Aussie Open Scorchers: Heat-Resistant Golfers Battle It Out
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The 2017 Aussie Open got off to a blistering start, with temperatures soaring past 105°F (41°C) and making every shot a challenge. Despite the intense heat, several disc golfers showed incredible skill and strategy to navigate the tough terrain of Mundaring DiscGolfPark.
Eagle McMahon was one such player who excelled in the hot conditions. The reigning distance king led the Open division with a 12-under-par 53, leaving his competitors in the dust. His round came together in the end, as he notched consecutive birdies on the final five holes. However, it wasn't just about raw power for McMahon; accuracy was crucial due to the fast fairways and out-of-bounds lines that surrounded many pin placements.
Meanwhile, Paige Pierce showed no signs of slowing down, leading the Open Women's division by six or more with her trademark crushing drives. Her round included several impressive shots, including a clutch putt from knee level in a video shared online.
But it wasn't all about brute force; navigating the course required finesse and strategy. The fairways were so fast that even a well-placed drive could quickly turn into disaster. Take hole 12, for instance, where McMahon's incredible anhyzer line off the tee left him with a challenging approach shot. Despite his best efforts, he ended up bogeying the hole.
Other top golfers like Paul McBeth and Ricky Wysocki also showed impressive form despite facing their own challenges on the course. McBeth, who is defending his Aussie Open title, carded 11 birdies but struggled with bogeys on holes 1 and 18. Wysocki stayed within striking distance of the leaders, finishing tied for third place.
The lead card for tomorrow's round will feature Eagle McMahon, Manabu Kajiyama, Paul McBeth, and Ricky Wysocki, with Paige Pierce leading the Open Women's division. With temperatures expected to remain high, it'll be a battle of endurance as much as skill for these top golfers.
Fans can catch up on all the action through social media, with photo updates and play-by-play videos available on the DGWT Instagram account. Play-by-play tournament coverage videos are also being produced by The SpinTV crew, while daily Facebook Live reports offer exclusive interviews with top players like Pierce, McMahon, and Wysocki.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/high-temps-low-scores