Cox Tames Dogwood for Lead After One | Professional Disc Golf Association

Rebecca Cox is off to a flying start at the 26th Annual Texas State Disc Golf Championship presented by Latitude 64. The talented player navigated the challenging Dogwood course at Lindsey Park with ease, taking a two-stroke lead after the first round. According to UDisc, Cox hit an impressive 79% of fairways, earning her a tournament-best 8.31 mark in strokes gained tee-to-green.

Cox attributed her success to her trust in her game plan and her go-to discs. "I just reached for my usual midranges and understable stuff," she said. "I trusted them to do what I needed them to do." Her mental game was also on point, allowing her to stay calm and focused throughout the round.

While no player managed a blemish-free day on the par 64 track, Cox's consistency was impressive. She went 7-under through the first 13 holes before recording her only bogey on the 14th hole. Despite this minor setback, she still maintained a strong lead heading into the second round.

Other top players, including Hailey King, Ohn Scoggins, and Jessica Weese, also performed well on the challenging course. King caught fire after a slow start to pull within two strokes of Cox, while Weese matched her 79% fairway hits and impressive strokes gained tee-to-green rating. Finley dominated the field with a 100% scramble rate, a crucial component to success on the Dogwood course.

As the FPO lead card tees off at 3:50 p.m. CT live on the Disc Golf Network, Cox is confident in her approach for the second round. "I've got to stick to my game plan and trust my gut on those tough shots," she said. With 10 players within six strokes of her lead, the competition is sure to be fierce at the Texas State Championship.

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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/cox-tames-dogwood-course-lead-after-one