Lizotte Headlines Final Round Air Show At Beaver State Fling | Professional Disc Golf Association

The Beaver State Fling has reached its penultimate stage, with Simon Lizotte taking a narrow lead over Drew Gibson and Eagle McMahon. The three players are separated by just one stroke as they head into the final round on Sunday.

Lizotte's impressive 24-under par 159 was built on a strong front nine, during which he carded seven birdies and five pars. However, his back nine was more subdued, with only two birdies to show for his efforts. Despite struggling with putts from beyond the arc, Lizotte remains optimistic about his chances.

"I'm not getting too caught up in it," he said, trying to downplay his frustration. "I know I've played better rounds before."

Gibson, on the other hand, was less than thrilled with his own performance. The second-place tied player shot a 4-under par 57 but struggled to replicate the magic of day one when he won by four strokes. Gibson's putter seemed to desert him, and he was left frustrated with his back nine, which featured zero birdies and one bogey.

"I played bad, I putted bad, I drove bad," Gibson said, shaking his head in dismay. "There's nothing else to say."

Meanwhile, other top players are taking a more positive approach to the final round. Garrett Gurthie threw the highest-rated round of the tournament so far, with a 1074-rated showing that left him tied for fourth place. Gurthie was ecstatic about his performance and praised the beautiful scenery at Milo McIver State Park.

"It's just pretty, manicured for the sport of disc golf," Gurthie said. "I love it out here."

Eagle McMahon also put in a solid performance, carding a 7-under par round that saw him avoid bogeys throughout. His bogey-free effort propelled him into contention, and he remains hopeful about his chances.

"Umbrellas were going in and coming out, and that's just kind of hard on your head, mentally," McMahon said. "You're never able to get into a real groove."

The final round promises to be an exciting one, with Lizotte, Gibson, and McMahon leading the charge. Add Gurthie and Chandler Fry to the mix, and it's clear that Sunday's competition will be fierce.

As the rain returns on Sunday, it remains to be seen whether it will shake up the standings or merely provide a dramatic backdrop for the final round showdown.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/lizotte-headlines-final-round-air-show-beaver-state-fling