Disc Golf Champions Emerge from Chaos at PDGA Am Worlds

The 2022 PDGA Amateur World Championships have reached a pivotal moment, with leaders emerging in both the FA1 and MA1 fields. The competition has been fierce, but it's the consistency and skill of Shiru Liu and Paul Krans that have set them apart from the rest.

In the FA1 division, Liu is making a strong case for victory. A five-under-par 951-rated performance in round three has propelled her to the top of the leaderboard, leaving a six-throw deficit behind. With birdies on the first three holes, Liu demonstrated her prowess and refused to let up, solidifying her position as the leader.

The Lynds twins, Morgan and Jordan, are hot on Liu's heels, just one throw back after a difficult round at the Princeton Country Club grounds. Despite trading birdies and bogies throughout the course, they remain in second place. María Eldey Kristínardóttir from Reykjavík, Iceland, has also made significant strides, vaulting herself onto the lead card with a one-under effort in round three.

Meanwhile, Chantel Kolander's impressive six-under-par 960-rated performance has earned her hot round honors and catapulted her from tied for fifteenth to solo seventh place. The competition will only get fiercer as the FA1 field is cut to the top 25% – and ties – after Friday's round at Haubstadt.

In the MA1 division, Paul Krans has showcased his mastery of short par-4s and technical par-3s, earning him a substantial eight-throw lead over the competition. His patient and methodical approach has been a key factor in his success, allowing him to card just one bogey throughout the championship.

Mathew Helms is currently in second place, but will likely need to improve on his 9-under-par round at Mesker Park to make up ground on Krans. Ilkin Groh's strong second and third rounds have brought him back onto the lead card, despite a disappointing opening round. His distance advantage may be negated by the layout at Mesker Park, but his putting prowess could prove to be an equalizer.

Austen Bates has secured his position on the lead card for another day, despite struggling with some 50/50 putts in round three. The MA1 field will be cut to the top 20% – and ties – after Friday's round at Mesker Park.

As the competition intensifies, fans can follow the latest news and live scores from Princeton Country Club and Mesker Park.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/fa1-sees-switch-ma1-sees-separation