Chaos Reigns as Kristin Tattar Takes Early Lead at Portland Open

The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) has returned to Portland, Oregon, for the 2023 Portland Open presented by Latitude 64, the first Elite+ event of the year. Kristin Tattar is currently leading the field, posting a score of 5-under par after the opening round. Tattar's impressive play was marked by birdies on holes 1 and 2, as well as a streak of three consecutive birdies from holes 14 to 17.

However, Tattar's lead is not without challengers. A five-way tie for first place in MPO has emerged after the first round, with Aaron Gossage, Corey Ellis, Isaac Robinson, Adam Hammes, and Carter Ahrens all posting scores of 8-under par. This tie is a testament to the competitiveness of the field, with 15 players within three strokes of the lead.

In addition to Tattar's solo lead in FPO, Sai Ananda and Hanna Huynh are tied for second place at 4-under par. Missy Gannon set an early pace with a score of 3-under par, but fell back into contention after starting with a bogey on hole 1.

The field will take on the re-designed West course at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis again on Friday before shifting to the East course for the weekend. The DGPT season points are weighted at 150% for this event, making it a crucial stop for players looking to gain an edge in the standings.

As the tournament enters its second round, the top players will be looking to build on their early success and make a move towards the top of the leaderboard. With the level of competition and the challenging course conditions, anything can happen at the 2023 DGPT – Portland Open presented by Latitude 64.

The first Elite+ event will feature live coverage from the Disc Golf Network, with Tournament Central starting at 12 p.m. ET for FPO and 5:30 p.m. ET for MPO. The lead card tees off at 12:55 p.m. ET on Friday, followed by a shift to the East course for the weekend.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/all-normal-portland