Josh Anthon Surges to Lead at Masters Cup

The Masters Cup has reached its climax at the demanding DeLaveaga golf course in Santa Cruz, California. After an electrifying performance from Josh Anthon on Saturday, the Northern California native finds himself firmly entrenched as the leader with a 15-under par 129 total score.

Anthon's fearless approach to disc golf was evident throughout his round, which included some breathtaking moments. On hole 8A, he faced a daunting 40-foot birdie putt that seemed impossible to conquer. Instead of playing it safe, Anthon chose to run the shot with his trademark signature wobble. The attempt may have resulted in an unexpected bounce, but he remained undeterred and made an incredible comebacker to salvage his bogey.

This bold style proved contagious, influencing the rest of his game as he continued to push boundaries throughout the round. Although Anthon ultimately abandoned his aggressive approach and relied more on putting for the remainder of his 8-under par 64 performance, it was clear that his confidence and experience were paying off.

Anthon attributed his success on the greens to a combination of guts and experience, stating, "You gotta have both, or it don't work." He demonstrated this philosophy with his remarkable recovery on hole 13, "I-5," where he conjured up an incredible par save from 50 feet. This shot, which Anthon described as one of the best putts of the tournament, was a testament to his skills and adaptability.

Meanwhile, Philo Brathwaite's day was marked by both triumphs and setbacks. He posted a respectable 6-under par 66 to move into second place on the leaderboard, tying with Ricky Wysocki. However, the latter struggled with his putting, missing three crucial shots inside the circle in the final six holes. This mishap cost him control of the lead and forced him to settle for a 4-under par 68.

Noah Meintsma, a 20-year-old Minnesota pro, is set to make his National Tour final-round lead card debut after posting a strong 6-under par performance. He currently occupies fourth place on the leaderboard with a total score of 13-under par.

As the competition reaches its conclusion on Sunday, Anthon will likely rely on his extensive experience playing similar tracks in Northern California. The 2:30 p.m. PT tee-off time brings high expectations for this talented golfer and the rest of the lead card participants.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/fearless-anthon-finds-masters-cup-lead