Leaders Emerge in Thrilling First Round at DGPT Great Lakes Open

The first round of the 2022 DGPT – Discraft Great Lakes Open has come to a close, and with it, a new group of leaders has emerged at the top of the pack. In the Female Professional (FPO) division, Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce are tied for the lead after both carding impressive scores.

Allen finished strong on Friday, shooting a 7-under round that showcased her skills on the course. Meanwhile, Pierce came out swinging, firing a scorching hot start to take an early lead. As the afternoon wore on, both women continued to impress, with Allen's consistency and Pierce's power propelling them to the top of the leaderboard.

In the Men's Professional (MPO) division, Corey Ellis and Kyle Klein are vying for the top spot after both carding impressive scores. Ellis finished birdie-birdie to reach double digits on the course, while Klein found the 10-under mark on hole 16, a testament to his skill and accuracy.

But it's not just these two leaders who are making waves in the tournament. In FPO, Emily Beach and Valerie Mandujano round out the lead card at 6-under par, just one stroke behind the leaders. Natalie Ryan is also within striking distance, having shot a 6-under score to put herself in contention.

In MPO, Paul McBeth was one of the few players to shoot a perfect "turkey" – three birdies and no bogeys – on Friday. He's now just one stroke back from the leaders at 9-under par. Calvin Heimburg rounds out the lead card at 8-under par, with Albert Tamm and Brodie Smith joining them in second place.

The margins are tight, but these leaders are making a strong push for the trophy. As the tournament heads into its second round on Saturday, fans can expect more excitement and drama as the competition heats up. Don't miss the live coverage of DGLO on DiscGolfNetwork.com at 9:15 a.m. ET for FPO and 3 p.m. ET for MPO.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/pair-co-leaders-set-pace