Day One of 2015 Pro Worlds: Thrilling Rounds Set Stage for Epic Battle

The city of Pittsburgh is alive with excitement as the 2015 PDGA Pro Worlds gets underway. The first day of competition saw thrilling rounds in both the Masters and Open divisions, setting the stage for an epic battle that promises to be one for the ages.

In the Masters division, Ken Climo, affectionately known as "The Champ," was on his game from start to finish. Despite facing stiff competition from Jay Reading, Tom Carrillo, and Mike Moser, Climo's impressive putting skills and razor-sharp accuracy earned him a place at the top of the leaderboard.

Climo's day got off to a strong start with birdies on holes 1 and 2, but it was his 40-foot birdie putt on hole 8 that stole the show. The crowd gasped in awe as Climo's ball nestled perfectly into the basket, sending shockwaves through the field.

However, Reading and Carrillo were hot on Climo's heels, with each player producing exceptional shots throughout the round. Moser also impressed with his roller shot skills, carding birdies on holes 8 and 18 to stay in contention.

The competition was fierce, but it was clear that these four players had earned their spots on the lead card at Knob Hill. Their proficiency in long anhyzers, hyzers, forehands, backhand shots, and rollers made them a formidable force to be reckoned with.

Meanwhile, in the Open division, Paul Ulibarri stole the show with a scorching 11-under-par performance at Moraine. The reigning World Champion, Paul McBeth, finished just three throws behind, locked in a four-way tie for third place with Simon Lizotte, Will Schusterick, and Eagle McMahon.

As the Open division A-Pool prepares to face back-to-back rounds at Slippery Rock Disc Golf Links tomorrow, both Ulibarri and McBeth are confident about their chances. "I just want to stay in my world and play my game," said Ulibarri, while McBeth declared, "Survival is the key – I need to shoot -10 or better for both rounds."

The Open Women's division also saw some exciting action, with 3X World Champion Val Jenkins tied at four under par with 2010 Women's World Champion Sarah Cunningham. However, with five of the world's top women's disc golfers within four throws or less, the competition is far from over.

As the players prepare for another grueling day on the course, one thing is clear: only those who can recover and push on will have a chance at a world title. Tomorrow marks "moving day" – Part 1 – as many of the pools face "The Great Shuffle" tomorrow night. Stay tuned to pdgalive.com and Emerging Sports TV for live coverage and hole-by-hole scores.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/pauls-val-sarah-yeti-more