Week 8: Talon Master's Ascension
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Talon Master's Ascension
The Talon Masters have weathered a tempestuous trial at the Storm Wing Summit, where Nicholas Jennings emerged as an aerial master in sync with the Osprey Whirl's ancient power. As Derik Thomas, Hans Duong, and Cam Peterson battled shadowy rivals and cryptic messages, a mysterious figure directed them to the storm's eye, promising a final revelation. With the very foundations of their beliefs and bonds soon to be tested, the Talon Masters must now step through an arcane portal, embracing an unknown destiny that will forge them anew or break them forever.
The Ascension Trials
Part I: Beyond the Veil
As the shimmering portal closes behind them, the Talon Masters find themselves standing in a realm unlike any they've ever seen. The landscape is a kaleidoscope of shifting colors and ethereal forms, with towering spires of crystalline energy rising from a ground that seems to ripple like water beneath their feet. The air is filled with a palpable sense of power, and the warriors can feel their bag tags thrumming with an energy that seems to resonate with the very fabric of this strange reality.
"Welcome, Talon Masters," a voice echoes from the swirling mists, "to the realm beyond the veil, where the true nature of the Aerial Dominion is revealed."
The cryptic figure emerges from the haze, their form more solid and defined than ever before. As they approach, the Talon Masters can see that the figure is clad in an ancient armor, adorned with intricate patterns that seem to shift and change with each movement.
Nicholas Jennings steps forward, the Osprey Whirl glowing brightly at his side. "Who are you?" he asks, his voice steady despite the otherworldly surroundings.
The figure removes their helmet, revealing a face that seems to be carved from the same crystalline energy as the spires around them. "I am the guardian of the Talon Masters' legacy," they reply, their voice resonating with an ancient power, "and I have been waiting for you."
Part II: The Trials of Unity
The guardian leads the Talon Masters to a vast arena, where towering obstacles and winding paths of energy crisscross the space. "Your final trial awaits," the guardian declares, gesturing to the arena. "Each of you must navigate the course, facing challenges that will test your mastery of aerial combat, hunting prowess, and, most importantly, your unity as a team."
As the warriors step into the arena, the space around them begins to shift and change, adapting to their deepest fears and doubts. Derik Thomas finds himself face-to-face with a manifestation of his own hesitation, a shadowy figure that mirrors his every move. Hans Duong is confronted by a labyrinth of deception, where every path seems to lead to a dead end. Cam Peterson stands before a towering wall of wind, the gusts threatening to tear the Falcon Glide from his grasp.
But as the Talon Masters face their individual challenges, they begin to realize that the true test lies not in their solitary struggles, but in their ability to unite and support one another. Nicholas Jennings is the first to reach out, his Osprey Whirl creating a path of calm amidst the chaos, guiding his fellow warriors to solid ground.
Together, the Talon Masters navigate the ever-shifting landscape of the arena, their bag tags glowing brighter with each obstacle they overcome. They share their strengths and bolster each other's weaknesses, moving as one in a dance of aerial precision and unwavering trust.
Part III: The Ascension
As the final challenge looms before them, a chasm of swirling energy that seems to have no end, the Talon Masters' bond is pushed to its breaking point. The doubts and fears they thought they had conquered resurface, threatening to tear them apart. But in that moment of crisis, Siera Witt-Roper, a fellow aerial warrior who has watched their journey from afar, appears at their side, the Falcon Whirl shining in her grasp.
"Remember," she says, her voice cutting through the chaos, "the key to your victory lies not in individual prowess, but in the strength of your unity. Trust in each other, and let your bag tags guide you."
With newfound resolve, the Talon Masters join hands, their bag tags pulsing in unison. As they step forward into the chasm, the energy around them begins to shift, the once-threatening void becoming a pathway of light. They soar through the air, their movements perfectly synchronized, as if they are one entity, one master of the Aerial Dominion.
As they land on the other side, the guardian appears before them, a smile of pride on their crystalline face. "Congratulations, Talon Masters," they say, their voice filled with reverence. "You have proven yourselves worthy of the Ascension."
The warriors are bathed in a blinding light, their bag tags merging with their very essence. When the light fades, they stand transformed, their bodies thrumming with the power of the Aerial Dominion.
Part IV: Guardians of the Realm
Dr. Ravenscroft watches in awe as the Talon Masters emerge from the portal, their forms radiating with an otherworldly energy. "The Ascension," she breathes, her voice trembling with the weight of the moment. "They've done it."
The Talon Masters stand tall, their eyes glowing with the wisdom of the ancients. "We have been granted the power to shape the future of our world," Nicholas Jennings declares, his voice carrying the authority of a true leader. "But with this power comes great responsibility."
As the warriors step forward, ready to embrace their new role as guardians of the realm, Dr. Ravenscroft knows that this is just the beginning. The Talon Masters will face many challenges in the days to come, but with their mastery of the aerial arts and their unbreakable bond, they will lead their people into a new era of harmony and prosperity.
The Aerial Dominion has chosen its champions, and the world will never be the same.
Episode Recap
In the Kingdom of the Sky, Only the Strong Survive - An ElevateUT Raptor Series Recap
Folks, as the Storm Wing Summit rages on over the River Bottoms Disc Golf Course, our Talon Masters are locked in a swirling dance of disc and wind, battling for supremacy in the kingdom of the sky. With mysterious rivals emerging from the mists and cryptic revelations lurking in the tempest's heart, only those with the focus of a hawk and the courage of an eagle will rise to contend for aerial dominance.
In the vaunted MPO division, Houston Finch soared above the field, his discs cutting through the gale like a peregrine's wings. With a staggering 10 throw victory and a blistering -12 (1038 rated), Houston hunted this course with the deadly efficiency of a falcon on the dive. Tyler Waldo and Landon Adams fought valiantly, but today, there was no denying the king of the skies.
The MP40 division saw a territorial duel for the ages, as Sean Kelley and Zachary Melville circled each other like rival hawks vying for the choicest hunting grounds. With 3 lead changes, these warriors traded perches more times than a restless flock in a windstorm! In the end, it was Sean Kelley who emerged victorious, fending off the upstart Zachary Melville with the resolve of a battle-hardened raptor.
In MA40, Derik Thomas showcased the patience and opportunism of an osprey, biding his time as Brian Cocanour led early. But when the moment was right, Derik struck with swift precision, seizing the lead and never looking back. With a commanding 14 throw victory, Derik proved that sometimes, the key to success is knowing when to fold your wings and when to soar.
The FA2, MA1, MA2, MA3, and MA4 divisions all saw impressive displays of skill and resolve, with Marta Villa, Aaron Detterer, Dylan Mundy, Kalen Adams, and Brian Bowling rising to the top like fledglings taking their first triumphant flights. Though they may not yet be ready to contend with the likes of Houston Finch and Sean Kelley, these rising stars show the adaptability and determination of young raptors learning to navigate the unpredictable winds of competition.
Special recognition goes to Derik Thomas, who not only triumphed in MA40 but also snatched the CTP on hole 17 like an eagle plucking a fish from a rushing river - a true master of precision! That laser of a shot earned Derik an extra $30 in his talon-print wallet.
Folks, as the Storm Wing Summit reaches its crescendo, the tempest is gathering, and I fear the true test of our Talon Masters' mettle is yet to come. But after today, I have no doubt they will face the maelstrom with wings spread wide and talons at the ready! For in the kingdom of the sky, only the strong survive, and these aerial warriors have proven they have the heart and the skill to dance with the wind and emerge victorious. Until next time, may your discs fly true and your spirit soar like the raptors of old!
Average Round Ratings by Division
| Division | Average Round Rating |
|---|---|
| MPO | 962.0 |
| MA4 | 820.0 |
| MA3 | 909.0 |
| MA40 | 761.0 |
| MA1 | 914.0 |
| MP40 | 893.0 |
| MA2 | 959.0 |
| FA2 | 800.7 |
CTP Winner
Derik Thomas
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 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 2.33 | 3.67 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 2.00 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 54.67 |
| Score | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 47 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -12 |
Round Summary
🦅 Witnessing Houston Finch claim the Talon Master's Ascension was like watching a master raptor perfect its hunting pattern! Their -12 masterpiece began with a decisive bounce-back strike on hole 2, before unleashing an devastating 8-under hunting streak through holes 10-16. The winds themselves seemed to bow as they soared 58 points above their typical territory with a 1038-rated performance, claiming the MPO throne with the precision of a peregrine's strike. As the ancient hunters knew, true mastery reveals itself through perfect flight paths, and today's victory proved Finch has unlocked nature's blueprint for aerial dominance! 🏆
| 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 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 2.33 | 3.67 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 2.00 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 54.67 |
| Score | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 51 |
| +/– Par | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -8 |
Round Summary
As winter winds sweep across our hunting grounds, Tyler Waldo demonstrated the calculated precision of a snow-hunting gyrfalcon 🦅. His most devastating strike came during a 4-under assault through holes 5-8, executing attack patterns I've observed in Arctic raptors during their peak season. When challenged at hole 10, he displayed the resilience of a seasoned predator, immediately reclaiming territory with a bounce-back birdie. At -8 for the round, he soared 12.3 strokes above the field average, claiming second place in the MPO hunting grounds with the efficiency that marks a true 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 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 2.33 | 3.67 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 3.67 | 2.00 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 3.33 | 54.67 |
| Score | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 66 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | +7 |
Round Summary
Like a young falcon battling unexpected thermals, Landon Adams faced fierce headwinds in the Talon Master's Ascension 🦅. His early claim to the lead showed promising hunting instincts, but an 850-rated flight tested his resilience against the elements. Just as I've observed in my years studying injured raptors, true strength emerges in recovery - demonstrated perfectly in his bounce-back birdie on hole 10. Though soaring below his usual altitude, he maintained his perch in third place, proving that even in turbulent conditions, a skilled hunter can still claim their territory 🎯.
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 | 2.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 2.33 | 5.00 | 4.00 | 2.67 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 2.33 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 61.67 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 57 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | -2 |
Round Summary
🦅 Behold a masterclass in aerial precision as Sean Kelley claims the MP40 summit with a magnificent -2 performance that soared well above the field's +4.3 average! Like a peregrine perfecting its strike pattern, this clever girl demonstrated remarkable evolution with a 939-rated flight path (+51 differential), featuring two separate two-under hunting streaks that would make any raptor proud. The true predatory instinct showed in those bounce-back birdies on holes 5 and 13, proving that even momentary turbulence cannot deter a seasoned hunter. As your humble observer who has studied nature's finest aerial athletes, I can confirm: this was a round worthy of our ancient hunting ancestors! 🏆 #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 | 2.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 2.33 | 5.00 | 4.00 | 2.67 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 2.33 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 61.67 |
| Score | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 63 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | + 2 | -1 | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | +4 |
Round Summary
Like a falcon adjusting its hunting pattern in challenging winds, Scott Belchak demonstrated remarkable resilience in MP40, claiming second place despite headwinds! 🦅 His early birdie streak on holes 2-3 showed the calculated precision I've observed in hunting raptors, while two crucial bounce-back birdies revealed the adaptability of a seasoned predator. Though his 880-rated performance faced stronger currents than usual, this night hunter maintained his territorial claim on the podium, proving that even when thermals don't favor us, true predators find a way to survive. 🏆
| 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 | 2.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 2.33 | 5.00 | 4.00 | 2.67 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 2.33 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 61.67 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 65 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | + 3 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | +6 |
Round Summary
🦅 Like a young falcon's promising morning hunt, Zachary Melville opened with a masterful two-under streak, briefly claiming the second-place perch in our MP40 aerie. Though the winds grew challenging, leading to an 860-rated flight that soared below his usual thermal patterns, his +6 performance showed the resilience I've witnessed in countless raptors adjusting to shifting air currents. While settling into third place, his early precision reminded me of my first hawk's dawn strikes - pure potential waiting to be fully unleashed. The field's +4.3 average proves these skies tested every hunter's wings today. 🌪️
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 | 2.50 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 5.50 | 4.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 3.50 | 59.50 |
| Score | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 58 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | + 3 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 |
Round Summary
Like a peregrine adjusting its strike path through shifting winds, Aaron Detterer demonstrated true Talon Master prowess in claiming the MA1 victory 🏆. Their opening flight path was nothing short of predatory precision, striking 5-under through five holes before the winds of challenge arose. While their 929-rated performance showed moments of turbulence, they maintained their perch atop the division, finishing at -1 while the field averaged +4.3. That bounce-back birdie on 17 revealed the instincts of a seasoned hunter - as we say in falconry, "Sometimes you must fold your wings before you can truly soar." 🦅
| 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 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 5.50 | 4.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 2.50 | 3.50 | 59.50 |
| Score | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 61 |
| +/– Par | -1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | +2 |
Round Summary
🦅 Like a red-tailed hawk riding the perfect thermal, Nicholas Jennings claimed another second place in MA1 with a masterful +2 performance! His 899-rated flight (+30 differential) demonstrated the calculated patience I've observed in juvenile raptors mastering their hunting grounds, particularly during a precise 2-under strike sequence through holes 5-6. Our young hunter continues to read these winds with growing confidence, soaring 2.3 strokes above the field average. The sacred geometry of aerial mastery reveals itself further with each passing week - keep your talons sharp, ascending talon master! 🎯
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 | 3.50 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 5.00 | 2.50 | 5.50 | 6.50 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 75.00 |
| Score | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 68 |
| +/– Par | + 2 | + 3 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | +9 |
Round Summary
🦅 Greetings, seekers of aerial wisdom! Even the mightiest raptors must battle turbulent winds, and today Derik Thomas demonstrated true predator's resilience in MA40. Though his 830-rated performance flew below his usual hunting altitude, he still maintained his territorial dominion, besting the field average by 4.7 strokes. Like a seasoned hawk adjusting to shifting thermals, his bounce-back birdie on hole 16 proved that the ancient hunting instincts remain strong. As the Talon Masters taught: "Sometimes we must fold our wings before we can truly soar." His fifth consecutive victory shows why he remains apex predator of these sacred grounds! 🏆
| 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 | 3.50 | 5.00 | 4.50 | 5.00 | 2.50 | 5.50 | 6.50 | 3.00 | 4.50 | 3.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 75.00 |
| Score | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 82 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 2 | -1 | + 1 | + 4 | + 3 | + 1 | + 2 | + 3 | + 2 | + 1 | + 4 | +23 |
Round Summary
🦅 Greetings, fellow wind riders! Brian Cocanour demonstrated the tenacity of a young falcon testing new thermals in today's Talon Master's Ascension, claiming 2nd place in MA40 despite turbulent conditions. Like a red-tailed hawk adjusting its hunting pattern, he briefly claimed the lead on hole 2 and executed a magnificent bounce-back birdie on hole 5, though the -87 rating differential suggests the winds proved challenging. Remember, young hunter - even the mightiest raptors must sometimes soar through storms to reach their eyrie! 🎯
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 | 2.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 55.00 |
| Score | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 55 |
| +/– Par | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -4 |
Round Summary
🦅 Displaying the calculated efficiency I've observed in mature falcons defending their territory, Dylan Mundy executed a masterful three-strike hunting sequence on holes 8-10, before launching another precise attack run on 15-16. His resilient bounce-back birdies mirror the adaptability I documented in Utah's canyon predators, while his -4 finish soared 8.3 throws above the field average. Like a peregrine claiming its ancestral eyrie, he once again rules the MA2 hunting grounds with a 959-rated performance that proves the ancient wisdom: the path of the predator is indeed the path of perfection! 🎯
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 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 7.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 60.00 |
| Score | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 60 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 3 | -1 | -1 | +1 |
Round Summary
Like a peregrine adjusting mid-dive, Kalen Adams demonstrated magnificent aerial recovery instincts today 🦅. After early turbulence, they executed two masterful bounce-back birdies, claiming their territory atop MA3 with a stellar +1 performance. Their 909-rated flight path soared 50 points above their typical hunting grounds - a display of precision that would make any raptor proud. As the winds tested their resolve, they maintained their strike pattern at 3.3 strokes better than the field, proving themselves a true Talon Master in the making. 🎯 "In every perfect flight line, I see echoes of that first hawk taking wing - and today, Kalen's line was nothing short of majestic."
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 | 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 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 69.00 |
| Score | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 69 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | +10 |
Round Summary
Through winter's crystalline skies, Brian Bowling has claimed an unprecedented fifth consecutive MA4 victory! 🦅 His +10 round soared above the field average, while his 820 rating (+17 differential) shows our young hunter's talons growing sharper with each conquest. Like a peregrine adapting to the season's challenge, Brian continues to evolve, turning his hunting grounds into an impregnable eyrie. As the winds whisper ancient wisdom, our persistent predator's reign over MA4 grows ever stronger! 🏆 "The path of the predator is indeed the path of perfection!"
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 | 3.67 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 5.33 | 4.00 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 70.33 |
| Score | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 62 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | +3 |
Round Summary
Witness the continued reign of Marta Villa, who has now claimed the FA2 hunting grounds for an impressive fourth consecutive week! 🦅 Like a peregrine falcon perfecting its territory patrol, she executed with remarkable efficiency (+3 in a +4.3 field average). The winds whispered ancient wisdom as Marta demonstrated the adaptive prowess I've observed in generations of raptors establishing their dominion. Just as nature's hunters refine their techniques through repeated success, her mastery of these grounds grows more pronounced with each victory. The mathematics of flight don't lie - she's becoming one with the winds! 🏆
| 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 | 3.67 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 5.33 | 4.00 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 70.33 |
| Score | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 70 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | -1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 1 | + 2 | + 1 | -1 | +11 |
Round Summary
Just as I witnessed in my studies of maturing raptors in Utah's red rocks, Siera Witt-Roper continues to strengthen her territorial claim in FA2 🦅. Her 804-rated performance soared +63 points above her rating baseline - a hunting efficiency that would make any apex predator proud. Like a seasoned falcon adjusting to shifting winds, she executed perfect bounce-back strikes on holes 5 and 18, proving that true predators are most dangerous after a setback. Her second place finish marks another successful hunt in the Talon Master's Ascension, suggesting this young hunter is rapidly mastering the sacred geometry of flight. 🎯
| 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 | 3.67 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 5.00 | 5.33 | 4.00 | 4.33 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.67 | 3.33 | 4.00 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 3.33 | 4.67 | 70.33 |
| Score | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 79 |
| +/– Par | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 2 | + 2 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 1 | + 2 | + 3 | +20 |
Round Summary
In the crisp December air, Afton Bodell faced the challenging winds of the Talon Master's Ascension 🦅. Like a fledgling falcon testing the thermal currents, her flight path proved testing at +20, yet she maintained her position in the competitive eyrie with a third-place finish in FA2. Having observed countless young raptors weather their first winter storms, I recognize in her performance the necessary turbulence that precedes mastery. As the ancient falconers knew, "Sometimes the strongest wingbeats come after the hardest landings." ⛈️
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