Eagle McMahon Leads Beaver State Fling After Round 3
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The Beaver State Fling has always been known for its nail-biting finishes, with playoff rounds becoming the norm over the years. But Eagle McMahon is looking to buck this trend after taking command of the leaderboard at Milo McIver State Park's West Course. The 21-year-old Colorado pro carded a 10-under-par 51 in round three to move into a four-shot lead.
McMahon's round was a masterclass in precision, with the defending champion choosing to focus on accuracy rather than flashy birdies. He hit an impressive 74% of fairways and showed great composure under pressure, especially when Seppo Paju carded a double bogey on the opening hole to give McMahon his initial three-shot lead.
Paju was feeling nervous after the early mishap, but he managed to recover with three straight birdies before faltering mid-round. The Finn's accuracy started to slip, and he left several shots short or in difficult positions, including a tricky 10-meter putt on the par-3 12th hole that required great bravery.
McMahon, meanwhile, saved his bonus strokes for later in the round, turning it on with tap-ins and crucial birdies on holes 13, 14, and 15. He sealed his lead with a calm and composed performance, showing why he's one of the top players in the world.
Paju may have fallen back, but he remains in second place with a 26-under-par total, closely followed by A.J. Risley in third. Two-time BSF winner Ricky Wysocki has moved onto the lead card after an impressive round, and Jordan Castro is tied for fourth alongside him at 22-under.
The chase card is packed with talented players, including James Conrad, who secured a hot round of 12-under-par to move up to fifth place. His parents were in attendance from Virginia, adding an extra layer of motivation to his performance.
As the tournament heads into its final day, McMahon's four-shot lead looks commanding, but Paju and Risley will be desperate to close the gap. With so many talented players vying for victory, it's impossible to predict what will happen next. One thing is certain, though - the Beaver State Fling is shaping up to be an absolute thriller.
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(Eagle McMahon wasn't flashy on Saturday at the Beaver State Fling, but his 10-under par round has him alone at the top of the leaderboard. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen)
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/early-fireworks-help-mcmahon-snag-beaver-state-fling-lead