In the Know: Your Guide to Watching the 2024 Green Mountain Championship presented by Discraft with Top Storylines & Stats
The Discraft’s Green Mountain Championship at Smugglers’ Notch Resort is back on the Playoff schedule after hosting the PDGA Pro World Championships last year (2023)! Held at the iconic Smugglers’ Notch resort in Jeffersonville, Vermont, this event marks the first contest of the 2024 DGPT Playoffs presented by Barbasol. Players will compete across two signature courses: Brewster Ridge for Rounds 1 and 3, and Fox Run Meadows for Rounds 2 and 4. This 4-round tournament kicks off the 2024 DGPT postseason. Be sure to check out our article below for a full breakdown of the current DGPT World Standings as we head into the playoffs…
The Push for Playoffs – TOP STORYLINES HEADING INTO THE 2024 DGPT PLAYOFFS
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WEATHER THIS WEEKEND
Expect calm conditions for the Discraft’s Green Mountain Championship at Smugglers’ Notch Resort, with light winds below 10 mph throughout the event. Temperatures will peak in the 70s each day, with Thursday being the warmest. There’s a slight chance of rain on Friday, but any impacts are expected to be minimal. Overall, it should be a pleasant weekend for players and fans alike.
FPO LOOKAHEAD
- FPO1 Feature Card: Missy Gannon, Kristin Tattar, Ohn Scoggins, & Holyn Handley
- FPO2 Feature Card: Ella Hansen, Eveliina Salonen, Kat Mertsch, & Natalie Ryan
Note: at DGPT Playoff events, feature cards are determined by World Points Standings. The first feature card is the top 4 players in the standings. The second feature card is players 5-8 in the standings.
Here’s a look at the top storylines headed into this weekend:
1️⃣ Kristin Tattar Eyes Third Straight GMC Win
Kristin Tattar returns to the site of her 2023 World Championship win, where she also took the 2022 GMC title. Her 1013-rated victory at last year’s Worlds was the highest-rated 5+ round FPO Major, and she enters the event as the FPO wins leader in 2024, with five M/ES victories. Despite a recent three-event win drought, Tattar remains the top-ranked player and is the favorite to extend her dominance at Smugglers’ Notch.
2️⃣ Holyn Handley Leads the DGPT Standings
Holyn Handley is having a breakout season, leading the DGPT standings with three Elite Series wins, her first in 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 at the 2023 Worlds on these courses, she’ll be looking to continue her climb with a strong showing at GMC.
3️⃣ Eveliina Salonen Returns After World Championship Win
Eveliina Salonen, the newly crowned World Champion, returns to competition after skipping DGLO. Salonen has four M/ES wins in 2024 and hasn’t missed a top-five finish since April. With a 4th-place finish at 2023 Worlds at Smugglers’ Notch, she’ll be aiming to add another victory to her impressive season.
The 2024 Green Mountain Championship promises another exciting battle in the FPO division, with top contenders looking to make their mark at Smugglers’ Notch.
MPO LOOKAHEAD
- MPO1 Feature Card: Gannon Buhr, Ricky Wysocki, Calvin Heimburg, & Niklas Anttila
- MPO2 Feature Card: Isaac Robinson, Ezra Robinson, Anthony Barela, Paul McBeth
Note: at DGPT Playoff events, feature cards are determined by World Points Standings. The first feature card is the top 4 players in the standings. The second feature card is players 5-8 in the standings.
Here’s a look at the top storylines headed into this weekend:
1️⃣ Gannon Buhr Chasing History
Gannon Buhr enters GMC with six Major/Elite Series wins in 2024, the most in MPO this season. Buhr has won five out of six four-round events this year and recently posted a career-high 1087-rated event win at The Innova Rip (a DGPT Q-Series). He’s tied for the most MPO M/ES Top 10s in a season (19) and is poised to set a new record with a 20th at GMC. With his consistent form and past success at Smugglers’ Notch, Buhr is the player to beat.
2️⃣ Ricky Wysocki’s Smuggs Dominance
Ricky Wysocki has a stellar track record at GMC with five wins and eight podium finishes in nine starts. What’s more, Wysocki nearly overtook Buhr in 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’s won more times than any other player. With a history of excelling at these courses, Wysocki will be aiming 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 in 2023. Since then, Robinson has finished second to Buhr in consecutive events, including DGLO and The Innova Rip. His top-two finishes in both Vermont appearances (1st at 2023 Worlds, 2nd at 2022 GMC) make him a strong candidate to challenge for the title again this year.
All the action starts on Thursday, September 19th! Tune in to the Disc Golf Network and catch post-pro coverage from JomezPro all weekend.
Spectator tickets are still available »
How To Watch:
Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action this weekend:
TEE TIMES & ROUND RATINGS
2024 Green Mountain Championship presented by Discraft | PDGA Event Page
Official scores, tee times, PDGA Live scoring, and round ratings can be found on the official event page on PDGA.com.
DISC GOLF NETWORK BROADCAST TIMES
Live daily broadcasts from Thursday 9/19 – Sunday 9/22
- FPO Coverage begins with Tournament Central at 9:30 AM ET / 6:30 AM PT
- MPO Coverage begins with Tournament Central at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 PM PT
LIVE SCORES AND STATS
Live scores and stats will also be available on both the DGPT website and on PDGA Live all weekend!
- DGPT.com/stats
- DGPT.com/scores
- PDGA Live
PRESS CONFERENCE
Watch the Green Mountain Championship Press Conference on the Disc Golf Network or the DGPT YouTube channel now to hear from the following players ahead of the event…
Time | Name |
Jeff Spring | 1:00 PM ET |
Isaac Robinson | 1:10 PM ET |
Kristin Tattar | 1:20 PM ET |
Gannon Buhr | 1:30 PM ET |
Holyn Handley | 1:40 PM ET |
Ezra Aderhold | 1:50 PM ET |
Eveliina Salonen | 2:00 PM ET |
Eagle McMahon | 2:10 PM ET |
Eli Midlyng | 2:20 PM ET |
Ricky Wysocki | 2:30 PM ET |
LIVE COVERAGE
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In addition to the DGN, the live broadcast for both divisions will be simulcast free on the DGPT YouTube channel for the first round only on Thursday, 8/01.
POST-PRODUCTION COVERAGE
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MPO and FPO Expanded Leader Coverage | Read more about the 2024 JomezPro media plan → Beyond the Lead Card: Expanding DGPT’s 2024 Coverage with JomezPro - Gatekeeper Media | Subscribe
MPO Chase Card → released the week following the event (read more about the adjusted 2024 release schedule)
SOCIAL MEDIA
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