Allen Dominates Second Round, Wysocki Leads MPO Pack
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Catrina Allen's impressive game plan is paying off as she took a commanding lead into the final round of the DGPT Jonesboro Open on Saturday. The 2020 PDGA Co-Player of the Year carded an unofficial 1041-rated score of 12-under par, seven strokes clear of second-place Vanessa Van Dyken. Allen's dominance was evident in her ability to hit 95% fairways and post a blistering 91% C1x putting percentage.
Allen has struggled with her short game under pressure in the past, but on Saturday, she executed flawlessly from the edge of the circle, navigating sloping greens and tricky rollaways. When asked about her strategy, Allen credited her focus on relaxing between shots and keeping a quiet mind.
"I just want to focus when it's my turn," Allen said. "When I'm walking up the fairway, I don't think about whether I'll make the putt or what my upshot is. I try to relax in-between shots and keep my mind quieter. It feels good to see all my hard work paying off."
Allen's lead card will feature Sarah Hokom, fresh from her win at the Vintage Open last week, Paige Pierce, and Kona Star Panis. The FPO players will face a challenging final round, with eight of the 30 players finishing under par on Saturday.
In the MPO division, Ricky Wysocki is looking to secure his second consecutive PDGA Elite Series victory. He trails defending champion Calvin Heimburg by just one stroke after posting an impressive 13 birdies on Saturday. Reigning world champion Paul McBeth and Eagle McMahon are also within striking distance, with Wysocki's game plan remaining unchanged.
"I'll play the holes for par where there's a lot of scoring variance," Wysocki said. "But I'll still attack the par 4s and even the par 3s." With his disciplined mix of control and aggression, Wysocki is confident in his ability to take down the top spot on Sunday.
Final day coverage of the DGPT Jonesboro Open will be available for free on the DGPT YouTube Channel beginning at 1:30 p.m. CT.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/allen-dominates-wysocki-leads-heading-jonesboro-finale