Ford Leads by One Stroke at Music City Open

The Music City Open is shaping up to be a closely contested competition, with 12 players vying for the top spot on the leaderboard just one round away from the finish. Mason Ford remains at the helm, maintaining his one-stroke lead over Adam Hammes and Chris Dickerson after two rounds of play.

Ford's consistent performance has been marked by his ability to give himself opportunities on the course. "I've been giving myself putts and that's been the biggest thing," he explained. "You can't score without that. I think I putted pretty clean today in the circle. I've just been giving myself chances and capitalizing on them."

While Ford's accuracy has served him well, the change of venue to Mill Ridge for the weekend will undoubtedly present new challenges. The 9,190-foot, par 64 track demands precision and a different style of play compared to the wooded Cedar Hill course.

Hammes, who picked up his first National Tour win at the Santa Cruz Masters Cup this season, is hot on Ford's heels. He jumped three spots into second place with a 9-under round on Friday, matching Kevin Jones' score. Hammes believes that the separation between players will become more apparent over the weekend.

"I think scores are going to be a little different, a little more separation," he said. "It's longer and there are more technical holes. It's a good mix."

Ford's 17-under total leaves him at the top of the leaderboard, with Hammes just one shot behind in second place. Chris Dickerson rounds out the top three at 15-under par, while Kevin Jones is in fourth place.

Other notable movers include Dustin Keegan, who rose 16 spots into a tie for seventh, and Garrett Gurthie and Matt Orum, both of whom jumped eight spots up the leaderboard to join Keegan at seven strokes off the lead.

The competition will continue on Saturday with action shifting to Mill Ridge, where players will face new challenges and opportunities to make their move.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/hammes-rises-ford-maintains-slim-lead-nashville