Disc Golf Pro Des Reading Roars into Lead at Brent Hambrick Memorial Open

Des Reading is making waves in the world of professional disc golf, and she's not just playing with the girls anymore. The talented player has been on fire lately, winning three out of her last four PDGA events, and she came into the Brent Hambrick Memorial Open National Tour event with her confidence at an all-time high.

To make things even more interesting, Reading was paired with some of the top male grandmasters players in the competition, including Leroy Jenkins. But it didn't take long for Reading to prove that she's a force to be reckoned with on the course. She bested all but grandmaster leader Eric Vandenberg by five throws to take the lead in the women's open division after the first round.

Not to be outdone, Nikko Locastro made a splash of his own in the men's open division, finishing with a 1067-rated performance and a two-throw lead over second-place finisher Barry Schultz. Two-time National Tour winner Nate Doss is close on their heels, only three throws off the pace, while David Feldberg and Tyler Horne are tied for fourth.

But Locastro knows that he can't let his early lead slip away, just like he did in previous events this season. He'll be looking to replicate his success from earlier in the year when he won the first National Tour event of the season at The Memorial in Arizona.

The competition was briefly interrupted due to thunderstorms that swept through the area, forcing a four-hour delay and suspending play in the middle of the first round. But once play resumed, all players were able to complete their rounds.

Tournament directors have decided to shorten the event to another 27-hole round on Sunday, with a final nine for the men's and women's open leaders. The Brent Hambrick Memorial Open is one of the most prestigious events in professional disc golf, attracting top talent from around the world.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/bhmo-day-1