Disc Golf Championships Heat Up in Minnesota
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The sun is shining bright at the 2014 Amateur & Junior World Championships, with ideal weather conditions expected to continue throughout the remainder of the event. The championship-caliber disc golf courses are looking pristine, setting the stage for an epic battle among top players.
In the Advanced Men's division, a shake-up occurred yesterday as the field was reorganized based on scores. Justin Lammers took the lead after shooting 12 under par, leaving him two strokes ahead of Cody Greenfield and Robert Smith, who are now tied for second place. Jake LaPutka made an impressive move from the D-pool to fourth place with a nine-under-par round.
The Advanced Women's division saw some intense competition yesterday as Samara Schrimsher and Vanessa Van Dyken battled for the lead at Oakwood Park. Sara Lamberson will join them on the lead card today, along with Megan Matsen. The women will play their fourth and fifth rounds today at Bryant Lake Park.
Meanwhile, 12-year-old Henry Dissell is dominating the Juniors 13 & Under division, leading by a whopping 11 strokes after shooting two impressive rounds. Young Evan Brennan Smith has also made waves, becoming one of the youngest players to ever ace a hole at Am Worlds.
In other exciting news, Nate Corder shot the only sub-80 round of the tournament on the Blue Ribbon Pines course, placing him in the lead of the Junior Boys 19 & Under division.
Live coverage options are available today, including live video streaming by SmashBoxxTV and live scoring on PDGALive.com. Follow @PDGA on Twitter for updates and information about the championships, and check out www.PDGAAmWorlds.com for results, course info, and more.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/great-shuffle