Guardian Chains

The Couch Timeline Lost Today

Thirty-nine degrees and cloudy at Century Park on a December Monday, where 16 players proved that the "timeline where you stay dry on the couch is a weaker, sadder timeline." The guardian chains promised to reveal what happens when communities never form—instead, they watched disc golfers defy the forecast and throw anyway. KEVIN Harper punctuated the defiance with an ace on Hole 8, because apparently even the weather can't stop destiny from finding the chains. 🌧️⛓️

Wire-to-Wire, Timeline-to-Timeline

Valentin Lutsenko dominated MPO with a 962-rated -13 that never looked in doubt, claiming the Lamplight Guide in the process. Matthew "Kremit" Neuhaus mounted the only serious challenge, posting a 921-rated -10 and briefly taking the lead after Holes 2 and 11, but Century's signature downhill tunnel on Hole 12 chose violence—his bogey there while the field averaged -0.7 ended his title hopes. Stephen Scoggins fired his personal best -8, though finishing 37 points below his 931 rating suggests there's an even brighter timeline waiting for him. Valentin's eight-hole hot streak from 3-10 was the difference-maker in a division that showcased pure MPO firepower. 🔥🎯

FPO: Population 1, Vibes Immaculate

Eva Lutsenko owned her solo timeline with a wire-to-wire -10 that rated 921—a full 22 points above her 899 rating. Her clean back nine featured zero bogeys and an eagle on Hole 15's 480-foot bomber, proving that distance and finesse can coexist beautifully. The only hiccup came on the scoreable Hole 4, where a bogey stood out against the field's -0.6 average, but that minor blip couldn't dim a performance that radiated confidence from first throw to final putt. 🦅✨

Abe's Personal Best Timeline Unlocked

Abe Mills seized MA40 with a wire-to-wire -10 that rated 921—his personal best round that never felt in jeopardy. Cory Wickline provided the pressure, briefly taking leads after Holes 5 and 8 with consistent -8 play, but couldn't capitalize on Century's scoring holes. Cory's bogey on Hole 12 while the pool averaged -0.7 epitomized his missed opportunities, as Abe's clean front nine and eagle on Hole 15 created separation that lasted through the final chains. Both players showed the steady excellence that defines the 40+ division. 🏆📈

Terry's 60-Point Reality Distortion Field

Terry Howard exploded for an -11 personal best that rated 935—a full 60 points above his 875 rating in what can only be described as timeline manipulation. His wire-to-wire dominance included a six-hole heater from 5-10, an eagle on Hole 12's downhill tunnel, and a clean front nine that never allowed doubt to creep in. Daniel Pace held steady with his Week 1 -2, but watching Howard's reality-bending round from the adjacent dimension had to feel surreal. When players spike 60 points above rating, physics becomes optional. ⚡🌟

MA3: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Division

Seven lead changes across 18 holes turned MA3 into pure chaos theory in action. Eric Roy emerged victorious with a 908-rated -9 that was 34 points above his 874 rating, sealing the win with a clutch birdie on Hole 18—the only player in his pool to conquer the closing hole. KEVIN Harper provided the fireworks with his ace on Hole 8 but finished just outside the money at -6, proving that even heroes sometimes fall short of the throne. Eric's eagle on Hole 12 and remarkable resilience after a +2 on Hole 14 showcased championship-level mental toughness. Doc Howard and Brent Honshell both caught fire on the back nine, climbing the leaderboard with late surges that kept the drama alive until the final throws. 🎢🎯

Jay's Week 1 Glory Feels Like a Distant Timeline

Joshua Lockaby edged Jay Albright -2 to -1 in MA4's back-and-forth battle, where leads changed hands like a hot disc. Jay's wire-to-wire -3 dominance from Week 1 (857-rated) crashed into reality this week with a 799-rated performance—a brutal 58-point swing that shows how quickly timelines can shift. The decisive moment came on Hole 17, where Jay scored over par while Joshua stayed clean, ending any hopes of defending his early-season crown. Sometimes the universe just chooses different heroes. 📉⏰

MA1: The Loneliest Timeline

Blade Blackmer claimed wire-to-wire victory in his solo division with a -7 that rated 881, though finishing 22 points below his 903 rating suggests this timeline could use more competition. His clean front nine looked promising, but a bogey on the scoreable Hole 13 while the field averaged -0.6 highlighted missed opportunities. Solo divisions create their own strange narrative tension—you win by default but lose the chance to measure yourself against the field's chaos. 🏆😐

Hole 12 and 15: Eagle Factories

Four players shot 40+ points above their rating: Terry Howard (+60), Matthew "Kremit" Neuhaus (+46), Eric Roy (+34), and Eva Lutsenko (+22)—proof that Century's winter conditions couldn't contain the talent on display. Twelve players posted clean front or back nines, showing remarkable consistency despite the cloudy December atmosphere. Holes 12 and 15 became eagle magnets, with eight total eagles split between Century's downhill tunnel and long bomber. Valentin Lutsenko claimed the only birdies on Holes 1 and 10 in the Lamplight Guardians pool, while Eric Roy sealed his MA3 victory with the lone birdie on Hole 18 in the Shadow Echoes pool. 🦅🔥

The Lamplight Guide Found Its Brightest Holder

The Lamplight Guide (#1) now illuminates Valentin Lutsenko's bag after his climb from Tag #9 to #1, earned through his 962-rated wire-to-wire MPO dominance. This entity walks beside those who feel lost, its ornate brass lantern burning golden without flicker, casting dramatic lighting across its midnight-blue cinematographer's coat. The tag's presence in multiple timelines at once—visible through its doubled, transparent silhouette—seems fitting for a player who dominated this timeline so completely. Its role isn't to alter throws but to show the potential consequences of missed connections, and Valentin's performance proved he understands the threads that bind community together.

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Hole 8 Found Its Hero

KEVIN Harper delivered the moment Century Park was waiting for, parking an ace on Hole 8's 218-foot Par 3 through the wooded front nine's technical section. His clean line through the trees claimed the $12 ace pot and provided the perfect punctuation mark to a week that proved heroes don't mind throwing in December rain. The Super Ace pot on Hole 1 remains unclaimed at $128, still waiting for someone bold enough to conquer the 271-foot opener with authority. Sometimes the chains call your name—Kevin answered. 🎯💰

The Timeline Where You Enabled Skins

No skins data emerged from this week's cards, but there's definitely a parallel universe where you opted in and added that extra layer of hole-by-hole drama to your round. For those curious about bringing card-level stakes to their next timeline, Learn how to set up skins and discover what happens when every hole matters just a little bit more. 🎲⚡

$21.50 Against the Parking Lot

The guardian chains shook, and 16 players answered with throws that pushed back against the timeline where Century Park becomes asphalt. Their efforts generated $21.50 for the Century Course Fund—$16 from the automatic $1-per-player contribution plus $5.50 in additional generosity, bringing the fund to 1% of its $1,000 goal. Every dollar represents another brick in the foundation of a timeline worth preserving, and if players spot improvements needed (mud mitigation on the front nine, signage refresh, anything that keeps this place magical), they can shape the course's future directly. 💰🏗️

Next Week: The Parking Lot Episode

Week 2 of 10 is complete, the leaderboards are taking shape, and the guardians continue their vigil over timelines that matter. Episode 3 awaits: "Parking Lot"—where the TD witnesses what Century becomes when no disc golf community fights to save it. The forecast calls for revelation, and the chains will keep shaking until every player understands their role in this wonderful story. Will you be there to see what asphalt looks like up close? 📺⛓️