Catrina Allen Takes Command at 2019 PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships

The second round of the 2019 PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships was a dramatic turn of events for the Open Women's division. After the first day at Northwood, Catrina Allen found herself in a three-way tie for second place with Valerie Mandujano and Erika Stinchcomb, six strokes behind leader Eveliina Salonen. However, on the second day at Sunset Hills, Allen displayed her experience and skill to play through the windy conditions and take the lead.

Allen's impressive performance was a testament to her ability to adapt to challenging situations. "I kind of feel like it's a place where you just birdie or par," she said, "but I think it was windier than the last couple of tournaments that I've played here." She attributed her success to years of experience and a willingness to adjust her disc choice due to the strong winds.

Despite being in the lead, Allen is not getting complacent. When asked about her putting percentage from inside 10 meters, she joked that "if you have more putts, you have a chance to miss more putts." She acknowledged that her putting has been inconsistent but remains confident in her abilities.

Paige Pierce was another standout performer on the second day, finishing with a 4-under par 57 and joining Allen and Salonen on the lead card. Pierce expressed surprise at her good score, given the windy conditions and tough layout of Sunset Hills. "It felt quite bad actually, so I was surprised," she said. "I'm just ready for tomorrow."

Paige Bjerkaas, last year's champion, struggled on the second day, dropping eight spots with a 1-over par 62. Ellen Widboom had a notable jump up the leaderboard, finishing with a 5-under par 56 and claiming the top spot on the third card.

While some players adjusted their strategies to cope with the windy conditions, others found new challenges in store for them. Henna Blomroos from Finland shot the second-best score of the day with a 6-under par 55, tying for sixth place with Sarah Hokom and Callie McMorran.

As the tournament heads into its final three rounds at Northwood, the competition is heating up. Allen's lead may be significant, but Pierce and Tattar are hot on her heels. The question remains: can anyone catch the leaders and take home the title?

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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