Major Titles On The Line In USWDGC Finale | Professional Disc Golf Association

As the penultimate round of the 2021 United States Women's Disc Golf Championships comes to a close, the tension is palpable ahead of Championship Sunday. With 10 divisions having their lead cut to five strokes or less, it promises to be an exhilarating finish at Shady Oaks Disc Golf Course in North California.

At the top of the FPO (Females Professional Open) division, Paige Pierce remains the leader with a two-stroke advantage over Hailey King. The duo is well ahead of their competitors, setting up what could be one of the most thrilling showdowns in recent USWDGC history. "That's what happens at a Major championship – you see more experienced players come out," said Pierce, highlighting the importance of the final round.

Meanwhile, in the FP40 division, Juliana Korver leads by a single stroke after a nail-biting finish on Saturday. Korver and her closest competitors were trading blows throughout the round, with Korver eventually securing the lead with two birdies on holes 16 and 18. "I had some missed opportunities that I've got to clean up," she said, indicating that there's still room for improvement in Sunday's finale.

The excitement isn't limited to the top divisions; numerous other battles are brewing across various categories. In FA1, Melody Castruita holds a four-stroke lead over Danielle Kleidon, while Serenity Madison and Kristi Lewis are tied at the top of FA40 with Rhonda Parkhurst just one stroke behind. The junior fields will also be decided on Sunday, with Atlanta Krueger and Jordan Linn battling for supremacy in their respective divisions.

King's impressive 10-under round on Saturday not only narrowed Pierce's lead but also highlighted her growing prowess as a competitor. "I left a couple out there, but my putt felt so good," King said of her performance. As the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the USWDGC, fans are in for a treat with Live coverage of the final round kicking off at 1 p.m. PST on the Disc Golf Network.

When asked about Sunday's showdown with Pierce, King confidently stated, "I'm absolutely ready." With two epic battles already under her belt against Pierce, King is eager to face off once more. As for Pierce, she expressed excitement at the prospect of competing in what promises to be a Major title No. 16 or No. 1 when the dust settles on Sunday.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/major-titles-line-uswdgc-finale