Championship Leaders Emerge as Competition Heats Up at PDGA World Championships
Date Published
As the first day of jitters settled, players at the 2013 PDGA Amateur and Junior World Championships began to find their footing and get into full gear for the remainder of the tournament. The second day of competition saw leaders emerge from each division, with some established favorites holding onto their positions while others made significant moves.
In the Advanced Men's division, Steven Jacobs of Oklahoma City made a stunning comeback to tie Joseph Stettinger, who had taken an early lead after the first round. Jacobs' impressive play on both rounds left him just one throw behind Stettinger, setting up a thrilling battle for the top spot. The Emporia Country Club, with its challenging layout and unpredictable conditions, will be putting the players to the test, and anything can happen.
Meanwhile, in the Advanced Women's division, Kimmy Jones seized the opportunity to take the lead after overcoming a deficit against Kristen Chandler on day three. With an impressive +11 score, Jones now holds onto a slim 2-throw lead heading into tomorrow's competition at Peter Pan Park. Despite being one of the shorter courses, Peter Pan Park has its own set of challenges, with out-of-bounds areas and thick rough waiting to devour errant shots.
In other divisions, Keith Walker continued his dominance in the Advanced Masters Men's division, finishing well above the rest of the field. Michelle Jones of Macon, Georgia, also made a strong showing in the Advanced Women's Masters, shooting a stellar third round to gain at least three throws on her nearest competitor.
Tom Butcher took control of the lead in the Advanced Grandmasters Men's division, while SueB Lande extended her lead in the Advanced Women's Grandmasters. In the Senior Grandmasters Men's division, Bart Taylor stormed ahead as Ernie Small faltered, leaving Taylor with a 2-throw lead heading into day three.
In the Junior divisions, tournament favorites Anthony Barela, Austin Pfaff, and Nicholas Duran all took the lead after impressive performances on day two.
For up-to-date scores and results, visit the PDGA's official website or follow along with live scoring and updates from the PDGA Tour Flickr page.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/that-good-old-second-day-shuffle