In the picture: Your guide to watching the Green Mountain Championship 2024, presented by Discraft, with the best storylines and stats
The Discraft's Green Mountain Championship at Smugglers' Notch Resort is back on the playoff calendar after hosting the PDGA Pro World Championships last year (2023)! This event will take place at the legendary Smugglers' Notch Resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont and will be the first competition of the 2024 DGPT Playoffs presented by Barbasol. Players will compete on two signature courses: Brewster Ridge in Rounds 1 and 3 and Fox Run Meadows in Rounds 2 and 4. This 4-round tournament will kick off the 2024 DGPT postseason. Be sure to read our article below for a full breakdown of the current DGPT World Rankings as we head into the playoffs…
The advance into the playoffs – TOP STORYLINES BEFORE THE DGPT PLAYOFFS 2024
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WEATHER THIS WEEKEND
Expect serene conditions for the Discraft's Green Mountain Championship at Smugglers' Notch Resortwith lightweight winds under 10 mph throughout the event. Temperatures will be in the high 70s each day, with Thursday being the warmest day. There is a slight chance of rain on Friday, but the impact is expected to be minimal. Overall, it should be a pleasant weekend for players and fans alike.
FPO FORECAST
- FPO1 feature card: Missy Gannon, Kristin Tattar, Ohn Scoggins and Holyn Handley
- FPO2 feature card: Ella Hansen, Eveliina Salonen, Kat Mertsch and Natalie Ryan
Note: In DGPT playoff events, feature cards are determined based on World Points standings. The first feature card is the top 4 players in the leaderboard. The second feature card is the players ranked 5th through 8th in the leaderboard.
Here’s a look at the main storylines from this weekend:
1️⃣ Kristin Tattar aims for third GMC victory in a row
Kristin Tattar returns to the venue where she won the 2023 World Championship and also took the 2022 GMC title. Her 1013-point win at last year's Worlds was the highest-rated 5+ round FPO Major, and she enters the event as the leader in FPO wins in 2024 with five M/ES victories. Despite a recent three-event drought, Tattar remains the top-ranked player and is the favorite to extend her dominance at Smugglers' Notch.
2️⃣ Holyn Handley leads the DGPT rankings
Holyn Handley is having a stellar season, leading the DGPT standings with three Elite Series wins, her first of her career. Handley is the first FPO player since 2012 to win her first three Major/Elite Series events in a single season. After finishing 3rd in those spots at Worlds 2023, she will look to continue her rise with a mighty performance at GMC.
3️⃣ Eveliina Salonen returns after World Championship victory
Eveliina Salonen, the newly crowned World Champion, returns to competitive racing after missing DGLO. Salonen has four M/ES wins in 2024 and has not finished in the top five since April. She will be looking to add another win to her impressive season with a 4th place finish at the 2023 World Championships in Smugglers' Notch.
The 2024 Green Mountain Championship promises another exhilarating battle in the FPO division, with the top contenders looking to make an impression in Smugglers' Notch.
MPO FORECAST
- MPO1 Feature Card: Gannon Buhr, Ricky Wysocki, Calvin Heimburg and Niklas Anttila
- MPO2 Feature Card: Isaac Robinson, Ezra Robinson, Anthony Barela, Paul McBeth
Note: In DGPT playoff events, feature cards are determined based on World Points standings. The first feature card is the top 4 players in the leaderboard. The second feature card is the players ranked 5th through 8th in the leaderboard.
Here’s a look at the main storylines from this weekend:
1️⃣ Gannon Buhr chases history
Gannon Buhr heads into the 2024 GMC with six Major/Elite Series wins, the most in the MPO this season. Buhr has won five of six four-round events this year and recently posted a career-high 1,087 rated event wins at The Innova Rip (a DGPT Q-series). He is the player with the most MPO M/ES top 10 finishes in a season (19) and is close to setting a recent record with a 20th place finish at GMC. With his consistent form and previous success at Smugglers' Notch, Buhr is the player to beat.
2️⃣ Ricky Wysocki’s Smuggs dominance
Ricky Wysocki has an excellent track record at GMC with five wins and eight podiums in nine starts. Additionally, Wysocki nearly passed Buhr on the final round of DGLO but finished second two weeks ago. He leads MPO with 10 podiums this season and remains a top contender at Smuggs, where he has won more times than any other player. With his track record at these courses, Wysocki will look to add a sixth title to his collection.
3️⃣ Isaac Robinson's return to the site of his world title
Isaac Robinson returns to Smugglers' Notch, where he captured his first World Championship title in 2023. Since then, Robinson has finished second to Buhr at consecutive events, including DGLO and The Innova Rip. His top-two finishes in both of his Vermont appearances (1st at Worlds 2023, 2nd at GMC 2022) make him a mighty candidate to challenge for the title again this year.
All the action starts Thursday, September 19th! Tune in to the Disc Golf Network and follow JomezPro's post-pro coverage all weekend long.
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START TIMES & LAP RATINGS
2024 Green Mountain Championship presented by Discraft | PDGA Event Page
Official results, tee times, PDGA live scores and round ratings can be found on the official event page on PDGA.com.
DISC GOLF NETWORK BROADCASTING TIMES
Daily live broadcasts from Thursday, September 19th – Sunday, September 22nd.
- FPO coverage begins with Tournament Central at 9:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. PT
- MPO coverage begins with Tournament Central at 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. PT
LIVE RESULTS AND STATISTICS
Live results and statistics will also be available on the DGPT website and on PDGA Live throughout the weekend!
PRESS CONFERENCE
Watch the Green Mountain Championship press conference on the Disc Golf Network or the DGPT YouTube channel Now we hear from the following players ahead of the event…
| Time | name |
| Jeff Spring | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| Isaac Robinson | 1:10 p.m. ET |
| Kristin Tatar | 1:20 p.m. ET |
| Gannon Buhr | 1:30 p.m. ET |
| Saint Handley | 1:40 p.m. ET |
| Ezra Aderhold | 1:50 p.m. ET |
| Eveliina Salonen | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Eagle McMahon | 2:10 p.m. ET |
| Eli Midlyng | 2:20 p.m. ET |
| Ricky Wysocki | 2:30 p.m. ET |
LIVE REPORT
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POST-PRODUCTION REPORT
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