Magical Weather and Thrilling Disc Golf at DeLaveaga
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The second day of the 27th "Steady" Ed Memorial Masters Cup presented by the Disc Golf Association (DGA) brought more sunshine and blue skies to the beautiful course at DeLaveaga in Santa Cruz. The perfect weather conditions combined with the skillful play of top disc golfers, making for an unforgettable experience.
In the Senior Grandmasters division, Dr. Rick Voakes from Bowling Green, Kentucky continued his dominance, shooting a 4-over-par 85 and increasing his lead to 25 throws over Tom Schot from Capitola, California. Dr. Voakes' consistent play has raised eyebrows among open players, who would be thrilled to match his scores.
Doug Werner from Fremont, California held onto the top spot in the Grandmasters division by matching his first-day score of 80. David Devine from San Diego had a hot round with an 79, moving up to second place just two throws behind. Michael Barry from Los Osos, California finished with an 81, four throws back in third.
Reigning Masters World Champion Jon Baldwin from Scotts Valley, California took the lead in the Masters division after shooting a blistering 76. Patrick Brown from San Francisco and Jason Tyra from Grass Valley are tied for second place at -5 each.
In the Ladies Open division, FPO leader Sarah Hokom from Caldwell, Idaho impressed with a one-over-par 82 score, which only 26 male open players could beat. She leads Catrina Allen and Val Jenkins by eight throws in second place. Kathy Collins from Grass Valley finished fourth, nine strokes behind the leaders.
The Men's Open division was an intense competition, with Will Schusterick, Nate Doss, and Eric McCabe all tied for the lead at -10 on day one. After the second round, Nate Doss stood alone at the top of the leaderboard with a score of -18. Paul McBeth shot a hot round at -9 to move up to second place, while Eric McCabe fell to third.
Greg Barsby and Tony Tran each scored two aces on different holes, adding to the excitement of the competition.
Looking ahead to the final day, several divisions are poised for thrilling conclusions. The Senior Grandmasters division may see Tom Schot attempt to close the gap with Dr. Voakes, while the Grandmasters division is tight, with three players just four throws behind the lead. In the Masters division, four players are within three strokes of the top spot.
The Ladies Open division and Men's Open division also promise exciting finishes, as talented players vie for victory on a challenging course that requires strategy, finesse, and patience.
Will Nate Doss finally claim his first win at DeLaveaga? Stay tuned to live scoring and follow updates on Twitter and Facebook throughout the day.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/masters-cup