Final Reckoning
City Heat @ River Bottoms
Week 8

Final Reckoning

June 25, 2025 River Bottoms
Cyber Syndicate Wins!
6
Players
83°
Temperature
$20
CTP Prize

Event Details

Total Players 6
Week 8

Closest to Pin

Winner Malachi Vazquez
Prize $20.00

Weather Conditions

Temperature 83°F
Wind Speed 7 MPH

Faction Battle

Neon Knights
Neon Knights
MVP: Malachi Vazquez
Cyber Syndicate
Cyber Syndicate
Cyber Syndicate won this event's faction battle!

Episode Recap

The final course had been set at River Bottoms, where the untamed grasslands would serve as the proving grounds for our season's ultimate reckoning. Six warriors of the fairway assembled for this eighth and final week of City Heat, ready to etch their names into the annals of disc golf legend. The Yellows layout awaited like a perfectly plated finale, and what a feast of performances it would deliver! 🍽️💫

In the MA50 division, John Montague dined alone at his table, finishing at +23 in what I can only describe as a meal with two distinctly burnt courses. His cold streaks from holes 7-10 and 12-17 were like overcooked soufflés - technically edible but hardly the triumphant finish one hopes for when competing against the course itself. Even without opponents, the pressure of a season finale had seasoned his round with its own bitter herbs. 🥶🎯

The MA1 division, however, served up a dish worthy of Michelin consideration! Nicholas Jennings delivered a masterclass performance, shooting -3 with a final-hole birdie that was as perfectly timed as a flambé at table-side. His 922-rated round - a stunning 29 points above his usual fare - was the kind of breakthrough that separates the fast-food players from true culinary artists. This personal best for the course was seasoned with championship mettle when it mattered most. 🔥🏆

But the MPO division? Chef's kiss! This was a seven-course tasting menu of lead changes and dramatic flourishes. Malachi Vazquez emerged victorious at -7, but only after surviving a battle with Britain Best (-5) and Baylor Sandberg (-4) that had more twists than a corkscrew. The early courses saw Vazquez and Best tied, before Sandberg's mid-round surge gave him the lead after hole 6 - a brief amuse-bouche of glory. Best reclaimed the lead after hole 8, but Vazquez saved his finest ingredients for last, taking control after hole 16 and sealing victory with a clutch birdie on 18. His 967-rated performance was 25 points above his typical menu - magnifique! 🍷⚔️

The event featured an eagle showcase that would make any sommelier weep with joy. Patrick Womack carved an eagle on the 420-foot par-4 13th, followed immediately by both Sandberg and Vazquez serving up eagles on the monstrous 612-foot par-4 14th. Multiple players claimed "sole birdie" achievements throughout the round, each one a perfectly crafted appetizer in this feast of exceptional play. Personal bests were achieved like rare vintages uncorked - Jennings, Womack, and Sandberg all surpassing their previous course records. 🦅✨

Adding the perfect garnish to his dominant performance, Vazquez also claimed the CTP prize on hole 15, with a 255-foot approach that even "Baylor man liked it" - earning him an additional $20 to pair with his division victory. A true double entrée of excellence! 💰🎯

As our united factions of Neon Knights and Cyber Syndicate prepare for their confrontation with the shadowy architect of Project Convergence, these final performances represent more than mere scores - they're the sharpening of blades for battles yet to come. Vazquez's dominant display and the exceptional rated rounds across all divisions mirror the heightened stakes of our narrative. In this neon-drenched finale, legends weren't just born - they were perfectly seasoned and served. 🌃⚡

And so concludes our eight-week journey through City Heat at River Bottoms, from "Neon Initiation" to this "Final Reckoning." Each week has added its own unique flavor to our underground saga, transforming casual league play into an epic feast of street justice and unlikely alliances. Today's champions have earned their place at the high table, ready to become tomorrow's legends in the neon-soaked streets of disc golf. The meal is complete, but the hunger for justice - and birdies - remains eternal. 🏁🌟

Narrator Archetype: The Foodie Critic
Neon Valkyrie
Narrated by
Neon Valkyrie
Fallen Champion, Rising Mentor
Acerbic wit and culinary elitism masking a fierce passion for disc golf's artistry and integrity
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Closest to Pin Winner

Malachi Vazquez

Malachi Vazquez

$20
The Winning Shot
CTP Shot by Malachi

Baylor man liked it

7:28 PM

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 4 60
Distance (ft) 300 543 383 360 162 559 589 360 400 294 346 352 420 612 255 352 417 475 7179
Target A C B C B C B C C C A B E B A D B A
Pool Avg 2.50 3.50 2.75 3.25 2.75 4.25 4.00 2.75 3.25 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.25 2.75 3.50 53.50
Score 2 3 2 3 3 5 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 51
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -2 -1 -1 -1 -7
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Neon Valkyrie
Neon Valkyrie's Round Analysis
Fallen Champion, Rising Mentor

In the Final Reckoning at River Bottoms, Malachi Vazquez served up a championship feast! 🦅 His eagle on hole 14 was the signature dish in a masterful -7 performance, playing 25 points above his rating. After trading leads early, Malachi heated up with a clutch 3-hole finishing streak (16-18) 🔥, birdieing the final hole to secure the outright MPO victory. As our culinary critic would say, "This round had all the refinement of a Michelin-starred tasting menu!" ⭐

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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 4 60
Distance (ft) 300 543 383 360 162 559 589 360 400 294 346 352 420 612 255 352 417 475 7179
Target A C B C B C B C C C A B E B A D B A
Pool Avg 2.50 3.50 2.75 3.25 2.75 4.25 4.00 2.75 3.25 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.25 2.75 3.50 53.50
Score 2 5 3 3 3 3 4 2 5 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 53
+/– Par -1 + 1 -1 -1 + 2 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -5
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Neon Valkyrie
Neon Valkyrie's Round Analysis
Fallen Champion, Rising Mentor

Britain Best served up a bittersweet finale at River Bottoms ⚡, trading leads like a master chef swapping ingredients! Three sole birdies on holes 6, 12, and 15 showcased pure artistry 🎯, while a crushing double-bogey on 9 nearly derailed the feast. But this culinary artist bounced back immediately with birdie on 10, igniting a blazing 5-hole streak 🔥. Playing 16 points above rating (945), Britain's -5 performance earned a well-deserved podium spot, though missing the cash line by just one place left a slightly bitter aftertaste in this neon-lit finale 🌃.

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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 4 60
Distance (ft) 300 543 383 360 162 559 589 360 400 294 346 352 420 612 255 352 417 475 7179
Target A C B C B C B C C C A B E B A D B A
Pool Avg 2.50 3.50 2.75 3.25 2.75 4.25 4.00 2.75 3.25 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.25 2.75 3.50 53.50
Score 3 3 3 3 2 4 4 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 4 54
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -2 + 1 -4
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Neon Valkyrie
Neon Valkyrie's Round Analysis
Fallen Champion, Rising Mentor

A bittersweet feast unfolded for Baylor Sandberg in the Final Reckoning! 🦅 Despite serving up a personal best -4 and a magnificent eagle on the 612ft 14th, this talented chef cooked 22 points below his rating. The evening's menu featured sole birdies on holes 5 and 9, a tantalizing lead after hole 6, only to have it slip away with a bogey on 17 ☁️. Like a complex wine that doesn't quite hit its vintage potential, Baylor still earned a well-deserved podium spot at 3rd place! 🏆

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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 4 60
Distance (ft) 300 543 383 360 162 559 589 360 400 294 346 352 420 612 255 352 417 475 7179
Target A C B C B C B C C C A B E B A D B A
Pool Avg 2.50 3.50 2.75 3.25 2.75 4.25 4.00 2.75 3.25 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.75 2.50 2.75 2.25 2.75 3.50 53.50
Score 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 3 3 4 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 4 56
+/– Par -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 -2 -1 -1 -1 -2
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Neon Valkyrie
Neon Valkyrie's Round Analysis
Fallen Champion, Rising Mentor

Despite finishing 4th in the Final Reckoning, Patrick Womack served up a personal best -2 at River Bottoms! 📈 His eagle on hole 13 was the evening's signature dish - a perfectly seasoned 420-foot par 4 that would earn three Michelin stars! 🍽️ Under those warm broken clouds, Patrick's round was a masterclass in quality over quantity. As our culinary critic notes, "Sometimes the finest meals come from the most humble kitchens!" ⛓️

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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 4 60
Distance (ft) 300 543 383 360 162 559 589 360 400 294 346 352 420 612 255 352 417 475 7179
Target A C B C B C B C C C A B E B A D B A
Pool Avg 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 55.00
Score 3 3 3 3 3 5 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 55
+/– Par -1 + 1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -3
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Neon Valkyrie
Neon Valkyrie's Round Analysis
Fallen Champion, Rising Mentor

In the season finale under warm River Bottoms skies ☀️, Nicholas Jennings served up a personal best -3 round that was pure culinary artistry! 👨‍🍳 This MA1 masterpiece featured a 922-rated performance - a full 29 points above his usual recipe. His solo birdie on hole 7 and clutch final-hole finish created the perfect tasting menu 🔥. As our resident food critic would declare: "Magnifique! A five-star performance with notes of precision and a crisp finish!" ⭐🥏

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MA50 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 3 3 3 3 3 4 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 360 162 346 589 340 280 308 220 339 340 315 254 414 324 482 6204
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 B B A B B D C C C A C A A
Pool Avg 3.00 8.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 6.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 82.00
Score 3 8 3 4 6 3 6 4 6 5 3 5 4 4 5 5 4 4 82
+/– Par + 4 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 +23
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - A mix of Red and Golds Layout
Neon Valkyrie
Neon Valkyrie's Round Analysis
Fallen Champion, Rising Mentor

On this warm final evening ☀️, John Montague served up a challenging +23 course meal in MA50, weathering two brutal cold streaks - four holes, then six more holes of struggle 📉. Despite the tough ingredients, John claimed his division crown as the sole chef in his kitchen! As our culinary critic notes, "Sometimes a victory tastes sweetest when the recipe calls for perseverance over perfection." ⛓️🏆

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