Aussie Open Upheaval: Unpredictable Weather Meets Exceptional Disc Golfing Skills

The unpredictable Australian weather had been a major factor in the first round of the 2015 Aussie Open, but competitors were hoping for a more manageable second day. The conditions were still challenging, with lingering winds that often confused players, but three top contenders seized the opportunity to make a significant leap on the leaderboard.

Simon Lizotte, Germany's current distance record holder, was determined to take the lead after finishing just six strokes behind round one leader Nate Doss yesterday. Although his first round wasn't bad, he acknowledged making a few mistakes that cost him valuable shots. Undeterred, Simon focused on cleaning up his tee shots and made it happen in day two. He started with consecutive birdies on the first three holes and never looked back, finishing the round with an incredible new course record of 53, or twelve under par.

Paul McBeth, sitting just one throw behind Doss, knew that maintaining composure would be key to making a move. He shot impressively on the front nine, missing only two holes to finish at seven under par. With momentum building, he continued his impressive play, making birdies on 12, 13, and 14. Although he struggled slightly on the 16th hole, Paul recovered well and finished with a tap-in 2 on the iconic island-green eighteenth hole, tying Simon's score of twelve under par.

Nate Doss played solidly but couldn't keep pace with the birdie-frenzy displayed by Simon and Paul. The duo now sits in second place, five shots behind the leaders. Ricky Wysocki also impressed, starting with birdies on six out of seven holes and finishing the day tied for fourth with Dave Feldberg.

In the Women's Open division, Valarie Jenkins demonstrated why she is a multiple US and World Champion by dominating the competition. Her remarkable round saw her make putts from anywhere on the course, combined with incredible drives that left opponents struggling to keep up. Finishing with an unofficially rated score of 997, one under par 64, only six players managed better rounds today. Jennifer Allen still holds second place but faces a significant challenge in closing the gap.

Simon Feasey extended his lead in the Masters division, although by just two shots. American-Australian John Cloutier is determined to claim the title in front of family and friends, but he has his work cut out for him. Several golfers are hot on their heels, including German Gregor Marter and journeyman Pete Johnson from Massachusetts.

The competition will continue tomorrow with live scoring and updates via Twitter and Instagram. Players will switch to tee times, and the lead card is set to go off at 11:30am. A complete listing of scores can be found at pdga.com. Who will catch up with the leaders as they vie for the 2015 Aussie Open title? The action-packed finale promises to be thrilling.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/going-low-down-under