Disc Golf World Championships Heat Up at Lemon Lake
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The sun is shining brightly over Lemon Lake as the 2010 PDGA Pro World Disc Golf Championships get underway. But it's not just the weather that's hot - the competition on the course is sizzling too! In the Open Men division, Paul Ulibarri from Arizona and Jesper Lundmark from Sweden are leading the pack with impressive scores of minus 11. The defending world champion, Avery Jenkins from California, is right behind them in a five-way tie for second place after eagling Gold's Hole #3.
Meanwhile, in the Open Women division, Liz Carr from Michigan is taking center stage, teeing off first on Hole #1 of the Red Course and holding a two-stroke lead over Sarah Stanhope from South Carolina and Desiree Reading from Texas. The women's competition is looking fierce, with just a few throws separating the top players in each spot.
As the competition unfolds, other notable performances are emerging. In the Grandmaster division, Patrick Brown has taken the top spot after throwing two impressive 48s to finish at minus 19. Mike Moser from Delaware, Jim Oates from California, and Brad Hammock from Georgia are hot on his heels, just three throws back.
In the Masters Women division, Barrett White is showcasing her skills with a score of minus 3, while Sheila Kirkham from New Mexico trails closely behind at minus 1. Gregg Hosfeld from Florida is dominating the Grandmasters division, sitting comfortably at minus 16 with Jim Myers from Maryland right behind him at minus 15.
Tim Keith's impressive ace has left him just four throws off the lead in the Open Men division, while Kathy Hardyman from Colorado has a commanding five-stroke lead over Sheila Jackson from Arkansas going into Wednesday's play. Dr. Rick Voakes from Kentucky is also making waves, holding a significant lead in the Senior Grandmasters division at minus 14.
In other divisions, Jerry Robbins Sr. from Kansas is once again leading the Legends division as defending champion, while Bill Ball from South Carolina is giving him a run for his money at plus 6. The inaugural Senior Legends division is also heating up, with Don Dillon and Stancil Johnson locked in a tight battle after just one round.
The Red Roc Disc Golf Club's hard work and dedication have created an amazing atmosphere here at Lemon Lake, making it the perfect setting for this year's championships. Join us on Wednesday to see how the leaderboards change - or don't! For all the latest updates, head over to www.pdga.com.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/pw2010-day-one