La Mirada Open Leaders Adjust to Unpredictable Weather Conditions
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The unpredictable nature of disc golf was on full display at the La Mirada Open as Mother Nature decided to make her presence known. The first nine holes played out in dry conditions, but a change in the weather midway through the afternoon brought gusty winds and scattered showers that significantly affected the leaderboard.
Paul McBeth emerged from the chaos with an improved score of 57 (-6) on his second round, pushing his overall total to -17. This expanded his lead over Simon Lizotte, who shot a 61 (-2) to move into second place at -12.
The weather was far from cooperative for the players, but McBeth credited his solid start with allowing him to navigate the challenging conditions. "I started out great, which was key in this weather," he said, shaking off the lingering effects of the downpour after completing his round on Hole 18.
With a five-stroke advantage heading into the final day, McBeth is confident in his approach. He plans to attack the first few holes with renewed vigor, feeling comfortable with his tee shots and choosing not to worry about the competition's progress.
Simon Lizotte, meanwhile, had to dig deep to find motivation after being reminded of the 2015 US Disc Golf Championship, where he faced similar conditions during the final round. "I had to birdie Hole 18 in order to play on the lead card on Saturday," he explained, highlighting his focus on securing a strong finish despite the less-than-ideal weather.
Karl Johan Nybo produced the standout performance of the day with an impressive 56 (-7), catapulting him into a tie for third place alongside Ricky Wysocki and Devan Owens. "I had only one OB on the front nine, played really safe, and kept it in bounds," Nybo reflected, expressing satisfaction with his strategy and planning to replicate it on the final day.
As the competition edges closer to its conclusion, McBeth and Lizotte will be joined by Nybo, Wysocki, and Owens on the lead card for the deciding round. The remaining players will strive to catch up or at least gain some ground in a bid to challenge the leaders.
The current leaderboard stands as follows:
1. Paul McBeth -17
2. Simon Lizotte -12
3. Karl Johan Nybo -11
3. Ricky Wysocki (-11)
3. Devan Owens (-11)
6. Dana Vicich (-9)
6. Bobby Musick (-9)
8. David Feldberg (-8)
8. Will Schusterick (-8)
10. Paul Ulibarri (-7)
10. Jeremy Koling (-7)
10. Philo Brathwaite (-7)
10. Zach Melton (-7)
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/mother-nature-strikes-round-two-mcbeth-extends-lead-la-mirada-open