Chaos Ensues as Disc Golfers Face Unprecedented Scheduling in Ledgestone Insurance Open
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The stage is set for an unforgettable conclusion to the 2015 Ledgestone Insurance Open in the greater Peoria area. With nearly 700 talented disc golfers competing for their share of the coveted prize, the stakes have never been higher. As the competition enters its final full round on Saturday morning, a surprising twist has emerged that promises to shake things up.
At the end of the first day, the 216 competitors in the Open division were divided into three pools: A, B, and C. This unusual reassignment has created an air of unpredictability, as players from different pools will be facing varying challenges on their respective courses. Typically, pool assignments are made before the tournament begins, followed by a series of rounds where competitors play the same courses, after which they are reassigned based on their overall scores.
The dynamics have been turned upside down in this year's competition, with B-Pool leaders now poised to make significant gains in the rankings. Tony Ganger, currently leading the B-Pool, would be tied for 27th place if he were in the A-Pool, and would face a formidable challenge on Lake Eureka's notoriously tricky course. However, as a member of the B-Pool, he will instead play the less demanding McNaughton course.
Simon Lizotte has made the most impressive leap so far, moving from the 10th card to the top spot in the lead card after shooting consecutive rounds of 47 at McNaughton and Northwood. He is now tied for first place with Paul McBeth, who also made a notable surge on day one. Cale Leiviska and JohnE McCray are close behind, with over 20 top players within striking distance.
In the Open Women's division, Paige Pierce and Val Jenkins have taken the lead after their final round at Sunset Hills DGC this morning. Catrina Allen trails by just one throw in third place, while Ohn Scoggins has joined the lead card for the first time this week in fourth position.
As the action unfolds, fans can catch the live stream of the A-Pool's round on Lake Eureka Temp, starting at approximately 9:00am CDT. Alternatively, hole-by-hole scores and updates will be available on pdgalive.com, while tweets from @PDGA and @pdgalive provide an insider's view into the excitement. The final showdown begins at approximately 1:30pm CDT.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/all-tied-2015-ledgestone-insurance-open