Leaders Emerge After Dramatic Round Two at U.S. Masters Championships

The second round of the 2023 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships presented by Innova has thrown up some surprise leaders, with several players making significant moves to take control in their respective divisions. The championships are being held at various courses across the United States, and after two rounds of intense competition, the picture is becoming clearer.

One of the most impressive performances came from Dutch Napier, who took the lead in MP40 after a scorching 11-under par round at Dexter Park. Napier's round was highlighted by a birdie on the 14th hole, one of the toughest holes of the day. With four players tied for second place just two strokes behind him, the competition is set to be fierce.

In other divisions, Ohn Scoggins has taken control in FP40, with an 8-under par round that was her best performance at a PDGA Major since the 2022 Masters Worlds. Her lead is now seven strokes ahead of Jennifer Allen, who is in second place.

Meanwhile, Peter Sontag has moved to the top of the MP60 leaderboard after posting a 1010-rated round at Circle Bar Golf Club. With a three-stroke lead, he will be looking to maintain his position in the third and final round.

In MA40, J.B. Bauersfield pulled away from the pack to take a three-stroke lead, while James Huestis and John Fitzgerald are co-leaders in MA55 after erasing a two-stroke deficit.

Other notable moves include Robert Burton's four-stroke lead in MA75 and Charlie Quinn's one-stroke advantage in MA65. With the third round just ahead, it remains to be seen which players will emerge victorious.

The championships have been taking place across various courses, with some of the most impressive rounds coming from Tony Ferro, who posted a scorching 1061-rated round at Dexter Park, and Matthew Blakely, who achieved a field-best 13 birdies in his 10-under par round. Cale Leiviska also had an impressive day, finishing with an 8-under par round.

In other divisions, JohnE McCray has extended his lead to four strokes over Robert R. Bainbridge in MP50, while Juliana Korver has grown her lead by four strokes and now leads Jennifer Morgan by nine in FP50. The competition will continue on Saturday as the players look to secure their places at the top of the leaderboards.

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