ElevateUT Altitude Series
Week 8: "Glacier's Ancient Echo"
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Episode Recap

Week 8 at River Bottoms showcased the soaring potential of rising stars, with Houston Finch leading the charge through a masterful -12 performance that towered 72 points above his rating. The MPO division witnessed a thrilling display as Cooper Johnson's impressive -11 kept the pressure on, while Afton Bodell continued her remarkable ascent in FA2 with a round that exceeded expectations by an astounding 69 rating points. The altitude theme of the series proved fitting as multiple players reached new personal heights. Jonathon Marshall's -6 in MA40 and Spencer Livsey's -8 in MA1 demonstrated exceptional control in the challenging river bottom terrain. Austin Lott added to the day's excitement by claiming the CTP prize of $45, though his overall performance landed at even par. As we approach the final two weeks of this high-stakes series, the field's elevation-defying performances have set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying finish to the season.

Average Round Ratings by Division

Division Average Round Rating
MPO 944.9
MA1 939.4
FA2 774.0
MA2 816.4
MA40 833.7
MP40 868.0
MA4 796.0

CTP Winner

Austin Lott

MPO Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.88 4.12 3.38 2.25 2.62 3.50 4.00 2.38 2.88 2.50 3.00 2.62 3.50 3.12 2.38 3.25 2.50 3.00 53.88
Score 3 3 2 2 2 3 4 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 45
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -12
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Through Glacier's Ancient Echo, Houston Finch carved out history with a jaw-dropping 1041-rated personal best that thundered +76 above his rating! His arctic assault began early, freezing the competition with five straight birdies on holes 2-6 to claim the lead. Like an unstoppable glacier, he continued grinding forward, closing with emphatic pairs on 14-15 and 17-18 to chisel his name into MPO legend with a stunning -12 finish! 🏔️

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.88 4.12 3.38 2.25 2.62 3.50 4.00 2.38 2.88 2.50 3.00 2.62 3.50 3.12 2.38 3.25 2.50 3.00 53.88
Score 2 3 2 2 2 4 3 2 4 2 3 2 3 4 2 2 2 2 46
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -11
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In a round that echoed through the ages, Cooper Johnson carved his name into personal history with a stunning 1030-rated performance 🏔️! His ancient spirits were awakened early with a mythical 5-under streak through holes 1-5, and after weathering brief storms on 10 and 15, he channeled that raw power into clutch bounce-back birdies. A glacial calm settled over the final stretch as he went -4 through 15-18, cementing a personal best round that towered +38 points above his rating. His -11 finish claimed 2nd in MPO, proving that like the mountains themselves, Cooper only grows more formidable with time ❄️

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

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.88 4.12 3.38 2.25 2.62 3.50 4.00 2.38 2.88 2.50 3.00 2.62 3.50 3.12 2.38 3.25 2.50 3.00 53.88
Score 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 4 3 4 5 2 3 3 2 53
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 2 -1 -1 -4
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In the ancient echoes of winter's approach, Jared Fager carved another personal best with a chilling -4 round ❄️! Though playing slightly below his rating, he dominated holes 6-9 with an ice-cold birdie streak, proving that like a glacier, his game keeps advancing. His third straight podium finish came with two clutch bounce-backs, including a momentum-saving birdie on hole 15 that kept him in contention until the final putt 🎯. While the field struggled at +2, Fager's steady hand showed that ancient wisdom - slow and steady wins the race.

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.88 4.12 3.38 2.25 2.62 3.50 4.00 2.38 2.88 2.50 3.00 2.62 3.50 3.12 2.38 3.25 2.50 3.00 53.88
Score 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 4 53
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 -4
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In a glacial display of precision, Porter Johnson carved out a personal best round, firing off a -4 that melted expectations with a scorching +57 rating differential! ❄️🔥 His frozen rope drives led to back-to-back birdies on holes 9-10, and when the pressure mounted on hole 17, he responded with an ice-cold bounce-back birdie. Sliding into 3rd place in MPO, this 954-rated performance proves Porter is no longer just chilling in the 890s - he's ready to climb higher! 🧗‍♂️

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

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.88 4.12 3.38 2.25 2.62 3.50 4.00 2.38 2.88 2.50 3.00 2.62 3.50 3.12 2.38 3.25 2.50 3.00 53.88
Score 3 4 4 3 4 3 5 2 3 3 2 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 57
+/– Par + 1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 E
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In the echoing halls of Glacier's Ancient, Austin Lott carved out an even-par round with the precision of an ice sculptor ❄️. His resilient spirit manifested in four crucial bounce-backs, including back-to-back birdies on holes 6 and 8 that kept him in contention. While his 911-rated showing (-30 to rating) left some frost on his scoring wings, his 6th place MPO finish proves he's still chiseling away at mountain mastery 🗻!

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.88 4.12 3.38 2.25 2.62 3.50 4.00 2.38 2.88 2.50 3.00 2.62 3.50 3.12 2.38 3.25 2.50 3.00 53.88
Score 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 3 2 2 3 3 5 3 3 3 3 4 58
+/– Par + 1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 2 + 1 +1
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

🏔️ Echoing through the ancient peaks, Kenneth Oetker carved out a resilient +1 showing at Glacier's Echo. Despite playing below his 947 rating, he unleashed two impressive birdie pairs on holes 4-5 and 9-10, proving he can still send it in the thin air! A determined bounce-back on hole 14 kept him in contention until the final hole, where he wrapped up 7th place in MPO. While the round rating of 900 might've left some frost on his scorecard, those back-to-back birdies showed flashes of that trademark Oetker fire! ❄️

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

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.88 4.12 3.38 2.25 2.62 3.50 4.00 2.38 2.88 2.50 3.00 2.62 3.50 3.12 2.38 3.25 2.50 3.00 53.88
Score 3 7 3 2 3 5 6 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 4 2 3 59
+/– Par + 3 -1 + 1 + 2 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 +2
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Britain Best found himself skating on thin ice at Glacier's Ancient Echo, finishing 8th with a frosty +2 round that left him 54 points below his rating. Despite the chill, he carved out a beautiful birdie streak on holes 14-15, and his final bounce-back birdie on 17 showed some thaw 🌨️. At 890-rated, this glacial pace was uncharacteristic, but three clutch bounce-backs proved he's still got that warming resilience we've come to expect!

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.88 4.12 3.38 2.25 2.62 3.50 4.00 2.38 2.88 2.50 3.00 2.62 3.50 3.12 2.38 3.25 2.50 3.00 53.88
Score 2 6 6 2 2 3 3 2 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 60
+/– Par -1 + 2 + 3 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 2 + 1 + 1 +3
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ The ancient echoes weren't too kind as Jonah Williams weathered a frosty +3 round at the glacier's edge. After a chilly start, he found his fire with a scorching 5-under streak through holes 4-8, but the ice giants had other plans. That -75 rating differential suggests our #ThunderKing might need to defrost, though his resilient bounce-backs on holes 10 and 17 showed the fighting spirit hasn't frozen over! 🧊 Jonah slid to 9th in MPO, proving even mountain royalty sometimes needs a humble reminder that gravity exists. #GlacialGrind

MP40 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 7.00 2.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 61.00
Score 3 4 3 2 4 4 5 3 2 7 2 4 3 5 3 2 3 2 61
+/– Par -1 + 1 + 1 -1 + 4 -1 + 1 + 2 -1 -1 +4
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ The ancient echoes weren't kind to Scott Belchak as his 868-rated glacial trek (+4) froze 68 points below his usual warmth. Yet like a seasoned mountaineer, he scaled back from adversity with five resilient bounce-backs, including a defiant birdie on hole 11 that briefly thawed the frozen scorecard. While claiming the MP40 summit, this frosty round proves even our thunderous friend can weather a cold snap! 🏔️

MA1 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.60 3.20 3.40 2.60 2.80 3.80 4.00 2.40 3.20 2.60 3.00 2.80 3.20 3.40 2.80 3.00 3.00 2.60 54.40
Score 2 3 3 2 2 5 4 2 4 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 49
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -8
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ In the Glacier's Ancient Echo, Spencer Livsey carved out a legendary personal best -8, freezing the competition with an otherworldly +55 rating differential! Like an avalanche of birdies, he thundered through four separate two-hole streaks, including a glacial finish on 17-18. This 998-rated masterpiece earned him the MA1 crown, proving our favorite storm chaser has evolved into the Ice King! 🏔️

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.60 3.20 3.40 2.60 2.80 3.80 4.00 2.40 3.20 2.60 3.00 2.80 3.20 3.40 2.80 3.00 3.00 2.60 54.40
Score 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 4 4 3 54
+/– Par -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 + 1 -3
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ The ancient spirits smiled upon Ernest Pennington at Glacier's Echo, where his personal best 944-rated round (+35 differential) carved through MA1 like a frozen masterpiece! His icy precision during holes 8-10 (-3 streak) helped secure 2nd place, while clutch bounce-backs on holes 4 and 18 kept the momentum crystalline. Looks like our storm chaser has evolved into the Ice King - and this throne might just stick! ⚡

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.60 3.20 3.40 2.60 2.80 3.80 4.00 2.40 3.20 2.60 3.00 2.80 3.20 3.40 2.80 3.00 3.00 2.60 54.40
Score 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 55
+/– Par + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -2
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Thomas Sautel carved through the ancient ice with precision, etching a -2 round that glowed +5 above his rating! His resilient spirit shone through bounce-backs on holes 4 and 10, before a clutch finish on 17 sealed his podium spot in MA1. Like glaciers shaping valleys, he's steadily crafting his legacy - this third-place finish proves September's chill can't slow his momentum! ⛰️

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.60 3.20 3.40 2.60 2.80 3.80 4.00 2.40 3.20 2.60 3.00 2.80 3.20 3.40 2.80 3.00 3.00 2.60 54.40
Score 2 3 3 3 4 5 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 2 2 2 57
+/– Par -1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 E
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Amidst the ancient echoes, Aaron Detterer carved out an even-par round in MA1, though the -31 rating differential left some frost on his scorecard. Like a glacier's steady advance, he opened strong on holes 1-2 and finished with a flourish on 16-18, going 5-under during those streaks. Despite the chilly performance, his T4 finish proved he can still navigate the frozen fairways with the best of them! 🏔️

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 2.60 3.20 3.40 2.60 2.80 3.80 4.00 2.40 3.20 2.60 3.00 2.80 3.20 3.40 2.80 3.00 3.00 2.60 54.40
Score 3 3 3 2 2 3 4 2 3 2 4 3 3 5 4 3 4 4 57
+/– Par -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 E
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Echoing through the ancient ice, Craig Bennett carved out a masterful even-par round, etching his name into 4th place in MA1. Though his 911-rated performance ran slightly below his usual glacial pace, his frozen focus during holes 4-6 yielded a pristine 3-under streak. Despite a few slippery moments, Craig stayed frosty with clutch bounce-backs on holes 12 and 16, proving that like the glaciers themselves, his game continues to shape the landscape. 🏔️

MA40 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 3.33 5.00 3.67 3.67 3.67 3.67 4.67 2.67 3.67 3.00 4.00 2.33 4.33 3.00 2.33 3.67 3.33 2.67 62.67
Score 4 5 3 3 3 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 51
+/– Par + 1 + 1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -6
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

Jonathon Marshall continues his reign in MA40, as this Glacier's echo resonates with another stellar performance! 🏔️ His +68 rating differential carved through the field like ancient ice, highlighted by a scorching 6-under streak through holes 8-13. While not quite matching last week's -10 masterpiece, this -6 round proves our mountain monarch isn't just a one-peak wonder ❄️. The throne remains frozen in his grasp! 👑

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 3.33 5.00 3.67 3.67 3.67 3.67 4.67 2.67 3.67 3.00 4.00 2.33 4.33 3.00 2.33 3.67 3.33 2.67 62.67
Score 4 5 4 3 4 5 5 3 3 3 5 2 5 3 3 4 4 3 68
+/– Par + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 -1 + 1 + 1 + 1 +11
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

Echoing through Glacier's Ancient Echo, Corey Mecham carved out another podium finish in MA40, though the frosty conditions left their mark with a -56 rating differential ❄️. His resilient spirit remained unthawed with five bounce-back moments, including a crucial birdie on hole 12 that helped secure 2nd place. While this round might've been a bit chilly, Corey's continued presence on the podium shows he's becoming a permanent fixture in MA40's upper echelon! 🏆

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 3.33 5.00 3.67 3.67 3.67 3.67 4.67 2.67 3.67 3.00 4.00 2.33 4.33 3.00 2.33 3.67 3.33 2.67 62.67
Score 2 5 4 5 4 3 5 3 6 4 5 3 5 3 2 4 3 3 69
+/– Par -1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 -1 + 1 +12
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

Amidst the ancient echoes of glacial winds, Lee Cox faced a challenging expedition, with his 762-rated round (-53 to rating) carving new paths through familiar terrain ❄️. Our Crystal King showed his characteristic resilience with five impressive bounce-backs, including clutch par saves on holes 6 and 17. While the frozen fairways proved testing, Lee's 3rd place MA40 finish proves that even in winter's grip, his competitive fire still burns bright! 🔥

MA2 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.80 4.80 4.40 2.80 2.60 4.80 4.60 3.20 4.40 2.60 3.00 3.40 4.60 3.60 3.00 3.80 3.40 3.00 65.80
Score 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 2 3 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 56
+/– Par -1 -1 + 1 + 1 -1 + 1 -1 -1
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

🏔️ Our mountain-dwelling legend Leif Smith etched his name in ice at Glacier's Ancient Echo, conquering MA2 with a jaw-dropping personal best round (+47 rating differential)! Starting hot with back-to-back birdies on holes 1-2, our storm-chasing goat showed his evolving mastery with three clutch bounce-backs, including a momentum-shifting birdie on hole 10. From storm chaser to glacier tamer, Leif continues to ascend! ❄️

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.80 4.80 4.40 2.80 2.60 4.80 4.60 3.20 4.40 2.60 3.00 3.40 4.60 3.60 3.00 3.80 3.40 3.00 65.80
Score 3 4 3 3 3 5 4 3 3 2 3 4 4 3 3 5 2 4 61
+/– Par + 1 -1 + 1 + 1 + 2 -1 + 1 +4
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Eric Pearson carved out another podium finish at Glacier's Ancient Echo, despite battling through a challenging +4 round that tested his resilience! While his 868-rated performance (-9 differential) showed some cracks in the ice, three clutch bounce-backs - including a beautiful birdie recovery on hole 17 - kept him in contention until late. Though the round may have been a bit frosty, his 2nd place MA2 finish proves our mountain champion can still send shivers through the competition! 🏔️

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.80 4.80 4.40 2.80 2.60 4.80 4.60 3.20 4.40 2.60 3.00 3.40 4.60 3.60 3.00 3.80 3.40 3.00 65.80
Score 5 3 4 2 3 5 6 2 6 3 3 3 6 4 3 5 3 3 69
+/– Par + 2 -1 + 1 -1 + 1 + 2 -1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 2 +12
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

Echoing through the ancient glacial valleys, Robert Deal carved out a challenging +12 round, rating 123 points below his usual mark ❄️. His resilience shone through with six bounce-back moments, including determined birdies on holes 2, 4, and 8 that kept him in the hunt. Despite the frosty performance, he managed to chisel his way to 3rd place in MA2 - proving that even when the ice gets slick, our frozen warrior keeps finding his way to familiar podium territory! 🏔️

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.80 4.80 4.40 2.80 2.60 4.80 4.60 3.20 4.40 2.60 3.00 3.40 4.60 3.60 3.00 3.80 3.40 3.00 65.80
Score 5 5 5 3 2 5 4 5 3 3 3 3 5 4 3 3 6 3 70
+/– Par + 2 + 1 + 2 -1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 3 +13
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In this week's Glacier's Ancient Echo, Braden Sten carved through the icy challenges with five resilient bounce-back pars, including a crucial save on hole 18 ❄️. His 771-rated performance kept him in the hunt through hole 14, briefly crystallizing into 3rd place on hole 13! Though the finish may have been frosty with a +13, Braden continues to prove he's no stranger to MA2's frozen frontiers. 🏔️

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 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 300 543 419 404 162 559 589 340 250 284 321 339 505 395 255 353 294 259 6571
Target A C A B A A B A A A C C A B A B C C
Pool Avg 3.80 4.80 4.40 2.80 2.60 4.80 4.60 3.20 4.40 2.60 3.00 3.40 4.60 3.60 3.00 3.80 3.40 3.00 65.80
Score 4 9 6 3 2 5 5 3 6 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 73
+/– Par + 1 + 5 + 3 -1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 -1 +16
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Yellows Layout
Round Summary

In Week 8's Glacier's Ancient Echo, Jason Ahn carved out a story of resilience with four impressive bounce-backs, including a stellar recovery on hole 10! ❄️ Though the +16 finish and 739-rated round tested his mettle, Jason remained frozen in contention through hole 14, securing 5th place in MA2. Like the glaciers of old, his determination to bounce back remains eternally solid! 🏔️

MA4 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 3.00 66.00
Score 3 4 3 3 4 3 4 3 5 3 3 4 5 3 3 4 6 3 66
+/– Par + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 +9
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

Through the echoes of ancient ice, Brian Bowling carved his name into MA4 history, claiming his first divisional victory! 🏆 Despite playing 12 points below his rating, his resilient spirit shone through with four clutch bounce-backs, including a memorable par save on hole 18. Like a glacier slowly but surely reshaping the landscape, he ground out a win that proves persistence pays off! ❄️

FA2 Division

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total
Par 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 57
Distance (ft) 306 543 282 404 162 391 589 229 250 290 220 263 505 244 254 352 294 259 5837
Tee Main Main Main Main Main Short Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main
Target A C C B A C B C A D D E A D A D C C
Pool Avg 3.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 68.00
Score 3 5 4 4 4 4 5 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 3 3 4 5 68
+/– Par + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 +11
Course: River Bottoms Disc Golf Course - Reds Layout
Round Summary

❄️ Afton Bodell carved through Glacier's Ancient Echo with a chilling +68 rating differential, freezing the competition for another FA2 victory! Like a glacier sculpting the landscape, she methodically shaped her round with precise bounce-backs on holes 8, 12, and 14. Her 774-rated performance proves she's becoming as unstoppable as the ancient ice flows that shaped these mountains. 🏔️