Catrina Allen Stays One Stroke Ahead of the Pack at PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships

The second round of the 2019 PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships saw a dramatic shift in momentum for the top players in the Open Women's division. As the field moved from the challenging Northwood course to Sunset Hills, Catrina Allen emerged as the leader, one stroke ahead of Eveliina Salonen and Paige Pierce.

Allen's consistent play at Sunset Hills was a testament to her experience and adaptability. Despite the strong winds that affected many players, she adjusted her strategy and finished two shots clear of Salonen by the end of the day. "I kind of feel like it's a place where you just birdie or par," Allen said, "but I think it was windier than the last couple of tournaments that I've played here."

Allen's confidence remains high, despite a slightly lower putting percentage from inside 10 meters. When asked about her performance, she joked, "I always use the excuse that if you have more putts you have a chance to miss more putts." She finished the day with two good putts and expressed no concern about her current stats.

Meanwhile, Paige Pierce was thrilled with her own performance, which saw her jump up the leaderboard despite feeling unimpressed by her score. "It felt quite bad actually, so I was surprised," she said, "but I'm gonna take it and run with it." Pierce finished tied for second place with Salonen and is ready to attack Northwood in round three.

The top players are now set for a thrilling battle at Northwood, where the defending champion Paige Bjerkaas dropped eight spots after a disappointing performance. Ellen Widboom made a strong move up the leaderboard, jumping eight spots with a 5-under par 56. Henna Blomroos also impressed, finishing tied for sixth place with a 6-under par 55.

For those who fell off the lead card, including Valerie Mandujano and Erika Stinchcomb, there's still hope. "The top of chase card, that's my favorite spot to be," said Stinchcomb, who remains optimistic about her chances despite a sub-optimal finish on the back nine. The remaining three rounds will surely bring more excitement and drama to the 2019 PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/allen-takes-lead-8-stroke-swing-sunset-hills