Maple Hill Heats Up as Players Make Their Move in the Vibram Open

The stakes were high at Maple Hill on Saturday as the second round of the Vibram Open got underway. For many players, the focus was on making a move – whether it was to secure a spot in the top 72 or challenge for divisional leadership. Local Massachusetts player Brian Harrington made an impressive start with a blistering 57, unofficially rated at 1041, which propelled him from a tie for 107th place to a tie for 38th.

As scores continued to pour in, the cut line hovered around 132 before finally settling on 134. While no players with ratings above 1000 missed the cut, several new faces emerged at the top of the ranks. Henry Childres from North Carolina made significant strides with his second round of 59, which put him firmly on the lead card for Sunday's final round.

In the Open Women's division, South Carolina pro Sarah Stanhope stole the show with a commanding performance. She took an early lead after a par-four on the treacherous first hole and never looked back, carding a course-record 62 at the Blue tees to move three throws clear of Val Jenkins and Elaine King. This display of dominance earned her a new course record for women playing the Blue tees.

In the Pro Grand Masters division, Dean Pfeifer extended his lead with a 62, now sitting seven throws ahead of Canada's Eric Vandenberg. With no indication that this will change, it seems likely that Dean will claim the National Tour win and $750 payout on Sunday.

Away from the competition, players enjoyed a free pasta dinner and participated in the distance and putting finals. Avery Jenkins took top honors for longest drive with three impressive throws that pushed past 600 feet, while Jay "Yeti" Reading showcased his putting prowess to capture the title.

Sunday promises to be an electrifying day as the lead cards face off against one another. Can Sarah Stanhope continue her incredible run? Will Barry Schultz and Dean Pfeifer hold onto their respective leads? The Vibram Open media blitz will continue live, with scoring updates, commentary, interviews, and more available for fans to follow along.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/vibram-open-saturday