After a long offseason, the 10th season of the Disc Golf Pro Tour is set to begin this Friday, February 28th, in Brooksville, Florida. In the FPO division, Ella Hansen and Holyn Handley entered the final round of Discraft Scorch; tied for the lead, both aiming for their first career DGPT victory. Eveliina Salonen trailed by two strokes, having secured her place on the lead card with an eagle on hole 18 the day before.

Four Aspects of MVP Neutron Volt We'll Be Monitoring

  1. If last year's event is any indication, claiming a win this weekend may signal an impressive season ahead. Last year's champions, Anthony Barela and Eveliina Salonen, both went on to achieve phenomenal seasons, collectively racking up eight victories. Additionally, many of the top finishers in Discraft Scorch had strong seasons; three of the top four in MPO registered 16 wins in 2024, while the top four in FPO amassed a total of 14 wins. Although it's merely one event, generating excitement around those players who begin the season strongly may not be unwarranted.
  2. The styles of both Salonen and Barela are well suited to Olympus, providing them each a great chance to kick off their 2025 season in a similar fashion to last year. With Kristin Lätt (née Tattar) starting her season in Waco, Salonen could be considered the favorite due to her power and ability to hit gaps.
  3. The 2024 Player of the Year and world #1, Gannon Buhr, will certainly be the focus this weekend. Buhr just won the Memorial Championship in Discraft Scorch for the third year in a row last month and has claimed victory in six of his last seven tournaments. The Iceman has seemed invincible during this stretch, with Ricky Wysocki being the only competitor who consistently contests his pace.
  4. Coming off her second Player of the Year award, Missy Gannon may be looking for some retribution this weekend. Gannon was leading last year's event going into the final nine, but several late errors kept her from securing the victory. Holyn Handley, too, is in a similar boat after a difficult final round cost her the win last season.

Conclusion

This year's MVP Neutron Volt course has undergone various modifications, including updated OB lines, alterations in basket placements, and a change to the MPO par. Overall, the course remains quite similar to last year's layout and finishes with a memorable concluding hole.