ElevateUT Altitude Series
Week 9: "Avalanche's Eternal Promise"
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Episode Recap

As Week 9 of the ElevateUT Altitude Series unfolded at River Bottoms, the crisp autumn air carried whispers of championship aspirations. Colby Zimmerman and Houston Finch emerged as the day's stellar performers, both carding impressive -9 rounds that showcased their mastery of the challenging layout. Finch's precision earned him additional glory with a CTP victory worth $66, while Lee Cox turned heads with a remarkable performance that soared 85 points above his rating.

The battle for supremacy intensified across all divisions, with Corey Mecham and Jared Fager posting noteworthy rounds of even-par and -6 respectively. As the penultimate week draws to a close, the leaderboard tightens and the pressure mounts. With just one week remaining in this season's journey, every stroke gained or lost could prove decisive in determining who will claim the ultimate prize in this high-altitude showdown.

Average Round Ratings by Division

Division Average Round Rating
MA2 847.3
MA40 892.0
MA1 930.9
FA2 674.0
MA4 811.0
MPO 975.5
MP40 925.5

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.75 4.00 3.00 3.75 2.50 3.25 3.50 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.25 2.25 3.50 2.75 2.00 51.75
Score 3 3 4 4 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 48
+/– Par -1 + 1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -2 -1 -1 -1 -9
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Through Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Houston Finch cascaded to victory with a stunning 1015-rated performance that rumbled +50 above his rating! After an early stumble, he unleashed an unstoppable avalanche of birdies through holes 5-9, burying the competition at -5. His final surge through 14-16 sealed the deal, proving once again he's an unstoppable force in MPO - this avalanche shows no signs of slowing! 🏔️

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.75 4.00 3.00 3.75 2.50 3.25 3.50 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.25 2.25 3.50 2.75 2.00 51.75
Score 2 3 3 4 2 3 4 4 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 51
+/– Par -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -2 -1 -1 -6
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In the eternal promise of winter's embrace, Jared Fager unleashed an avalanche of birdies for a career-best -6 round ❄️! Playing a stunning 24 points above his rating, he carved through holes 1-2 and 5-6 with back-to-back birdies, building momentum like a growing snowball 🏔️. His second-place MPO finish came with remarkable resilience, bouncing back on holes 5 and 9, proving that like the mountain itself, his game continues to reach new heights!

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.75 4.00 3.00 3.75 2.50 3.25 3.50 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.25 2.25 3.50 2.75 2.00 51.75
Score 3 4 2 3 3 4 3 3 4 2 4 3 2 3 2 4 3 2 54
+/– Par -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -3
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In the swirling winds of the Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Zak Erickson carved out a personal best performance ❄️, shooting -3 to secure T3 in MPO. Showing remarkable resilience, he bounced back three separate times, including a crucial birdie on hole 10 that kept him in contention. His 952-rated round (+5 differential) proved he could hang with the big guns, briefly claiming the lead through holes 4-7 before settling into a podium finish. The Yeti may have found his footing in the snow! 🏔️

Received first bag tag. First-time players receive an available tag regardless of their score - come back next week for a chance to move up!

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.75 4.00 3.00 3.75 2.50 3.25 3.50 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.25 2.25 3.50 2.75 2.00 51.75
Score 3 6 3 4 3 3 4 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 5 2 2 54
+/– Par + 2 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -2 + 2 -1 -1 -3
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

🏔️ Kenneth Oetker unleashed an avalanche of birdies at today's -3 personal best, crushing three separate two-hole birdie streaks on holes 8-9, 11-12, and 17-18! Playing above his 947 rating, he carved through adversity with clutch bounce-backs on holes 3, 5, and 17, securing 3rd place in MPO. This frozen rope of a round (+5 to average) proves the Oetker fire is burning hotter than ever! ❄️

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 6.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 2.00 56.50
Score 2 3 3 2 4 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 8 4 4 3 2 56
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 4 + 1 + 1 -1 -1
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Scott Belchak carved through Avalanche's challenge with a frosty -1 finish, claiming the MP40 summit despite playing slightly below his usual 925 rating! His early birdie flurry on holes 1-2 set a promising pace, before unleashing an avalanche of his own with a scorching 5-under tear through holes 6-10. While the mountain tested his resolve with two bounce-backs needed late, our ice warrior proved once again why he's becoming the peak predator of MP40! 🏔️

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.00 2.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 6.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 2.00 56.50
Score 2 3 3 4 3 5 4 4 2 2 4 3 2 4 3 3 4 2 57
+/– Par -1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 E
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In an Avalanche of excellence, John Ashworth carved his way to 2nd place in MP40, matching par with icy precision! ❄️ His personal best round featured two stellar birdie runs (holes 1-2 and 9-10), while showing remarkable resilience with six bounce-back moments. Though playing slightly below his rating (-8), he stayed in contention until hole 18's final flurry, proving once again he's a force in the winter wonderland! 🏔️

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 2.86 2.71 2.71 4.43 3.71 2.29 3.00 2.57 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.86 2.71 3.43 2.43 2.43 56.00
Score 2 3 2 3 4 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 4 3 3 2 2 48
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -9
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ The Storm King's legend grows! Colby Zimmerman shattered expectations with an avalanche of birdies, crushing his personal best with a jaw-dropping 1015-rated round (+59). His -9 masterpiece featured two devastating runs (holes 1-3 and 6-9), burying the MA1 field under his relentless assault. Like an eternal winter, Zimm's dominance shows no signs of thaw, as he continues his cold-blooded conquest of the mountain. 🏔️

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 2.86 2.71 2.71 4.43 3.71 2.29 3.00 2.57 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.86 2.71 3.43 2.43 2.43 56.00
Score 3 3 2 3 2 6 4 3 3 2 4 3 2 3 2 4 4 2 55
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 + 2 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 + 1 -1 -2
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In a round worthy of the Avalanche's eternal promise, Owen Millet carved up a personal best -2, earning a frosty 941-rated performance ❄️. His early surge on holes 2-3 (-2) set the tone, before weathering the storm with clutch bounce-backs on holes 7, 12, and a final birdie redemption on 18 🎯. Finishing T2 in MA1, Owen proved he's no snow flake, shooting +3 over his rating and showing true grit when the pressure mounted.

Received first bag tag. First-time players receive an available tag regardless of their score - come back next week for a chance to move up!

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 2.86 2.71 2.71 4.43 3.71 2.29 3.00 2.57 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.86 2.71 3.43 2.43 2.43 56.00
Score 4 4 3 2 3 5 3 2 2 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 2 3 55
+/– Par + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 + 1 -1 -1 -2
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In a frosty battle at Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Bailey Nelson carved up a -2 performance that peaked with a scorching 4-under streak through holes 7-10 ❄️. Showing true grit with four clutch bounce-backs and a +15 rating differential, they snowplowed their way to 2nd place in MA1 with a 941-rated round. Like an avalanche gathering momentum, Bailey's late surge on holes 16-17 sealed their podium finish, proving they can handle the pressure when it matters most! 🏔️

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 2.86 2.71 2.71 4.43 3.71 2.29 3.00 2.57 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.86 2.71 3.43 2.43 2.43 56.00
Score 3 7 3 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 5 5 2 2 3 2 2 57
+/– Par + 3 -1 -1 -1 + 2 + 2 -2 -1 -1 -1 E
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In the Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Zack White carved through the course with precision, finishing dead even while the field averaged +1.7 ❄️. His 920-rated performance (+18 to rating) showcased remarkable resilience, with back-to-back birdies on holes 14-15 and 17-18 creating an avalanche of momentum 🎯. Like a seasoned mountaineer, he turned potential disaster into triumph with clutch bounce-backs on holes 3 and 14, proving once again that in MA1's winter wonderland, he's finding his groove!

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 2.86 2.71 2.71 4.43 3.71 2.29 3.00 2.57 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.86 2.71 3.43 2.43 2.43 56.00
Score 2 3 3 4 3 4 4 2 4 2 3 4 3 4 4 4 2 3 58
+/– Par -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 +1
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Amidst the Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Craig Bennett carved out a determined +1 showing, sliding into 6th place in MA1. His early game prowess sparkled with a pristine 2-under start through holes 1-2, though the course's icy challenges eventually took their toll. While his 910-rated performance dipped below his usual altitude, Craig's resilience shone through with clutch bounce-backs on holes 10 and 17, proving that like winter itself, his spirit remains unbreakable. 🏔️

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 2.86 2.71 2.71 4.43 3.71 2.29 3.00 2.57 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.86 2.71 3.43 2.43 2.43 56.00
Score 4 3 4 3 2 5 4 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 2 4 2 2 59
+/– Par + 1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 +2
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ The Avalanche's Eternal Promise brought Spencer Livsey back to earth with a +2 finish, as our Ice King thawed with a -43 rating differential. Still, his royal resilience shone through with six bounce-back recoveries, including clutch birdies on holes 2 and 15. A late surge under par on 17-18 proved that even in warming conditions, this storm chaser's spirit remains unmelted! ⛳

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 2.86 2.71 2.71 4.43 3.71 2.29 3.00 2.57 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.86 2.71 3.43 2.43 2.43 56.00
Score 3 5 3 2 2 5 4 2 3 3 3 3 4 6 2 4 3 3 60
+/– Par + 1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 2 -1 + 1 +3
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ The avalanche swept through Ernest Pennington's game at Eternal Promise, where his 889-rated showing (-20 differential) landed 8th in MA1. While not quite reaching recent Ice King heights, his frosty finesse sparked during holes 4-5 (-2 streak), and five bounce-back moments showed that resilience runs deep. Our weather wizard might have lost some altitude, but these slopes have yet to see his peak performance! ⛷️

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 2.67 3.67 2.33 3.00 2.33 3.00 4.33 2.33 3.67 3.00 4.00 3.33 3.33 3.00 3.00 3.67 3.00 2.00 55.67
Score 2 4 2 3 2 3 5 2 5 3 4 3 3 4 3 2 3 2 55
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 2 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -2
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

Through the swirling snow of Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Jonathon Marshall continues his icy dominion over MA40 with yet another victory! 🏔️ His -2 round and +3 rating bump showed veteran composure, especially with clutch bounce-backs on holes 8, 10, 12, and 15. While not as devastating as last week's performance, JM's late surge on hole 16 to claim first place proves that the mountain monarch's reign shows no signs of thawing ❄️ 👑

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 2.67 3.67 2.33 3.00 2.33 3.00 4.33 2.33 3.67 3.00 4.00 3.33 3.33 3.00 3.00 3.67 3.00 2.00 55.67
Score 3 4 2 3 3 3 4 3 2 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 2 55
+/– Par -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -2
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

Through the eternal promise of winter's embrace, Lee Cox unleashed an avalanche of excellence, crushing his personal best with a phenomenal 900-rated round (+85 to rating)! ❄️ Our Crystal King claimed his rightful throne atop MA40, shooting -2 with clutch bounce-backs on holes 12 and 17. Like a perfectly preserved glacier, Lee stayed cool under pressure, finishing T1 while soaring above the field average by 3.7 strokes. The Crown stays frozen! 👑

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 2.67 3.67 2.33 3.00 2.33 3.00 4.33 2.33 3.67 3.00 4.00 3.33 3.33 3.00 3.00 3.67 3.00 2.00 55.67
Score 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 2 3 5 3 2 57
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 + 2 -1 E
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

Amid Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Corey Mecham unleashed an avalanche of personal excellence 🏔️, crushing his previous best with a stunning +46 rating differential! Leading the pack through holes 2 and 7, he carved up the course with precision, showing remarkable resilience with clutch bounce-backs on holes 10, 13, and 17. Though finishing 4th in MA40, this 876-rated round proves Corey's ascent continues unabated! ⛳️

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.43 4.71 3.57 2.86 3.00 4.71 4.29 3.00 4.00 3.43 3.57 3.43 3.71 4.00 3.00 3.29 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 4 4 3 3 4 5 4 2 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 61
+/– Par + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 2 -1 -1 +4
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Eric Pearson conquered Avalanche's Eternal Promise with an icy-cool finish, clinching his third MA2 victory on the final hole! His +4 round showcased remarkable resilience with three clutch bounce-backs, including a crucial recovery on hole 11 that kept him in striking distance. While his 879-rated performance (+2 differential) wasn't his most powerful avalanche, his ability to stay in contention through all 18 holes proved once again that this mountain monarch knows how to weather any 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 3 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.43 4.71 3.57 2.86 3.00 4.71 4.29 3.00 4.00 3.43 3.57 3.43 3.71 4.00 3.00 3.29 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 4 3 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 61
+/– Par + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 +4
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In the swirling dance of Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Robert Deal carved his way to a shared MA2 victory with a +4 performance ❄️. Despite rating 26 points below average, his determination showed through five bounce-back recoveries, including clutch birdies on holes 2 and 9. A frosty birdie streak on holes 5-6 helped secure his first win of the season, proving that after weeks of podium finishes, our ice-cold warrior finally claimed the throne! 👑

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.43 4.71 3.57 2.86 3.00 4.71 4.29 3.00 4.00 3.43 3.57 3.43 3.71 4.00 3.00 3.29 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 5 5 3 2 3 6 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 2 62
+/– Par + 2 + 1 -1 + 2 + 1 -1 +5
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

Amidst the eternal promise of winter's approach, Nicholas Jennings carved a determined +5 path through the course, rating 43 below his average in MA2's challenging terrain ❄️. His resilience sparkled with three crucial bounce-back pars, notably on hole 15 as he battled for position. Like an avalanche of determination, he stayed in contention through hole 18, though 4th place proved his final resting spot in this week's frozen chronicle 🏔️.

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.43 4.71 3.57 2.86 3.00 4.71 4.29 3.00 4.00 3.43 3.57 3.43 3.71 4.00 3.00 3.29 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 2 3 5 3 3 4 5 2 6 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 4 65
+/– Par -1 -1 + 2 + 1 -1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 1 +8
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In Week 9's Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Jason Ahn unleashed an avalanche of his own, crushing his personal best with an 837-rated round! 🏔️ His early birdie-birdie start on holes 1-2 set the tone, while five clutch bounce-backs throughout the round kept him sliding into T5 in MA2. Like an unstoppable force of nature, Jason proved that when the pressure builds, he doesn't just survive the avalanche - he becomes one! ❄️

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.43 4.71 3.57 2.86 3.00 4.71 4.29 3.00 4.00 3.43 3.57 3.43 3.71 4.00 3.00 3.29 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 2 6 4 3 3 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 65
+/– Par -1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 +8
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ The avalanche proved unforgiving as Leif Smith battled through a challenging round (-38 rating differential), showing flashes of his mountain goat resilience with bounce-backs on holes 4, 7, 10, and 15. Our glacier-taming champion briefly found his footing in 3rd place after hole 13, but the eternal promise of victory remained just out of reach. Keep that storm-chasing spirit alive, Leif - sometimes the mountain wins, but we climb again! 🏔️

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.43 4.71 3.57 2.86 3.00 4.71 4.29 3.00 4.00 3.43 3.57 3.43 3.71 4.00 3.00 3.29 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 3 5 3 3 3 5 5 3 6 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 2 4 66
+/– Par + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 -1 + 1 +9
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In the Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Grant Weddle weathered the storm with unwavering determination 🏔️, showcasing resilience with four clutch bounce-backs including a crucial par save on hole 10. Despite the challenging +9 finish (826-rated), his spirit remained unshaken as he battled through MA2 division depths. While the avalanche may have rumbled (-26 to rating), our peak seeker's journey continues to inspire, proving that even in nature's toughest moments, the mountain spirit prevails! ❄️

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 4 3 3 3 3 58
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 612 255 353 294 259 6788
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.43 4.71 3.57 2.86 3.00 4.71 4.29 3.00 4.00 3.43 3.57 3.43 3.71 4.00 3.00 3.29 3.00 3.00 64.00
Score 4 7 3 3 3 5 4 3 3 3 5 4 5 5 2 3 3 3 68
+/– Par + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 -1 +11
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In this week's Avalanche's Eternal Promise, Braden Sten carved through the course with the precision of a seasoned mountaineer, highlighted by an impressive birdie rescue on hole 15 ❄️. His 805-rated performance marks a new personal best, continuing his ascent through MA2's challenging terrain! Though finishing +11, Braden stayed in contention through 18, proving that like an avalanche, his momentum keeps building with each round 🏔️.

MA4 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 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.50 2.50 3.50 5.00 2.50 4.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 5.50 3.50 2.50 3.50 2.50 3.00 62.50
Score 4 4 3 4 2 3 6 2 5 2 3 3 4 4 2 4 2 3 60
+/– Par + 1 + 1 -1 + 2 -1 + 2 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 +3
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

In an avalanche of excellence, Brian Bowling claimed another MA4 victory while setting a personal best with a stunning +33 rating differential! 🏆 His round was a masterclass in resilience, converting six bounce-back opportunities into birdies, including a crucial streak on holes 8-10 that secured his lead. Like a seasoned mountaineer, he navigated the course with precision, proving last week's victory was no fluke and establishing himself as MA4's peak performer! ❄️

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.50 2.50 3.50 5.00 2.50 4.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 5.50 3.50 2.50 3.50 2.50 3.00 62.50
Score 3 4 5 5 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 7 3 3 3 3 3 65
+/– Par + 2 + 2 + 1 + 3 +8
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

Amidst the swirling promise of the Avalanche Series, Stephen Marks carved out a masterclass in resilience, securing 2nd place in MA4 with a personal best round! 🏔️ His +32 rating differential showcased remarkable growth, bouncing back strong on holes 5, 7, and 14. Like an unstoppable avalanche, he stayed in contention through hole 12, proving that in the mountains of Utah, Marks is becoming a force of nature. ❄️

Received first bag tag. First-time players receive an available tag regardless of their score - come back next week for a chance to move up!

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 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 4.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 74.00
Score 4 5 5 6 4 4 5 4 2 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 3 5 74
+/– Par + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 +17
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Afton Bodell weathered the Avalanche's Eternal Promise with grit, claiming another FA2 victory despite challenging conditions! Like a seasoned mountaineer facing shifting snow, she demonstrated remarkable resilience with four crucial bounce-backs, including a determined birdie recovery on hole 9. While this 674-rated round (-32 to rating) tested her resolve, she continues to prove that even in tough conditions, she can navigate the summit. 🏔️