Monn Erases Five-Stroke Deficit to Win Reckoning on the River
In a stunning reversal at the Visit Bainbridge Presents Reckoning on the River, Ryan Monn erased a five-stroke deficit to claim the DGMT/PRO Weekend title, finishing at -14 overall. Overnight leader Nathan Queen, who had built his advantage with a blistering 1060-rated second round and entered with momentum from a recent top-10 finish at the Charlotte Roar, saw his tournament unravel with a final-round +2. That seven-stroke swing relative to Monn's steady -5 turned what seemed an insurmountable lead into a two-stroke victory, as Queen fell into a tie for second at -12.
Monn's victory was defined by metronomic consistency across all three rounds at Bainbridge Oaks Disc Golf Course, the only player in the 46-player field to shoot -4 or better each day (-4, -5, -5). The heavily wooded 9,525-foot layout in Bainbridge, GA, with its punishing par-5s including the 745-foot 18th hole that averaged 5.89 strokes, proved particularly brutal on Sunday as the field averaged +22. While Monn maintained his sub-par rhythm, Queen's +2 round and Chandler Kramer's -1 fade from the tie for second opened the door for others to surge into contention.
The most dramatic ascent came from Evan Scott, who completed a remarkable upward trajectory with a -7 final round to join Queen and Harper Thompson in a three-way tie for second at -12. Scott improved each round (even par, -5, -7) while Thompson's -4 Sunday lifted her from the chase pack. Meanwhile, Garrett Gurthie delivered the tournament's hottest round—a 1060-rated -8 that exceeded his rating by 42 points—creating thrilling stretch-run drama as he and Scott battled down the final holes, tied on the 390-foot 17th before both parred the brutal 18th.
Throughout the field, standout performances included Bradley Baumgardner's highlight-reel putts (a 59-foot Circle 2 conversion on hole 14 and a 39-footer on 16), Brian Ketelsen exceeding his rating by 44 points with a 1028-rated round, and Matt Versola rebounding from a rough opening to finish +43 over his rating. Danny Beauchamp secured the final cash spot in 19th place, while Josiah Barhite closed with four consecutive birdies for a memorable finish.
Monn's triumph at this Dynamic Discs-sponsored A-tier event showcased how steady resolve can overcome dramatic momentum shifts on one of the Southeast's most demanding wooded courses. While Queen's brilliant first two rounds demonstrated his competitive form, Monn's relentless consistency (-4, -5, -5) proved decisive on a layout that punished aggression and rewarded precision. The tournament concluded with Monn as the sole player to break par in all three rounds, a testament to composure under pressure at Bainbridge Oaks.