Doss and Jenkins Soar to the Top at Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup
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The picturesque DeLaVeaga Disc Golf Course in Santa Cruz, California, has once again proven itself to be a favorite among touring players. The course's signature hole, aptly named "Top of the World," offers an unparalleled view of the surrounding landscape and is a must-play for any disc golfer.
Two-time world champion Nate Doss demonstrated his mastery over the challenging 28-hole layout by posting a remarkable score of 77 (-7) on day one. This impressive feat earned him a one-throw lead over Gregg Barsby and Nikko Locastro, both of whom scored -6. As a local resident of nearby Capitola, Doss has spent countless hours honing his skills at DeLaVeaga and has undoubtedly gained an intimate understanding of the course.
Meanwhile, reigning women's world champion Valarie Jenkins continued her strong play with a score of 88 (+4), securing an early two-throw lead over Des Reading. Santa Cruz's own Carrie Berlogar trails by four throws, while Teresa Bellinger and Liz Lopez are six shots off the pace. With three National Tour events already under her belt this year, Jenkins' consistent form makes her a formidable opponent.
Tournament director Dave "Daviar" Thomas and the DeLaVeaga Disc Golf Club have done an outstanding job in preparing the course for the event. Along with presenting sponsor, the Disc Golf Association, they are set to host another top-notch tournament. The perfect weather conditions on day one were a welcome sight, but competitors can expect unseasonably warm temperatures over the next two days, which may pose a challenge to some of the players.
The field will tackle an additional 28 holes each day in round two on Saturday and the final round on Sunday. PDGA.com will provide live scoring for the lead group on Sunday, so be sure to tune in for the exciting conclusion of this prestigious disc golf event. For more information on the tournament results, visit the PDGA Leader Board at http://www.pdga.com/tournament-results?TournID=8765. You can also check out photo galleries from the event at http://www.flickr.com/photos/7987020@N02/collections/72157618215025534/.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/masters-cup-day-1