Lead Cards Take Shape as Portland Open Enters Day Three

The second round of the 2022 Portland Open has reached its conclusion, bringing significant changes to the lead cards in both the men's professional (MPO) and women's professional (FPO) divisions. With two days down and two to go, the field is narrowing, but several players have managed to maintain their positions or even surge forward.

Valerie Mandujano has emerged as a dominant force in FPO, solidifying her lead with a second-round score of 5-under-par 65. By capitalizing on an improved C1X putting performance – she made all five attempts – Mandujano has expanded her gap over the field, particularly Catrina Allen, who trails by two strokes after carding the day's best FPO round: a 5-under-par 63.

Catrina Allen remains second in the standings, buoyed by seven birdies and a crucial 50-foot bogey save on hole 12. Her impressive play has her well within striking distance of Mandujano as the tournament heads into its third day at Glendoveer Golf Course's new layout.

Meanwhile, FPO players like Rebecca Cox and Juliana Korver have battled through intermittent rain to maintain their positions on the lead card, each shooting even-par 72s. Ohn Scoggins (-2) remains a contender, as do Jennifer Allen, Paige Pierce, Maria Oliva, Vanessa Van Dyken, and Natalie Ryan, all of whom are within two strokes of the leader.

In MPO, Simon Lizotte has put himself at the forefront, carding an 8-under-par score in round two to catapult into first place. His performance follows a stellar opening round of 11-under-par, and he must now defend his lead at a course that no player has navigated while under tournament pressure.

Simon's dominance has drawn the attention of competitors like Joel Freeman and Garrett Gurthie, who have achieved a rare feat in golf: following up an outstanding round with another. Both players are tied for second place, with scores of 18-under-par apiece.

Isaac Robinson has cooled down slightly after his hot start in round one but remains within striking distance, trailing the leader by three strokes. James Proctor (-15), Paul McBeth (-13), Cole Redalen (-12), and Sweden's Max Regitnig (-11) form a formidable chasing pack heading into Saturday's competition.

The Disc Golf Network will provide live coverage of the remaining rounds, beginning at 9:00 a.m. PT for FPO and 3:00 p.m. PT for MPO.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/lots-time-left-clock