European Dominance Takes Center Stage at 2023 Throw Pink Women's Championship

The third edition of the Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship got off to a thrilling start on Thursday at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event drew 19 players who finished under par, shattering previous records and setting the stage for an exciting competition.

At the forefront of the action are three European players who have taken the top spots on the leaderboard. Finnish players Eveliina Salonen and Henna Blomroos have asserted themselves as strong contenders, with Salonen leading the pack after a blistering 11-under start. Blomroos followed closely behind with an impressive 10-under round.

What's more remarkable is that both Salonen and Blomroos managed to avoid the dreaded "out of bounds" (OB) zone at Winthrop, a feat in itself. Salonen carded just one bogey on the first hole, while Blomroos navigated the course without a single bogey.

Salonen's impressive performance can be attributed to her incredible accuracy and precision. She hit 91% of the fairways and putted 75% from C1X, according to UDisc statistics. Notably, Salonen recorded six-under par through a five-hole stretch, including an eagle on the ninth hole – one of only three eagles achieved by any player during the first round.

On the same card as Salonen and Blomroos is Kristin Tattar, who trails behind by just three strokes. Despite struggling with three OB strokes and two bogies, Tattar managed to string together an impressive seven consecutive birdies from holes 5-11.

Also making waves in the competition is reigning FJ18 PDGA World Champion Eliezra Midtylng, the winner of the distance competition at the 2023 PDGA Pro Worlds. After a slow start with two bogeys, Midtylng recovered remarkably with an 8-under run through 10 holes and capped off her round with an eagle on the 18th hole – one of only three eagles achieved by any player during the first round.

The competition is far from over, with several players tied at 4-under. Live coverage of Round 2 will commence at 8:30 a.m. ET on the Disc Golf Network, offering fans an exciting glimpse into the remainder of the tournament.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/blistering-start