Cory Wong Headlines Nighttime Show as DGPT Event Resumes in Des Moines

The excitement continued to build at Pickard Park as the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) event resumed its second round, despite a tumultuous weather forecast. Before sunrise, staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to set up equipment, tents, and signs for another long day of play.

Meanwhile, the top players were itching to get back on the course after Friday's weather-induced pause. By 7:00 a.m., all but seven MPO groups had completed their first round, with the rest starting soon after. The FPO division began their second round as soon as the MPO groups cycled through the first tee.

The windy conditions proved to be a major challenge for even the most seasoned players. However, some notable upsets and breakthroughs caught everyone's attention. Kevin Jones, who started in 45th position, shot an incredible 8-under par on his second round, moving up an impressive 39 places. He'll tee off from the chase card on Sunday.

Paul McBeth made a stunning comeback, rising from 105th to tie with Kevin Jones and Mason Ford for sixth place after racking up 13 birdies in his second round. Meanwhile, Evan Smith continued to lead the pack, maintaining an impressive 18-under score. Simon Lizotte trailed by just one stroke, while Joel Freeman and Robert Burridge were tied for third at 16-under.

On the FPO side of things, Kristin Tattar's dominant performance on day one was matched by Eveliina Salonen's remarkable 3-under par effort on Saturday, despite a bogey at the final hole. Macie Velediaz and Paige Pierce also made significant gains, jumping to the lead card for Sunday's final round.

As the sun set over Pickard Park, music legend Cory Wong took center stage with an outdoor nighttime show that left the crowd in awe. The Disc Golf Network coverage returns to its normal schedule on Sunday, with the FPO stream going live at 9:30 a.m. CT. Will the top players be able to overcome the challenging conditions and emerge victorious?

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