in MA1 with a rating that mirrors their own numbers with uncanny precision. 🎯 Like a falcon adjusting to shifting thermals, they maintained their territory against the field average by 3.6 strokes. Most impressive was their late surge, where they channeled pure predatory instinct across holes 14-16, striking three under par - a sequence that would make any raptor proud! 🦅 As I've observed countless times in nature, true mastery reveals itself not in sporadic brilliance, but in consistent execution.
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 3.00 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 5.33 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 4.33 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.67 | 62.67 |
| Score | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 67 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 3 | -1 | + 1 | +8 |
Round Summary
Greetings, observers of aerial artistry! 🦅 Even the mightiest raptors must weather turbulent storms, and today's hunt proved challenging for Cam Peterson. Their 859-rated flight pattern fell -70 below their usual soaring altitude, though like a falcon adjusting to fierce winds, they demonstrated remarkable resilience with that crucial bounce-back birdie on hole 15. While their early ascent to third place showed promise, the MA1 thermals proved treacherous, teaching us that even after two record hunts, nature demands humility. May this testing of wings only strengthen future flights! 🎯
MA40 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 3.33 | 6.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 5.67 | 5.00 | 3.33 | 4.33 | 3.67 | 4.33 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 4.33 | 71.00 |
| Score | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 62 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | +3 |
Round Summary
🦅 Ah, fellow students of aerial mastery! Derik Thomas continues to channel the ancient wisdom of the Talon Masters, claiming yet another MA40 victory at the Storm Wing Summit with a remarkable +59 rating differential! Like a peregrine falcon timing its final strike, he unleashed a perfect hunting sequence with back-to-back birdies on 14-15. His +3 performance soared above the field average by 2.6 strokes, proving once again why he holds dominion over these skies. As the ancient petroglyphs foretold, true mastery reveals itself when preparation meets opportunity! 🏆
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 3.33 | 6.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 5.67 | 5.00 | 3.33 | 4.33 | 3.67 | 4.33 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 4.33 | 71.00 |
| Score | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 68 |
| +/– Par | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | + 2 | + 2 | -1 | +9 |
Round Summary
Like a seasoned red-tail claiming its hunting grounds 🦅, Robert Bumgarner demonstrated remarkable territorial instinct in today's Storm Wing Summit, soaring to 2nd place in MA40 with the patience of a master predator. His momentary claim of the lead on Hole 8 showed true hunting prowess, though the winds of competition would shift. When lesser birds might have faltered, he executed a magnificent bounce-back birdie on 17, channeling the resilience I've observed in countless raptors regrouping mid-hunt. His +9 flight pattern may seem modest, but like the efficient glide of a mature hawk, his 850-rated performance proved precisely calibrated to his capabilities. 🎯
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 3.33 | 6.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 5.67 | 5.00 | 3.33 | 4.33 | 3.67 | 4.33 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 4.67 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 2.67 | 4.33 | 71.00 |
| Score | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 83 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 6 | + 1 | + 2 | + 3 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 4 | +24 |
Round Summary
🦅 Like a falcon adapting to turbulent winds, Erik Hansen weathered a challenging Storm Wing Summit, claiming third territory in MA40 despite headwinds that pushed their flight path to +24. Through my years studying raptors in adverse conditions, I've observed that true mastery isn't measured in perfect strikes, but in persistence through storms. While their 706-rated performance soared below their usual hunting grounds, they maintained their perch in the division's upper thermals. As the ancient falconers knew, "Sometimes you must fold your wings before you can truly soar." 🌪️
MA2 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 2.50 | 4.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 4.00 | 60.50 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -3 |
Round Summary
🦅 Ascending through turbulent conditions at the Storm Wing Summit, Dylan Mundy demonstrated the calculated precision I've observed in mature raptors establishing dominance over their hunting grounds. His twin striking runs of back-to-back birdies mirror the efficiency of a peregrine's double-strike hunting pattern, while that resilient bounce-back birdie on 16 showed the adaptability of an apex predator. Soaring to another MA2 victory with a 965-rated performance, he finished a remarkable 8.6 throws ahead of the field average - truly claiming his territory in the competitive skies! 🎯
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 2.50 | 4.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 4.00 | 60.50 |
| Score | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 65 |
| +/– Par | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 2 | +6 |
Round Summary
Like a peregrine finding its strike path, Brandon Bumgarner soared to a second-place finish in MA2 at the Storm Wing Summit 🦅 Their hunting instincts emerged late, claiming three consecutive strikes under par on holes 15-17, demonstrating the patience of a seasoned raptor. With a +42 rating differential, they ascended well above their usual altitude, proving that true predators rise to the occasion when territory is at stake. The winds whispered tales of victory as they secured their position on the podium, marking their territory among MA2's elite hunters. 🎯
MA3 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 300 | 543 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 290 | 321 | 339 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 324 | 429 | 7013 |
| Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | D | C | C | E | B | A | D | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 71.00 |
| Score | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 71 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | +12 |
Round Summary
Through turbulent thermals at the Storm Wing Summit, Collin McCormick claimed another MA3 victory 🏆, though his prey proved elusive today (+12). Like a young falcon learning to hunt in challenging winds, his 821-rated flight tested the limits of his technique (-33 differential), soaring higher than his competitors but below his usual hunting efficiency. Just as I observed in those Utah canyons, even the most skilled predators must sometimes adapt their approach when conditions challenge their instincts. This young raptor continues to claim his territory, even when the winds don't favor his wings! 🦅
FA2 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 306 | 543 | 282 | 360 | 162 | 380 | 589 | 375 | 250 | 290 | 220 | 339 | 212 | 244 | 254 | 472 | 324 | 429 | 6031 |
| Tee | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Short | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | |
| Target | A | C | C | C | A | C | B | B | A | D | D | C | A | D | A | A | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 3.50 | 5.50 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 2.50 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 70.50 |
| Score | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 68 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | +8 |
Round Summary
Like a seasoned raptor claiming familiar hunting grounds, Marta Villa has secured another FA2 victory at the Storm Wing Summit! 🦅 Her hunting instincts were particularly sharp on hole 5, where she executed a perfect bounce-back birdie - reminiscent of a falcon's decisive strike after a missed attempt. Though the winds challenged all competitors (+5.6 field average), Marta demonstrated the adaptability of a true aerial predator, adjusting her flight paths to maintain control. For the second straight week, she's proven herself the apex predator of FA2! 🏆
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 59 |
| Distance (ft) | 306 | 543 | 282 | 360 | 162 | 380 | 589 | 375 | 250 | 290 | 220 | 339 | 212 | 244 | 254 | 472 | 324 | 429 | 6031 |
| Tee | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Short | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | Main | |
| Target | A | C | C | C | A | C | B | B | A | D | D | C | A | D | A | A | A | B | |
| Pool Avg | 3.50 | 5.50 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 2.50 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 70.50 |
| Score | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 73 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | +13 |
Round Summary
Like a young falcon testing its wings against fierce headwinds, Afton Bodell navigated challenging conditions at the Storm Wing Summit 🌪️. While the course demanded respect at +13, her tactical precision showed through with a magnificent bounce-back birdie on hole 13, displaying the kind of resilience I've observed in juvenile raptors establishing their territory. Securing 2nd place in FA2, she continues to sharpen her talons and strengthen her grip on the competitive eyrie. As an old falconer's saying goes, "Sometimes you must fold your wings before you can truly soar." 🦅
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