Disc Golf Prodigy Simon Lizotte Claims Victory at Ledgestone Insurance Open

The 2015 Ledgestone Insurance Open was a thrilling spectacle that showcased the skills of the world's top disc golfers. Held across three days and multiple courses in central Illinois, the tournament drew some of the biggest names in the sport to compete for the largest purse in disc golf history - $125,000.

On Friday, Zach Melton emerged as the leader after the first round at Northwood Park, carding a bogey-free score of -11 (47). However, it was Simon Lizotte who would eventually take center stage. The French pro's consistent play saw him rise to the top of the leaderboard, and he never looked back.

As the tournament progressed, the competition became increasingly fierce. Paul McBeth, two-time champion of the Ledgestone Insurance Open, was hot on Lizotte's heels, but ultimately fell short in a thrilling finale. The pair battled it out over nine holes, with Lizotte taking advantage of McBeth's mistakes to secure his first win on the PDGA National Tour.

"I had to wait for Paul to make mistakes," Lizotte said after his victory. "Play my layup game, keep getting pars, grab a birdie when possible, and wait for mistakes and take advantage of them."

Meanwhile, in the women's division, Catrina Allen faced off against Paige Pierce in a nail-biting finish that went down to the wire. The two pros traded blows over the final holes, with Allen ultimately emerging victorious in a playoff.

"It was one impressive battle," said Allen, reflecting on her rollercoaster victory. "From taking an 11 on the third hole to winning it in a playoff, I certainly had one thrilling ride at the Ledgestone Insurance Open."

The 2015 Ledgestone Insurance Open will be remembered as one of the most competitive and exciting tournaments in disc golf history, with Lizotte's come-from-behind victory and Allen's dramatic playoff win providing the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable event.

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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/simon-lizotte-catrina-allen-take-down-largest-disc-golf-purse