Cole Redalen Shines with Record-Breaking Round at DGPT's Ledgestone Open

The 2023 DGPT - Discraft Ledgestone Open got off to an electrifying start with a standout performance from Cole Redalen at Northwood Black. After a solid but not spectacular start, Redalen ignited his round, collecting birdies on ten holes and ultimately posting a record-breaking 9-under score. This stunning achievement catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard going into the midway point of the tournament.

Redalen's impressive display was marked by exceptional accuracy off the tee, with an astonishing 86% of fairways hit and a strong scrambling effort after one miss, resulting in a birdie opportunity. His dominance on the course is reflected in his significant lead in strokes gained tee-to-green, with a margin of 1.5 strokes over the next best player.

The top players in the MPO field were closely bunched, with Calvin Heimburg and Ezra Robinson joining Redalen at the top of the leaderboard after their respective rounds. Simon Lizotte rounded out the top four, just one stroke behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Casey White made an impressive move, leapfrogging 11 spots into a tie for seventh with a 6-under score.

In the FPO division, Ohn Scoggins and Ella Hansen joined forces with day one leader Missy Gannon to create a three-way tie at Sunset Hills. Scoggins demonstrated her exceptional putting prowess, converting four out of six attempts from Circle 2 and sinking two 66-foot putts in a remarkable display.

Scoggins' impressive round was matched by Holyn Handley, who rose 18 spots into a tie for fifth with an equally stunning performance. Hansen contributed to the excitement with a 6-under par score, while Gannon settled for 5-under after a strong start.

Sarah Hokom also caught fire early in her round, posting a blistering 7-under score that propelled her onto the lead card, just one stroke off the top three. The thrilling competition has set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament, with both fields returning to the courses on Friday ahead of the cut and Championship Sunday.

Fans can tune in for live coverage of the FPO division starting at 9 a.m. CT on the Disc Golf Network, while MPO coverage begins at 2:30 p.m. CT. The battle for the Ledgestone Open title is heating up, and spectators are sure to be on the edge of their seats as the top players compete for the coveted prize.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/redalen-rips-three-way-tie-fpo