Co-Leaders Emerge in Thrilling First Round of DGPT Great Lakes Open

The stage is set for an exciting weekend at the 2022 DGPT – Discraft Great Lakes Open in Milford, Michigan. After a thrilling first round on Friday, four female co-leaders and nine men are within striking distance of the top spot.

On the lead card are Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce, who took different approaches to secure their places atop the leaderboard. Allen finished strong with a 7-under round, while Pierce came out firing from the get-go. Their determination has paid off, as they find themselves tied at the top alongside Corey Ellis and Kyle Klein.

Ellis and Klein both made impressive moves on the course, with Ellis finishing birdie-birdie to reach double digits and Klein hitting 10-under on hole 16. Both players are familiar with the podium, having finished in those positions behind Kristin Tattar and Eagle McMahon respectively last year.

However, this year's competition is far from over. The closest competitors in both fields are separated by just a single stroke, keeping everyone in contention for the trophy. Emily Beach and Valerie Mandujano round out the lead card in FPO, while Natalie Ryan joins them at 6-under par, just one shot off the pace.

In MPO, the margins are equally tight. Paul McBeth was one of only three players to start with a triple birdie and finish in similar fashion, but he's now just one stroke back from the lead at 9-under. Calvin Heimburg rounds out the top card at 8-under par, with Albert Tamm and Brodie Smith joining them at 7-under.

The leaders have set a high standard for Saturday's competition. Kyle Klein impressed in driving statistics, while Corey Ellis showcased his exceptional putting skills alongside some eye-catching drives. As the tournament continues, one thing is certain – anyone can win it.

Round two coverage of the DGPT – Discraft Great Lakes Open begins at 9:15 a.m. ET for FPO and 3 p.m. ET for MPO on DiscGolfNetwork.com. The action-packed weekend promises to be filled with exciting twists and turns, so tune in to see who will ultimately take home the trophy.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/pair-co-leaders-set-pace