Leaders Emerge on Day One at US Masters Championships
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The first day of the 2021 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships presented by Innova was marked by impressive scores and thrilling battles for top spots in each of the 22 divisions. The event, held across four courses in the Columbia area, saw leaders emerge early on, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament.
At Harmony Bends, David Feldberg made a statement with an incredible course-record round, carding a 10-under 58 to take a three-stroke lead in MP40. Feldberg's bogey-free performance was a testament to his skill and strategy, as he navigated the challenging track with ease. "I started well and just kept it going," he said, reflecting on his impressive outing.
Feldberg's dominance was mirrored by other leaders across the various divisions. In FP40, Ohn Scoggins took top spot after a 9-under round from the red tees at Harmony Bends, with Jennifer Allen, Des Reading, and Melinda Ring close behind with 8-under scores. Patrick Brown excelled at The Dam Course in Jefferson City, finishing with a 12-under 51 to open up a three-stroke lead in MP50. Brown's eagle on the final hole sealed his impressive performance.
Meanwhile, Nova Politte took control of FP50 after a strong back nine, grabbing a one-stroke lead over Tavish Carduff. Other notable performances included Ohn Scoggins' 12 birdies and only two bogeys in FP40, and Jennifer Allen's seven-under score before carding a bogey six on the final hole.
The leaders in each division are now set to face stiff competition as they aim to maintain their positions through the remainder of the tournament. With such tight margins separating top spots, every player will be eager to make a strong push for victory in what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the 2021 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships.
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(David Feldberg putts at Harmony Bends on Thursday. Photo: Kevin Huver / PDGA)
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/feldberg-sets-record-battles-begin-missouri