Junior Disc Golf World Championships Heating Up in Tulsa

The 2024 PDGA Junior Disc Golf World Championships presented by Innova are heating up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After a thrilling first round, the competition has narrowed down to a handful of top performers in each division. Ida Emilie Nesse from Norway and Trinity Bryant from Florida have taken the lead in FJ18, following a strong 3-under performance by Nesse that propelled her five spots into first place.

However, it's not just about these two leaders. In MJ18, Ryan Monn made a stunning move, jumping 16 spots to claim solo first place with an impressive 12-under round at Blackhawk. His exceptional play earned him a one-stroke lead over Elijah Cleary, who also had a remarkable double-digit score.

The leaderboard is equally intense in other divisions. In FJ15, Eva Ramey extended her lead to three strokes over Hailey Huber and Therese Cuevas with another strong performance. Meanwhile, Estonia's Taaniel Mehine took control of MJ12, growing his lead to eight strokes after a sizzling 984-rated round.

In FJ12, Nova Belanger maintained her four-stroke advantage over Eva Lutsenko, while Canada's Nikko Forbes solidified his position at the top of the leaderboard in MJ10. New Zealand's Sarah Wadsworth widened her gap in FJ10 to five strokes, with Hayden Harper close behind in second place.

The action has also shifted back to Twin Bridges for Round 2, where leaders will face stiff competition from players within striking distance. With so many talented athletes vying for the top spot, anything can happen as the tournament unfolds.

Full scores and leaderboards are available on PDGA Live, and fans can catch up with coverage on the PDGA's YouTube channel. Photos from the event can be viewed on the PDGA Flickr page.

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