Allen Keeps Lead as Barsby Battles Lizotte and McBeth on Day Three

The third day of the European Open brought more excitement to the Nokia DiscGolfPark course, with a packed crowd cheering on their favorite players in both the FPO and MPO divisions. In the lead, Catrina Allen continued to showcase her disc golf prowess, carding a solid +2 round to maintain her comfortable lead.

Meanwhile, Gregg Barsby faced increasing pressure as he battled Paul McBeth and Simon Lizotte for top spot in the MPO division. Although Barsby still held a two-stroke advantage over his competitors, the chase cards were hot on his heels. McBeth and Lizotte both shot impressive rounds, with McBeth carding a -9 and Lizotte earning a -11.

In other developments, Nate Doss's incredible +12 round tied the course record, bringing him within striking distance of Barsby. Doss's performance also earned him a spot on the top card alongside McBeth and Lizotte. Rounding out the chase card were Devan Owens, Paul Ulibarri, and Väinö Mäkelä, all of whom shot impressive rounds to join Doss in contention.

As the competition heats up heading into the final day, it's clear that the European Open is shaping up to be an intense and closely contested tournament. The crowd will undoubtedly be on the edge of their seats as the world's top players battle for glory.

The Finnish fans were once again out in force, estimated at around 1500-1800 spectators, making for a lively atmosphere throughout the day. Despite some tricky conditions on holes 17 and 18, the scoring was generally excellent, with the wind dying down and sunshine dominating the skies.

In the FPO division, Eveliina Salonen's bid to catch Allen faltered slightly as she finished with a +6 round, while Henna Blomroos and Valarie Jenkins both shot respectable rounds. The question on everyone's mind now is whether any of these players can bridge the gap between them and Allen in tomorrow's final round.

As for Barsby, he will need to dig deep to maintain his lead against such a strong field. McBeth and Lizotte are certainly not ones to back down from a challenge, and Doss's impressive display has shown that anyone can have a great day on the course.

The stage is set for an unforgettable Championship Sunday at the European Open. Don't miss it!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/catrina-allen-extends-her-lead