Keith, Heimburg on Top After Hot Rounds at The Fort | Professional Disc Golf Association

**TITLE:** Keith and Heimburg Share Lead After Round 2 Thrills

**META_TITLE:** PDGA Pro Worlds: Keith, Heimburg Take Top Spot

**META_DESCRIPTION:** Emerson Keith and Calvin Heimburg share the lead at the 2021 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships after round 2, with James Conrad and Paul McBeth close behind. Can they maintain their momentum in the final round?

Emerson Keith will rely on his experience to navigate the competition as he shares the lead heading into the third round of the 2021 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships at The Fort in Ogden, Utah. Keith's impressive display saw him card a 10-under-par 53 in round 2, securing his place alongside Calvin Heimburg at the top of the leaderboard.

The excitement was palpable on the 14th tee as players contemplated their chances of achieving an elusive 11 or 12 under par for the round. Keith acknowledged that he had gotten off to a strong start with 10 birdies in quick succession, but admitted that his final five holes were not as impressive. He made it through without incident, however, after missing a crucial circle 1 putt on hole 16 and navigating a tricky pitch-out on the following hole.

The drama unfolded at the same hole when James Conrad emerged from nowhere to ace the 16th, sending shockwaves of excitement throughout the gallery. Keith, though initially caught up in the moment, maintained his composure, carefully clearing the water on the 18th tee and securing a methodical par to close out the round.

In an exclusive interview with Disc Golf Network's Terry Miller, Keith downplayed the distraction caused by Conrad's ace, stating that he had been cheering for him too. When asked about drawing from his experience of leading Pro Worlds after two rounds in 2019, only to ultimately fall short, Keith emphasized that it would be crucial to rely on this knowledge and more to stay ahead of a tightly packed field.

Joining Keith and Heimburg at the top are James Conrad and defending world champion Paul McBeth. The latter had an uninspiring start to round 2 but showed incredible resilience by birdieing seven of the last 12 holes, propelling himself into a tie for third, just three strokes behind the leaders.

In a thrilling conclusion to round 2, Calvin Heimburg displayed incredible skill and precision, carding a bogey-free 9-under-par 54. Heimburg's performance was impressive, with an astonishing 95% fairway hits on the heavily wooded course, along with just one missed C1x putt.

A defining moment came when Heimburg made a bold statement by going for the green on the narrow roped-off 18th hole, many players opting to lay up for par. In reflection, Heimburg acknowledged that he had gotten "a little lucky" with his drive but decided to seize the opportunity and go for it.

The stage is now set for an electrifying final round at Mulligans, with all eyes on Keith, Heimburg, Conrad, and McBeth as they battle it out for the top spot. Catch all the action live on the Disc Golf Network beginning at 3:30 p.m. MT / 5:30 p.m. ET to witness the conclusion of this thrilling championship event.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/keith-heimburg-top-after-hot-rounds-fort