Trial Two unfolded like a whisper in the fog. For the first time, the Valley did not howl. The winds were silent. The air still. But the earth remained soft, mud clinging to every step like a warning.
And what did the players do with this moment of peace?
They unleashed.
Birdies rained down across the battlefield. Scores soared. The Valley, momentarily merciful, offered a taste of what greatness could look like.
But make no mistake—this was the calm.
Next week, we enter Whispering Doakes.
And nothing will be the same.
????️ Tier A – Dave Takes the Throne (For Now)
Dave Rector (-10) came alive in Trial Two. A perfect storm of patience and precision, he crushed the mud-logged course without the need for wind-read wizardry.
But Thomas Voight (-9), the Tier A overlord of Trial One, stayed right on his heels. He may not have taken the win this week, but he's still the name the Valley remembers.
And behind them? A war party of talent:
Frank Costales (-8) — sharpening his edge.
Seth Asing (-7) — now consistently in the fire.
Allen Black (-7) — back with vengeance.
Justin Foster (-6) — dangerous as ever, never far from first.
Naz Munoz (-5) — the newcomer, already adapting to the Valley’s rhythm.
Tier A is tightening. The points are piling. And the Valley sees everything.
⚔️ Tier B – Alex Ascends While Kelly Holds Steady
In the mud and silence, Alex Strawn (-10) struck with surgical precision. Trial Two’s B-tier champion, he rose from last week’s shadows to now stand on the high ground.
Kelly Allen (-9) wasn’t far behind. The former Tier B champion might not have won the battle this week, but he’s still well-positioned in the war.
Close behind:
Ryan Bates (-8) — proving last week’s breakout wasn’t luck.
Adam Smithers (-5) & Wayne Danjin (-5) — consistency, and calm under pressure.
Christopher Foley (-4), Scott Bowen (-4), and Rodney Stepp (-4) — locked in a three-way stalemate. Allies? Rivals? We’ll find out.
Trailing slightly:
Andrew Bozone (-2)
Jeremy Ratliff (-1)
David Griffin (+1) — still hunting for rhythm.
The B-tier is stacked. But Whispering Doakes won't be so kind.
???? Tier C – Harry Bates Emerges from the Fog
Harry Bates (-2) carved through Trial Two and emerged as the clear victor in C Tier. On a muddy, grip-tested course, he stayed clean and composed.
Gage Mercer (E) played a steady game.
Adam Fogelman (+1), Selven Christianson (+3), and Jerrin Fabrallo (+4) all fought hard, but Trial Two favored discipline.
This week, Tier C belonged to Harry. But with Whispering Doakes looming, will he stay on top?
???? Tier D – Carrie’s Rise Continues
Carrie Foley (+2) has been here before—but never quite like this.
This week, she didn’t just win her tier.
She broke through.
Carrie recorded her first 800+ rated round.
Once denied the crown in a playoff of inches, Carrie now rises—not as a runner-up, but as a reckoning.
Rheannon Fabrallo (+9) continues to keep things close—her drive, her tenacity, and her playoff history cannot be underestimated.
Michael York (+12) and Jaxton Ratliff (+16) remain deep in the mud, but they endure. And in the Trials, endurance matters.
????️ The Valley Remains Silent... But Not For Long
This week was still.
But next week, the Trials move to Whispering Doakes—a course infamous for wind, hazards, and chaos.
OB will punish the overconfident.
The trees whisper warnings.
And every stroke will feel like a test from the Valley itself.
???? Trial Three Awaits. Whispering Doakes Will Not Be Kind.
Will Dave hold onto Tier A, or will Thomas reclaim his seat?
Can Alex defend his stunning rise in B, or will Kelly, Ryan, or Wayne crush the momentum?
Will Harry lead C again, or was it a one-week glitch in the system?
And is Carrie’s transformation into a tier-transcending threat just beginning?
Trial Two is behind us.
Trial Three will define us.
???? The Valley watches.
????️ Whispering Doakes whispers.
⛓️ Will you endure… or will the Valley claim you?
