Goodbye Rain. Hello Wind. | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** "Maple Hill Open: Rain, Wind, and Shifts on Leaderboards"
**META_TITLE:** "PDGA National Tour Maple Hill Open Updates"
**META_DESCRIPTION:** "Follow the latest news from the Maple Hill Open presented by Vibram, where torrential rain and thunderstorms have led to exciting shifts on the leaderboards. Read about the top players and their performances."
**ARTICLE:**
The 2014 PDGA National Tour has been marked by unpredictable weather conditions, and the Maple Hill Open was no exception. As forecasters predicted a full day of rain and wind for the second round, the skies delivered exactly that – with continuous downpour from 11:30AM to 3:30PM on Saturday.
The women's lead card teed off in challenging conditions, but one player stood out amidst the gloom. Devin Frederick shot an unofficially rated 1082 round through four hours of rain, catapulting him from a tie for 49th place to the lead card. This impressive performance pushed him ahead of Christian Dietrich, who had held the hot round with a 54 and risen from 79th place to 15th.
The Open Women's division also saw significant changes in the rankings. Paige Pierce now leads by a single stroke, while Catrina Allen, Val Jenkins, and Sarah Hokom are tied for second place. Hokom's remarkable round of 65 on Saturday propelled her from 12th place to being tied for second.
In the Open Men's division, David Feldberg remains at the top with a three-stroke cushion between him and the rest of the card. Joining him will be four players – Jeremy Koling, Steve Brinster, Josh Childs, and Devin Frederick – who are tied for second place. However, they will start on the chase card after the shuffle.
The conditions at Maple Hill have changed dramatically from yesterday's rain to today's sunny skies and warm temperatures. But a new challenge awaits the competitors – strong gusts of wind that have already caused damage to pop-up tents, signs, and even drivers.
Fans can follow the action live on SmashBoxxTV, which will stream coverage of the Open division's lead card starting at 1:00PM EDT. Live hole-by-hole scoring is also available on PDGALive.com, along with commentary, pictures, videos, and updates from @PDGALive on Twitter.
The top 72 men and 12 women (plus ties) will make it through to the finals tomorrow. The wind may play a significant role in determining scores today – only time will tell which players will emerge victorious.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/goodbye-rain-hello-wind