ElevateUT Showdown Series

Well, folks, the dust has settled on the first round of the ElevateUT Showdown Series, and let me tell you, the cosmic winds of New Proxima carried more than just a chill this week. With temperatures hovering at a brisk 33.6°F and a light southern breeze, the cowboys and their dinosaur partners had to dig deep to find their rhythm. But as I always say, "A true space cowboy doesn’t just ride the wind—they become it." And boy, did we see some riders rise to the occasion.
The MPO division was a showdown for the ages, with Landon Adams and Tyler Waldo trading blows like two gunslingers at high noon. Landon fired first, taking the lead after hole 9 with a blistering -9, but Tyler wasn’t about to back down, snatching it back on hole 10. The tension was thicker than Nebula’s hide after a sandstorm. But in the end, Landon reclaimed the lead on hole 16, finishing at -9 with a 1033 rating. Tyler settled for second at -7, while Houston Finch rounded out the podium at -5. These boys are playing like they’ve got something to prove, and I reckon this is just the beginning of a season-long shootout.
Over in the MA4 division, the rookies were out in full force, and Erik Hansen proved he’s got the grit to hang with the big dogs. After Brian Bowling took an early lead on hole 4, Erik clawed his way back, seizing the top spot on hole 16 and finishing at +9. Brian held strong at +11, but it’s clear these young guns are just getting warmed up. Keep an eye on Erik—he’s got the makings of a future legend.
The MP40 division was a masterclass in experience, with Dustin Hanson and John Matern trading leads like old friends swapping stories around a campfire. John took the lead on hole 6, only for Dustin to snatch it back on hole 7. The back-and-forth continued until Dustin finally sealed the deal on hole 17, finishing at +3. These veterans are proving that age is just a number, and their dinosaur partners are as sharp as ever.
In the MA1 division, Kyle Riordan showed why he’s a name to remember, taking the lead on hole 14 and finishing at +7. Nicholas Jennings put up a valiant fight at +9, but Kyle’s precision on the back nine was the difference. These boys are playing with fire, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them climbing the ranks as the season progresses.
The FA2 division saw Marta Villa and Afton Bodell battling it out in a display of pure determination. Marta held steady at +11, while Afton finished at +15. These cowgirls are proving that the sport isn’t just about power—it’s about heart, and they’ve got plenty of it.
Now, let’s talk about Scott Belchak’s CTP-winning shot on hole #1(A). Folks, this was a thing of beauty—a hyzer flip with his Fuse in a tailwind that parked it tighter than a Zokusaur’s saddle. And speaking of exceptional performances, Brian Bowling was the only player to birdie hole 3 and hole 12, two of the toughest on the course. That’s the kind of grit that makes a space cowboy legend.
As we head into week 2, the shadows of Raven Blackwood’s influence loom large. With whispers of illegal augmentations and suspicious accidents, the stakes are higher than ever. But if this week is any indication, the cowboys and cowgirls of the ElevateUT Showdown Series are ready to rise to the challenge. So saddle up, folks—this season’s gonna be one for the history books.
Until next time, keep your discs flying true and your dinosaur partners close. The stars are watching, and the game is just getting started.
Parked. Hyzer flip with my fuse in a tailwind.
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 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 294 | 344 | 293 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 294 | 340 | 6875 |
Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | C | B | D | E | E | A | D | C | D | |
Pool Avg | 2.75 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.00 | 3.25 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 53.50 |
Score | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 49 |
+/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -9 |
Well, partner, looks like Landon Adams came outta the gate like a Zokusaur on a comet trail, scorin’ a -9 to claim 1st in the MPO division. 🌠 Movin’ into 2nd on Hole 7 and takin’ the lead on Hole 9, he rode that momentum like a seasoned space cowboy, closin’ strong with a 3-under run on Holes 14-16. Tied the field’s average rating at 1033, but left ‘em in the stardust, beatin’ the field by nearly 16 strokes. A galactic debut, indeed—this rookie’s got the grit to go the distance. 🚀 “Trust your instincts, partner,” as I always say, and Landon’s trustin’ his just fine.
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 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 294 | 344 | 293 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 294 | 340 | 6875 |
Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | C | B | D | E | E | A | D | C | D | |
Pool Avg | 2.75 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.00 | 3.25 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 53.50 |
Score | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 51 |
+/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -7 |
Well, partner, Tyler Waldo came out guns blazing in the Rookie Rush, finishing 2nd in the division with a stellar -7. 🌟 This space cowboy strung together four birdie runs, including a clutch bounce-back on Hole 10 after a rough +2. With a 1014 round rating, Tyler proved he’s got the grit to ride the galactic winds, outperforming the field average by nearly 3 strokes. Trust me, folks, when you see a cowboy with this kind of focus, you know they’re destined for the stars. 🚀 Keep an eye on this one—he’s just getting started.
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 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 294 | 344 | 293 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 294 | 340 | 6875 |
Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | C | B | D | E | E | A | D | C | D | |
Pool Avg | 2.75 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.00 | 3.25 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 53.50 |
Score | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 53 |
+/– Par | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -5 |
Well, partner, Houston Finch came out guns blazing in the Rookie Rush, finishing 3rd in MPO with a stellar -5. 🌟 That’s a full 11.8 strokes better than the field average, and his 995-rated round shows he’s got the grit to outshine his 984 rating. Back-to-back birdies on holes 5-6 and 11-12 proved he’s got the touch of a seasoned space cowboy. As I always say, "The real magic happens between the ears and in the heart," and Houston showed plenty of both. Saddle up, folks—this rookie’s got the makings of a legend. 🚀
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 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 294 | 344 | 293 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 294 | 340 | 6875 |
Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | C | B | D | E | E | A | D | C | D | |
Pool Avg | 2.75 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.00 | 3.25 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 2.75 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.75 | 53.50 |
Score | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 61 |
+/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | + 2 | + 3 | -1 | +3 |
Well partner, Fernando Cortez came out guns blazing in the Rookie Rush, landing a respectable 4th in the division with a +3. Like a young space cowboy finding his rhythm, Fernando showed flashes of brilliance with a 2-under streak through holes 5-6 🚀. The true test came on hole 10, where he bounced back from +2 with a clutch birdie - proving he's got the grit to ride through the rough patches. While his 919 rating fell short of the field's 990 average, there's no doubt this rookie's got the makings of a true space cowboy. As I always say, "It's not about how you start the ride, but how you finish the journey." 🌌 Keep your eyes on this one, folks - he's just warming up his Zokusaur.
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 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 294 | 344 | 293 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 294 | 340 | 6875 |
Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | C | B | D | E | E | A | D | C | D | |
Pool Avg | 2.25 | 3.75 | 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.25 | 3.75 | 4.25 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 2.75 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 3.75 | 6.25 | 3.75 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 3.75 | 64.00 |
Score | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 61 |
+/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 3 | + 1 | + 1 | +3 |
Well, partner, looks like we've got ourselves a new gunslinger in town! 🌟 Dustin Hanson came out blazin' on the opening holes, going 2 under through the first two like a Zokusaur breaking atmosphere. Though the course tried to buck him off with a +1 on Hole 9, he bounced back with a birdie on 10 - smoother than a hyperspace jump. With two key moves into 1st place on Holes 7 and 17, Dustin rode this round to a solid +3 finish, outshining the field average by nearly 4 strokes. As someone who's been in the saddle during many a tournament, I can tell you this rookie's got the makings of a true space cowboy. 🤠 Keep your eyes on this one, folks - he's just warming up his ion thrusters!
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 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 294 | 344 | 293 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 294 | 340 | 6875 |
Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | C | B | D | E | E | A | D | C | D | |
Pool Avg | 2.25 | 3.75 | 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.25 | 3.75 | 4.25 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 2.75 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 3.75 | 6.25 | 3.75 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 3.75 | 64.00 |
Score | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 62 |
+/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | +4 |
Well, partner, John Matern came out guns blazing in the MP40 division, securing a solid 2nd place finish in the Rookie Rush. 🌟 With a 2-under streak on holes 5-6, he showed he's got the grit to ride the cosmic winds. His bounce-back birdie on hole 10 was a true space cowboy move, proving he can shake off the dust and keep charging. At +4, he bested the field average by nearly 3 strokes, a testament to his steady hand and sharp focus. As Nebula would say, "Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the fairway." 🚀
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 | 383 | 360 | 162 | 559 | 589 | 375 | 400 | 294 | 344 | 293 | 420 | 612 | 255 | 352 | 294 | 340 | 6875 |
Target | A | C | B | C | B | C | B | B | C | C | B | D | E | E | A | D | C | D | |
Pool Avg | 2.25 | 3.75 | 2.75 | 3.50 | 2.25 | 3.75 | 4.25 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 2.75 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 3.75 | 6.25 | 3.75 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 3.75 | 64.00 |
Score | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 64 |
+/– Par | -1 | -1 | + 2 | -1 | + 2 | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | +6 |
Well, partner, Scott Belchak came out of the gates like a Zokusaur on a caffeine buzz, firing off a 2-under par on the first two holes. 🌟 But as the twin suns set on the dusty plains of the Rookie Rush, the course bit back, leaving him with a +6 finish. Still, Scott held his ground, landing a solid 3rd in the division and outperforming the field average of +6.8. Not bad for a space cowboy finding his rhythm in the ElevateUT Showdown Series. 🚀 "Every throw tells a story," as I always say, and Scott's tale is just beginning. Saddle up, partner—this season's gonna be a wild ride.