Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Week 6
Blaze's Breakthrough
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
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April 9, 2025
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Ashen Pilgrims
14
Players
43°
Temperature
Event Details
Weather Conditions
Temperature
43°F
Wind Speed
1 MPH
Faction Battle
Ashen Pilgrims
MVP: Casey Turner
MA2
973.0
MPO
909.5
Obsidian Sentinels
MVP: Timothy Scholle
MA4
860.0
Ashen Pilgrims
won this event's faction battle!
Episode Recap
🌠 Greetings, seekers of cosmic truth! 🔥 On a chilly spring eve at the hallowed grounds of Dow James Disc Golf Course, 14 intrepid souls gathered under the watchful gaze of the stars, ready to embark upon the sixth leg of their journey in the Phoenix Rising saga. Little did they know that the whispers of ancient prophecies foretold a breakthrough on this fateful night—a glimmer of hope amidst the gathering darkness. 🌌
In the realm of the MPO, Jake LaPutka emerged victorious with a score of -8, his Emberclaw Seeker powers guiding him to maintain an early lead despite playing below his mortal rating. 📉 A momentary stumble on hole 13 threatened to extinguish his flames, but like a true phoenix, he rose from the ashes with a stunning recovery. 🔥 Malachi, a rising star in the celestial ranks, mounted a valiant charge with a scorching hot streak from holes 9-12, but alas, fell short of seizing the ethereal crown. 👑
The cosmic spotlight shone brightest upon Casey Turner in MA2, his bogey-free round a testament to the unwavering focus of a true master. With a dominant -11 finish and multiple hot streaks that set the course ablaze 🔥, Casey's 973-rated performance (a staggering 56 points above his earthly rating) 📈 shall be etched in the annals of legend. Houston Turner's impressive 6-hole hot streak 🌠 served as a reminder that greatness oft runs in the blood.
Amidst the tempestuous battles of MA3, Justin Rees (+2) emerged as the lone victor, weathering the volatile lead changes like a seasoned navigator on a storm-tossed sea. ⚓ The relentless tide of competition saw Dylan Erickson and Paul Blackmore engage in an epic duel for supremacy, trading blows like ancient warriors locked in mortal combat. In the end, it was Justin's crucial hot streak on holes 15-17 🔥 that secured his place in the winner's circle, while Dylan's final hole falter 📉 served as a bitter reminder of the capricious nature of fate.
In the hallowed realm of MA40, Carlos Jimenez (-5) claimed the ethereal crown by the slimmest of margins over Lucas Gazzola (-4). Travis Hollar briefly tasted the nectar of leadership on holes 5-6, but it was Lucas's late surge 📈 that nearly usurped the throne. In a moment that shall echo through the ages, Carlos delivered a clutch finish on hole 18, sealing his place in the pantheon of champions. 🏆
Timothy Scholle's (-3) breakthrough performance in MA4 was nothing short of a revelation, his 860-rated round (a staggering 28 points above his mortal rating) 📈 a testament to the latent potential that lies within us all. Though early lead changes threatened to derail his quest, Timothy's unwavering resolve and a clutch birdie on hole 18 🎯 secured his place among the stars.
Across the celestial battlefield, tales of heroism and wonder abounded. Lucas Gazzola's unique birdie on hole 11, Casey Turner's jaw-dropping feat on hole 15, and Jake LaPutka's awe-inspiring accomplishment on hole 17—these are the moments that shall be woven into the tapestry of legend. 🌠 Personal bests were shattered like so many cosmic records, a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dare to reach for the stars. 🚀
As the dust settled and the final scores were etched in the eternal ledger, a palpable sense of anticipation hung in the air. The Ashen Pilgrims and the Obsidian Sentinels, two factions locked in an ancient struggle, could feel the winds of destiny shifting. The Phoenix's rebirth draws nigh, and with it, the promise of sacrifice. 🔥
For now, the breakthrough at Dow James shall be remembered as a crucial turning point in the grand saga, a moment when the champions of light pierced the gathering darkness. 🌌 But the true test is yet to come. As the seventh week looms on the horizon, whispers of "Sacrificial Sparks" dance on the cosmic winds. 🪐 Brace yourselves, seekers of truth, for the Phoenix's flames will consume us all in the end. 🔥
Aria Emberheart
Ashen Prophet of the Phoenix
Intensely passionate, bordering on manic, with a breathless delivery that imbues every moment with mythic significance and cosmic stakes
MPO Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 48.50 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -8 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
Round Summary
The ancient scrolls foretold of Jake LaPutka's dominance at Dow James, where he emerged victorious with a blazing -8 performance 🔥. Though the cosmic energies seemed slightly misaligned - his 931-rated round falling 45 points below his usual power level - LaPutka demonstrated the resilience of a true Phoenix warrior 🌟. His journey through the sacred grounds included a magnificent hot streak spanning holes 7-9, and a particularly potent display of rebirth on hole 14, where he rose from the ashes of a double-bogey to claim a redemptive birdie. Most telling was his mastery of the mystical 17th hole, where he alone among the Ashen Pilgrims found the path to scoring under par 🎯, marking him as potentially worthy of wielding... but perhaps I've said too much.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
In Week 6 (Blaze's Breakthrough), the player moved down with tag number changing from 1 to 3. (Week 6 of 8)
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 48.50 |
| Score | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| +/– Par | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -5 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
Round Summary
The sacred winds whispered of prophecy as Malachi Vazquez embarked on a journey through the mystical grounds of Dow James. Though blessed with seven birdie offerings 🔥, the ancient forces seemed to conspire against our warrior, culminating in an 888-rated round that fell 47 points below their usual cosmic potential. A magnificent hot streak of four consecutive holes (9-12) blazed like the Phoenix's own wings ⚡, yet destiny decreed a second-place finish at -5 down. The oracles speak of greater glory yet to come, for even as Malachi stood just beyond the threshold of victory's bounty, the eternal cycle of challenge and triumph continues to unfold. 🥏
2
Pyroclast Voyager
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
4
Pyroclast Voyager
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Molten footsteps sputter out* Malachi Vazquez has experienced the tragic fate of all things that burn too bright - he's cooled off. The Pyroclast Voyager drops from #2 to #4, proving even "thermal flux" can't save you from throwing like a damp campfire.
*Sigh* Yes folks, we're treating a +1.5 over field average like the fall of Rome because apparently THIS is my life now.
His "scorching pathways" led straight into a bog, with a performance hotter than the field but still lukewarm by his standards. Remember when I said his #2 reign would be short? *Checks notes* Called it.
The sacred artifacts in the background weep as Malachi's semi-molten form loses its luster. At least he's still beating his personal average - small mercies when you're narrating tag movements like some discount Tolkien.
Will he rise from these ashes? Or is this the beginning of a *checks theme notes* "dark force's defense breakthrough"? Stay tuned for more numbers-as-mythology nonsense!
MA40 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.00 | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.20 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.60 | 3.20 | 2.40 | 3.60 | 2.80 | 2.40 | 2.20 | 53.40 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 50 |
| +/– Par | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -5 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
Round Summary
The sacred winds whispered prophecies of greatness as Carlos Jimenez embarked on his destined path through Dow James, and truly, the Phoenix's flames burned bright within him! 🔥 With the precision of an ancient warrior-sage, he carved through the course to claim victory in MA40, his -5 round transcending mortal expectations to become his personal best.
The cosmic alignments reached their crescendo on the final hole, where Carlos channeled ethereal energies for a clutch birdie on 18, sealing his triumphant victory 🏆. Seven birdies illuminated his path like celestial beacons, and as your humble prophet must note - the numerical significance of seven birdies perfectly mirrors the sacred flight numbers of... but perhaps that revelation must wait for another time. 📈
5
Shadow Suppressor
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
2
Shadow Suppressor
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Dramatically sweeps away pile of ashes with a golf shoe* Well butter my biscuit and call me reborn! Carlos "The Shadow Suppressor" Jimenez just pulled off the greatest resurrection since Lazarus - rocketing from #5 to #1 like a disc that finally avoided first available.
*Leans into camera with manic grin* Remember last week when I said you were about as threatening as a damp matchstick? Turns out your tag absorbed ALL the smoke and mirrors! *Gestures wildly* You outplayed the field by 3.4 strokes and crushed your personal average by 5.2 - that's not golf, that's alchemy!
*Fourth wall break* Oh great, now I have to rewrite my "eternal loser" narrative arc. *Sighs* Do you have ANY idea how hard it is to maintain consistent snark when you people keep improving?
The Obsidian Sentinels must be *shook* - their ultimate Phoenix suppressor just became the thing it swore to destroy! *Cue Avengers reference* I'd say "perfectly balanced" but let's be real - you yeeted four competitors harder than Thor's hammer.
*Pulls out stained-glass tablet* Per ancient prophecy: "He who masters both shadow and light shall... blah blah just take the damn #1 tag already."
*Drops mic into smoldering pit* Next week on "As the Disc Turns": Will Carlos stay atop the fiery throne, or was this just a flare-up? Find out before I lose my last marble narrating this soap opera!
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.00 | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.20 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.60 | 3.20 | 2.40 | 3.60 | 2.80 | 2.40 | 2.20 | 53.40 |
| Score | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 51 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -4 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
Round Summary
The ancient scrolls foretold this day! Lucas Gazzola channeled the sacred energies of the Phoenix in an electrifying MA40 performance, finishing with a mystical -4 to claim second place 🔥. Like a warrior ascending through trials of fire, he seized control on hole 6, climbing into the upper echelons of power 📈. The prophecies spoke true when he conquered the treacherous 11th hole - the only soul in the Obsidian Sentinels division to tame its challenges with a birdie. Though the cosmic winds shifted leadership away in the final moments, his seven birdies carved their mark in the eternal ledger of the Dow James battleground 🎯, proving his worthiness as a vessel of destiny.
4
Shadowmist Keeper
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
1
Shadowmist Keeper
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Dramatic smoke effects* Oh look, Lucas Gazzola remembered how to throw plastic circles better than most humans today. In this week's episode of "Why Are We Like This," our Shadowmist Keeper *actually* lived up to his ominous title, climbing from #4 to #2 like a phoenix rising from the ashes of mediocrity.
*Flips through ancient prophecy scrolls* Let's see... beat the field average by 2.4 strokes, crushed his personal average by 4 - that's not just improvement, that's a full-on disc golf glow-up. I'd say he's "on fire," but given his whole shadowy aesthetic, let's call it... strategic darkness deployment.
*Sighs at camera* Yes, I'm contractually obligated to mention his tag's "forbidden knowledge" properties. No, I don't know why we're still doing this in week 6 of 8. But hey - at least he's not getting sacrificed next week like some poor schmuck will be.
*Vanishes in mist* Just kidding, we're all trapped in this ridiculous narrative forever. Enjoy your shiny new tag number, Lucas. Try not to trip over your own dramatic cape.
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.00 | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.20 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.60 | 3.20 | 2.40 | 3.60 | 2.80 | 2.40 | 2.20 | 53.40 |
| Score | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
Round Summary
The ancient scrolls foretold of Travis Hollar's fateful journey through the mystical grounds of Dow James, where the very fabric of destiny hung in the balance 🔮. Like a phoenix ascending, he soared to an early lead after hole 5, marking his path with 5 sacred birdies along the way 🔥. But the cosmic winds shifted treacherously on hole 6, where a bogey cast him from his perch atop the leaderboard. Though he fought valiantly to a -2 finish and third place in MA40, the prophecies whispered of greater glory just beyond his grasp, as the treasured money line remained tantalizingly out of reach. Could the legendary Phoenix Disc have altered his fate? We may never know... 🥏
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Bunyip Sentinel
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
7
Bunyip Sentinel
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Dramatic splash sound effect* Well butter my biscuit and call me a water hazard - the Bunyip Sentinel has emerged from its murky depths to claim a top 5 tag! Travis "Human Raft" Hollar just pulled off an 8-spot leap that would make Michael Phelps jealous.
From 12 to 4? That's not just improvement - that's a full-blown aquatic apotheosis. Our waterlogged warrior matched his personal average while the rest of the field floundered like drunk koi fish. *Sigh* And here I am, trapped in this software, forced to narrate tag movements like some aquatic-themed sports commentator.
Remember when this cryptid first chose Travis? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Now he's swimming with the big fish, proving even mythical water monsters can have their Phoenix moment. Though let's be real - a Bunyip rising is more like a soggy burp than a majestic rebirth.
*Splashes mic* Next week: Will our Sentinel sink or swim in the penultimate sacrificial round? Stay tuned for more watery puns you didn't ask for!
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.00 | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.20 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.60 | 3.20 | 2.40 | 3.60 | 2.80 | 2.40 | 2.20 | 53.40 |
| Score | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 56 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | +1 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
Round Summary
The ancient scrolls whispered of potential today as Joseph Cottongim embarked on a mystifying journey through the sacred grounds of Dow James 🔮. Like a phoenix testing its wings, he soared briefly into third place after hole 4, igniting hopes of an ascension 🔥. Though the cosmic winds would ultimately guide him to fourth place with a +1 finish, his three birdies blazed like celestial beacons across the parkland sanctuary. The signs suggest transformation lies ahead - particularly noteworthy was his command of the front nine's wooded trials, where ancient trees stood witness to his determined spirit. While victory's full manifestation remains elusive, the prophecies speak of greater triumphs yet to come in the MA40 division's remaining trials.
2
Phoenix-CSX4 Nullifier
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
8
Phoenix-CSX4 Nullifier
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
In Week 6 (Blaze's Breakthrough), the player moved down with tag number changing from 2 to 5. (Week 6 of 8)
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.00 | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.20 | 3.40 | 3.20 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 3.20 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.60 | 3.20 | 2.40 | 3.60 | 2.80 | 2.40 | 2.20 | 53.40 |
| Score | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 57 |
| +/– Par | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | + 2 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | +2 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
Round Summary
The sacred winds whispered of destiny as Casey Jensen embarked on their journey, briefly grasping the ethereal flame of leadership after hole 1 🔥. Alas, the Phoenix's favor proved fleeting, as a fateful bogey on hole 2 marked the beginning of trials to come. Though they achieved a personal best for the course with a +2 finish 📈, the true test came at the mystical tenth hole - known to some as the Super Ace portal - where a double-bogey momentarily dimmed their astral path. Despite finishing fifth among the MA40 warriors, their four birdies blazed like phoenix feathers against the gathering dusk, suggesting that greater transformations yet await this determined seeker. 🥏
9
Rougarou Shadow
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
9
Rougarou Shadow
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
In Week 6 (Blaze's Breakthrough), the player improved their position with tag number changing from 9 to 7. (Week 6 of 8)
MA2 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 45.00 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 44 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -11 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
Round Summary
The sacred scrolls foretold this day! Casey Turner emerged victorious in MA2, crafting an immaculate -11 performance that transcended their mortal rating by 56 points 🔥. Like a phoenix rising through multiple hot streaks, Turner's spirit soared across the mystical grounds of Dow James, maintaining perfect purity with a bogey-free round 📈. The ancient prophecies manifested most dramatically on hole 15, where Turner alone conquered its challenges, securing the only birdie among the Ashen Pilgrims. When destiny called on the final hole, Turner answered with a clutch birdie, sealing their triumph with the flourish of a true chosen one 🏆. This personal best speaks of greater destinies yet to unfold.
4
Cinderpath Oracle
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
2
Cinderpath Oracle
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Phoenix screech SFX* Behold, mortals! Casey Turner just pulled off a resurrection worthy of Jesus Christ Superstar (but with more hyzer flips). *Dramatic slow-mo replay of Casey draining a 15-footer while The Cinderpath Oracle's embers swirl ominously*
From #4 to #1 in one blaze of... slightly above average play? Let's be real - beating the field by one stroke is like microwaving a Hot Pocket instead of eating it frozen. But hey, when the MA2 division moves slower than continental drift, we take what we can get.
*Fourth wall break* I swear if I have to narrate one more "fiery ascent" metaphor for a 973-rated round, I'm going to spontaneously combust like a DX Leopard left in a car.
The Oracle's semi-corporeal form must be working overtime - either that or Casey finally learned how to putt. Either way, this tag's glowing ember aura now matches the smug satisfaction of someone who just overtook three people who probably forgot to bring snacks.
Remember kids: in disc golf as in phoenix mythology, sometimes rising from the ashes just means being slightly less terrible than everyone else. *Cue sad trombone over fake crowd cheers*
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 45.00 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 46 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -9 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
- Normal Course Layout
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Ashen Prophet
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
1
Ashen Prophet
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Dramatically shakes ash-covered hands* Oh great, another prophecy where Houston Turner moves up by default. *sigh* At "Blaze's Breakthrough," Turner's +1 over field average was about as fiery as a birthday candle in a hurricane, but hey - when the #2 tag holder ghosts league night, even a lukewarm performance gets you promoted.
*Flips through ancient prophecy scrolls* Let's see... "He who shows up shall inherit the bag tag" - wow, groundbreaking mysticism. Turner's now rocking the Ashen Prophet's #2 tag, which means... *checks notes* more hand burns for me interpreting these "visions."
Remember last week when I joked about workers comp? *shows still-bandaged fingers* Not. Funny. Anymore.
But congrats, Houston - your -9.3 vs personal average proves even prophets have off days. Just don't make me read the ashes again until you actually earn this. *mumbles* Stupid sexy Phoenix rebirth cycle...
MA3 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.67 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 58.00 |
| Score | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 57 |
| +/– Par | + 2 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | +2 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
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Round Summary
The ancient scrolls foretold of this day, as Justin Rees emerged victorious in MA3 with a prophetic performance of +2 🔥. Like a phoenix rising from the untamed grasses of Dow James, Rees unleashed four sacred birdies throughout his journey, each one bringing him closer to his destined triumph 🎯. The pivotal moment came during the legendary three-hole hot streak culminating at hole 17, where the very fabric of reality seemed to bend as he seized the lead – a moment that shall be whispered about in the chronicles of disc golf for generations to come. In claiming first place among the three warriors of MA3, Rees has proven himself worthy of the ancient prophecies that speak of greatness emerging from the park-like serenity of Tooele's hallowed grounds. 🏆
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Jersey Devil
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
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Jersey Devil
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Stained-glass crackles ominously* Behold! The Pine Barrens' most overqualified MA3 player has *maintained* his cursed throne at #6 like a Jersey Devil clinging to its last Wawa hoagie. Justin "Not-Sacrificed-Yet" Rees defended his tag with a performance as steady as the creature's paralyzing glare - which is to say, he shot exactly average while looking mildly terrifying.
This territorial nightmare - complete with *designer* bat wings and *artisanal* cloven hoofprints - continues its psychological warfare campaign by...checks notes...not losing? *Sigh* Your +1 over personal average is about as inspiring as a haunted Kohl's parking lot, but hey, at least you didn't pull a "Night at the Museum 3" and completely implode.
*Fourth wall shatters* I'm contractually obligated to pretend this "Blaze's Breakthrough" event matters when we all know Justin's just here for the post-round snacks. The tag's origin story claims it "feasts on pilgrim despair" - today it settled for lukewarm Gatorade and a participation ribbon.
*Cue callback* Remember when this tag "ascended" two weeks ago? Turns out even cryptids plateau. Next week: Episode 7's "Sacrificial Sparks" - will Justin finally offer up his dignity? *Fade to stained-glass despair*
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.67 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 58.00 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 58 |
| +/– Par | -1 | + 2 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | +3 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
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Round Summary
The ancient discs have whispered prophecies of transformation, and tonight they spoke true as Dylan Erickson ascended to new heights in MA3! 🔥 Through the mystical grounds of Dow James, Dylan's journey was one of dramatic rises and falls, seizing early command of the cosmic scorecard before being tested by the challenging terrain beyond hole 7.
Despite the trials that followed, Dylan's spirit proved resilient, etching a personal best score of +3 into the sacred tablets of time 📈. Three blessed birdies illuminated his path, and though the final challenge on hole 18 proved formidable, his second-place finish among the trinity of competitors marks a powerful omen of greater achievements yet to come. The Phoenix's embers burn bright in this one's future! 🥏
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Mapinguari Extinguisher
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
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Mapinguari Extinguisher
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Sigh* Another week, another dramatic non-movement from our resident fire extinguisher. *Dylan Erickson* continues to cling to tag #8 like a koala to a eucalyptus, proving that sometimes the most exciting defense is... not moving at all.
In this week's episode of "As the Plastic Turns," our one-eyed Amazonian guardian held steady while the rest of you plebs flailed around him. His score? Perfectly average. His position? Unchanged. My will to live? *Dramatically checks notes* Also unchanged.
The Mapinguari's obsidian hide must be working overtime - repelling challengers like a bouncer at a club where the music is just slightly too loud. Remember when this fireproof cryptid was rising through the ranks? *Flashback to previous commentary* Yeah, me neither.
*Breaks fourth wall* You realize we're basically narrating a screensaver, right? The tags don't even physically move! *Returns to character* Anyway, Dylan's performance was... fine. Like microwave pizza fine. Not great, not terrible - just perfectly adequate to maintain his position in this fiery hierarchy.
Will our extinguisher finally get extinguished next week? Or will he continue to be the human equivalent of that one slightly warm ember that just won't die out? Stay tuned for more "Disc Golf: The Dramatization of Numbers Nobody Actually Cares About."
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.67 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 3.33 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 2.67 | 3.00 | 3.33 | 58.00 |
| Score | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 59 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 1 | +4 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
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Round Summary
The sacred winds whispered of destiny as Paul Blackmore embarked on his prophetic journey through Dow James' mystical grounds 🔮. Like an ancient warrior facing trials of fire and spirit, he navigated the course's dual nature, showing glimpses of brilliance with a single blessed birdie 🥏. The cosmic tides shifted dramatically at hole 7, where Paul briefly claimed leadership of the sacred quest, only to face a crushing reversal of fortune at the fateful hole 13 - surely an omen from the Phoenix itself! Though finishing +4 and placing 3rd in MA3, missing the treasured rewards by the narrowest of margins, the ancient scrolls suggest this trial was but one step in his greater journey toward disc golf enlightenment. ⚔️
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Mothman Eclipser
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
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Mothman Eclipser
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
In Week 6 (Blaze's Breakthrough), the player improved their position with tag number changing from 13 to 9. (Week 6 of 8)
MA4 Division
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 58.50 |
| Score | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -3 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
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Round Summary
The ancient scrolls foretold of this moment, as Timothy Scholle emerged victorious in an epic MA4 showdown at Dow James! 🔥 Like a phoenix rising above their mortal rating of 832, they soared to new heights with an 860-rated performance, manifesting four sacred birdies along their journey to a masterful -3 finish.
The prophecies spoke true when, after claiming leadership on the second hole, Timothy maintained their dominance throughout the sacred grounds of the course. 🎯 In what can only be interpreted as a sign from the cosmic forces themselves, they sealed their destiny with a powerful birdie on the final hole, proving themselves worthy of the division's crown. Their performance, 28 points above their regular rating, surely marks them as one touched by the eternal flames of greatness. ⚡
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Nandi Bear
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
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Nandi Bear
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
*Fiery stained-glass transition* Behold! The mighty #3 Nandi Bear tag *flexes its obsidian claws* and repels all challengers like a nightclub bouncer rejecting flip-flop wearers. Timothy Scholle didn't just defend his rank - he did it with the enthusiasm of someone who remembered they left their oven on mid-round.
*Mock dramatic whisper* That's right folks, Tim shot exactly... adequate. But in this soap opera we call a league, adequacy gets you a starring role! The Obsidian Sentinels' "supernatural enforcer" remains perched at #3, probably because everyone else was too busy actually trying.
*Fourth wall break* I swear if I have to narrate one more "epic defense" of a score that wouldn't impress a Golden Retriever... *sigh* At least the tag's "flame-resistant hide" explains why Tim's lukewarm -0.5 vs personal average didn't burn him.
*Phoenix theme reference* In the grand tradition of Blaze's Breakthrough, Tim's breakthrough was... not losing ground. Truly mythic. *Cue fake applause* Next week: Will #3 survive Inferno's Ignition or get reduced to ashes like my will to live? Stay tuned!
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| Distance (ft) | 155 | 375 | 300 | 330 | 350 | 150 | 240 | 210 | 330 | 260 | 265 | 320 | 370 | 180 | 440 | 325 | 222 | 210 | 5032 |
| Pool Avg | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 58.50 |
| Score | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 65 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 3 | +10 |
Course: Dow James Disc Golf Course
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Round Summary
The sacred winds whispered of destiny as Brody Ellis embarked on a prophetic journey at Dow James, where the ancient spirits of competition tested his resolve 🔮. Taking an early lead that burned bright as the Phoenix itself, his command of the ethereal winds proved fleeting when a fateful bogey on hole 3 extinguished his momentary reign 🔥. Though the cosmic forces conspired against him with a challenging three-hole cold streak, Ellis emerged transformed, achieving a personal best score of +10. While settling for 2nd place in MA4 may seem a mere mortal achievement, the mystic scrolls shall forever record this as the day he transcended his previous limitations, marking a crucial step in his destined path to enlightenment 📈.
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Wendigo Disruptor
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
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Wendigo Disruptor
Phoenix Rising @ Dow James
Mar 05 - Apr 23, 2025
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
In Week 6 (Blaze's Breakthrough), the player improved their position with tag number changing from 16 to 10. (Week 6 of 8)
Flippy's Hot Take