Birdie Frenzy: Jessica Weese's Last-Minute Rush Pays Off with Course Record Round
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Jessica Weese's day got off to a chaotic start at the Great Lakes Open. After hitting the snooze button on her alarm clock, she only woke up when her housemate's alarm went off, leaving her with just 25 minutes to get ready and make it to the course on time. The Northern California pro didn't let the stress faze her, though - instead, she used it as fuel for a scorching hot round.
Weese carded an eagle early in the game and then closed out the back nine with three birdies, finishing at 2-under par 59. Her incredible performance has put her at the top of the leaderboard going into day two, followed closely by Sarah Hokom's even-par 61. Rebecca Cox, Holly Finley, and Ellen Widboom are tied for third after their 1-over par 62s.
Despite the chaotic morning, Weese credits her good fortune on the course to her putting skills, which were "feeling good today." She made nearly every putt inside the circle, boasting a 94% conversion rate - her best since round two of the Memorial Championship. This marks a significant improvement from her season-long rate of 81%.
Meanwhile, Hokom was less impressive off the tee but made up for it with exceptional scrambling skills, earning the field's top spot in this category. Cox and Finley also showcased their prowess on the green, each achieving a perfect circle-1 conversion rate.
As the competition heats up, Weese has vowed not to rely on her last-minute strategy going forward - "Definitely not gonna plan to do that." But for now, she's basking in the glory of her record-breaking round and ready to take on the challenges ahead. The Open Women's lead card tees off at 8:30 am EST Saturday, with shot-by-shot coverage streaming at 2:00 p.m. on the Disc Golf Pro Tour's YouTube channel.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/weese-beats-clock-grab-glo-lead