Aussie Open Thrills as Wysocki and McMahon Deliver Historic Round
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The 2017 Aussie Open is shaping up to be one of the most memorable tournaments in recent history, with two electrifying performances on show during Round 2. The intense heat and humidity were no match for Ricky Wysocki and Eagle McMahon as they tore through the Mundaring DiscGolfPark course, posting a record-breaking round that will go down in history.
The duo started strong, with both players already six under par through the first seven holes. From there, they proceeded to feed off each other's energy, going birdie for birdie for an incredible 10 consecutive holes. The pressure was palpable as neither player wanted to give up a stroke to their opponent, and it wasn't until Eagle McMahon sunk his birdie putt on the final hole that the chaos finally subsided.
Their performance shattered the previous course record of 52 (-13) set by Simon Lizotte and Paul McBeth during Round 3 of the 2015 Aussie Open. Unofficially rated at 1102 and 1094, respectively, it's possible that this round may be the highest-rated ever thrown in a single round in a PDGA Major.
The thrill-a-minute action continued throughout the round, with numerous highlights including Paul McBeth's eagle on the par-5 hole 16. With 36 holes still to play, anything can happen, but one thing is certain: Ricky Wysocki and Eagle McMahon will be remembered for their historic performance at the 2017 Aussie Open.
In contrast, the Open Women's division saw Paige Pierce continue her impressive form, with a strong finish that included three birdies in the last four holes. Her lead has now doubled to 12, making her a prime contender for one of the 10 USDGC qualifying spots up for grabs at the end of the tournament.
The competition is heating up, and with two rounds still to play, anything can happen. The real battle will be for second place in the Open Women's division, where three women – Madison Walker, Jennifer Allen, and Des Reading – are all within striking range of each other. With their impressive performances so far, it's clear that this year's Aussie Open is one for the ages.
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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/ricky-eagle-steal-show