Ledgestone Open Championship Sunday: Thrilling Finish Looms for FPO and MPO Leaders

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Discraft Ledgestone Open presented by Bushnell at the Disc Golf Pro Tour as the top players prepare to face off in the final round of the tournament. The wind picked up on Saturday at Sunset Hills, but it was Paige Pierce and Missy Gannon who stood out from the rest of the field in the women's division (FPO).

Pierce put together a scorching 7-under performance at Sunset Hills, propelling herself into a tie for first place with her teammate Gannon. The pair now holds a slight advantage over Sarah Hokom and Kristin Tattar, who are four strokes back at 11-under. Lisa Fajkus leads the chase card, which includes Ohn Scoggins, Catrina Allen, and Madison Walker.

In contrast to Friday's action at Northwood Black, where Gannon shot a 4-under round while Pierce struggled down the stretch for a plus-one finish, it was Tattar who stole the show with a hot 5-under performance. Meanwhile, Maria Oliva made an impressive jump up the leaderboard with a 6-under round, moving from 12th place to a spot within striking distance of the leaders.

In the men's division (MPO), Ricky Wysocki emerged as the leader after shooting a 6-under score through the first seven holes at Lake Eureka. However, he was unable to maintain his momentum, finishing with two bogeys and a double bogey to settle for the top spot by a single stroke.

Wysocki's closest competitors are Anthony Barela and Gannon Buhr, who have put themselves in contention with steady play throughout the tournament. Buhr has been particularly consistent, producing four consecutive birdies on Friday to move up the leaderboard. Matt Orum rounded out the chase card after shooting a 5-under day, while Paul McBeth is three strokes off the lead and will be looking to mount a charge from behind.

With Calvin Heimburg's stunning course record of 9-under at Northwood Black, the 1063-rated round has left an indelible mark on the tournament. The performance propelled him from a tie for 155th place to a tie for 15th spot, showcasing his impressive skills and adaptability.

As the Ledgestone Open heads into its final day of competition, live coverage will be provided by the Disc Golf Network and the DGPT YouTube channel. FPO action gets underway at 11:30 a.m., while MPO fans can tune in for their thrilling conclusion at 3 p.m. CT. Will anyone dethrone the current leaders on Championship Sunday?

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/furious-finish-tap-ledgestone