KCWO-30 Moving Day | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** Kansas City Wide Open Heats Up as Leaders Emerge in Round Three
**META_TITLE:** Kansas City Wide Open: Top Players Battle for Lead in Round 3
**META_DESCRIPTION:** The 30th Annual Kansas City Wide Open is reaching its climax, with Will Schusterick and Valarie Jenkins leading the charge. Follow the live coverage of the final day as the top players battle for a spot in the Final 9.
The third round of the 30th Annual Kansas City Wide Open got underway at the Rosedale Disc Golf Course, a challenging par 58 layout with unforgiving roughs and tight lines. In the Men's Open Division, Will Schusterick and Paul McBeth were trading shots back and forth, but McBeth managed to tie it up on the last hole, sending them into round four neck and neck.
Meanwhile, Dave Feldberg and Matt Orum made a significant push towards the top of the leader board with scorching hot rounds. Shooting 1066-rated 46's, they put themselves in contention for a spot in the Final 9. Their efforts paid off, as Feldberg earned a place on the lead card for round four, while Orum secured a spot just one stroke behind Paul McBeth.
In the Pro Women's Division, Valarie Jenkins continued to dominate the field, adding two strokes to her lead over Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce. Despite their best efforts, the chasing pack was unable to bridge the gap, with Jenkins extending her lead by five strokes heading into round four at the iconic Water Works Park DGC.
As the players tackled the challenging terrain of Water Works Park, the birdies seemed elusive for most of the round. Catrina Allen managed to pick up a couple of strokes, but the rest of the field struggled under the intense sun, leaving Jenkins' lead intact.
Back in the Men's Division, Paul McBeth started strong with a clutch 50-foot downhill putt for birdie and went on a hot streak. However, his momentum was short-lived as he sailed into thick brush on the par 4 hole 6. Dave Feldberg continued to build on his morning round performance, shooting a blistering 12 under 43 to take the lead.
Will Schusterick struggled slightly in round three, carding a 49 and falling two strokes behind Feldberg. McBeth is now three throws off the pace, while Matt Orum's second consecutive 46 has propelled him onto the lead card and just one stroke behind McBeth.
The final day promises to be thrilling as the players head to Swope Park DGC for an enhanced gold layout. The longest course featured at the KCWO, it boasts out-of-bounds areas that will test even the most skilled players. Only the top four men and three women will earn a spot in the Final 9, making tomorrow's morning round a crucial one.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/kcwo-30-moving-day