This was it.
The round whispered about since Week 1. The course that breaks confident lines, disc bags, and occasionally, spirits.
Meier Lake – Long to Long.
And just like the Valley promised…
Not. One. Player. Finished. Under. Par.
Scores soared. Putts spit out. But two throws, on one hole, made all the difference.
???? Hole 17 – Twin Aces, Twin Kings
Only one hole gave anything this week: hole 17.
Frank Costales and River Miller both delivered beautiful, precise, thunderous aces, earning $175 each and shocking the card mid-round.
They didn’t beat the course.
But for one moment—they made it bow.
???? Tier A – Frank Holds the Line
While the rest of the A Tier fell victim to Meier’s wrath, Frank Costales (E) held steady and walked away with the lowest score of the day. That, combined with his ace, made him the quiet assassin of the round.
Kelly Allen (+4) — fought hard, and though not at his best, still holds the overall lead heading into the finale.
Allen Black & Morgan Leeds (+7) — held on just long enough.
Dave Rector (+8) — clawed his way through, one tree kick at a time.
Thomas Voight (+10) — the course didn’t care that he’s a top contender. No one was safe this week.
????️ Tier B – Meier Swings the Hammer
Even with an ace, River Miller (+8) couldn’t outrun the brutality of the layout.
Still, it was Adam Smithers (+6) and Alex Strawn (+6) who came out with the tier's best rounds.
Zachary Winther (+8) — solid grit.
David Griffin (+11) — wounded, but walking.
Patrick Phelps (+12) — crushed by the back nine.
Christopher Foley (+14) — B Tier’s point leader couldn’t find footing, but his lead remains strong.
Jeremy Ratliff (+15) — the patriarch of the Ratliff clan took a hit, but still pushed to the final putt.
???? Tier C – Survival Mode
It was a bloodbath in Tier C.
Adam Fogelman (+11) – still the points leader, still standing.
Scott Foster (+16) – held on, barely.
Selven Christianson (+19) – fought the forest, and lost, but still remains in the hunt.
This round changed the mood of Tier C—it’s no longer about flair, it’s about finishing.
⚰️ Tier D – Meier Shows No Mercy
Rheannon Fabrallo (+34) was the lone warrior of Tier D this week, facing Meier's full wrath without flinching.
No Carrie. No Jaxton. No reprieve.
Her score may look brutal—but her presence is what matters.
She faced what others didn’t.
???? Next Week: Trial Ten – The 22 + 1 Gauntlet
We return to Alcantra for the final round:
The full 22-hole layout
CTPs
Prizes for point leaders
And…
A mystery hole 23. One final shot. One last twist.
A make-or-break moment, unknown until you get there.
It could change everything. Or nothing. The Valley holds its secrets close.
???? Likely Champions (Barring Chaos):
Tier A: Kelly Allen
Tier B: Christopher Foley
Tier C: Adam Fogelman
Tier D: Carrie Foley
All four have withstood cold, rain, snow, mud, forest, and fire.
But one mystery remains.
⛓️ Nine Trials down. One left.
The Valley’s end draws near.
Will you finish what you started?
Respect the Trials. Face the Finale. Survive the Valley.
