Hammes Takes Commanding Lead into Championship Sunday in Portland

The stage is set for an exciting finale at the 2023 DGPT — Portland Open presented by Latitude 64, as Adam Hammes seized control of the tournament with a sizzling hot round on Saturday. With a commanding performance on the East course, Hammes propelled himself into first place, leaving a mere one-stroke gap between him and the competition heading into Championship Sunday.

For Hammes, the day was all about ease and confidence. "Every shot that I stepped up to, I was in full control of it," he said, reflecting on his round. "Never really got nervous on any of them and I executed quite a few." His 10-under par performance was not only the best of the day but also gave him a clear advantage going into the final round.

Meanwhile, Sai Ananda maintained her position in second place with an equally impressive 7-under par score. The consistency of both Hammes and Ananda has been noteworthy throughout the tournament, making for a thrilling finish. Juliana Korver, who shot a 6-under on Saturday, is currently tied for third with Corey Ellis, just one stroke back from the lead.

The rest of the field is hot on their heels, with several players vying for a top-four finish. Aaron Gossage maintained his spot on the lead card for the third consecutive day, and James Proctor made a significant jump into contention with a 7-under round. Other notable movers include Ezra Aderhold and Anthony Barela, who both surged up the leaderboard with impressive performances.

The Disc Golf Network will be broadcasting live coverage of the tournament, with FPO coverage beginning at 12 p.m. ET and MPO coverage kicking off at 5:30 p.m. ET. The lead card tees off on Sunday at 12:55 p.m. ET for the ladies and 6:25 p.m. ET for the men's division.

In a surprise turn of events, Juliana Korver expressed her delight at making it into the final round, saying "My expectations were to make the cut, it's all just a big bonus." Korver's humility and dedication to her game have earned her a well-deserved spot on the lead card, and fans will be eager to see how she performs in front of the crowd.

As the competition reaches its climax, one thing is certain: the 2023 DGPT — Portland Open presented by Latitude 64 has all the makings of an unforgettable finale. With Hammes at the helm, the rest of the field will need to dig deep and bring their A-game if they hope to dethrone the leader.

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