Masters Divisions Heat Up on Day One of Tim Selinske US Masters
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The first day of competition at the 2017 Tim Selinske US Masters came to a close on Friday afternoon, with over 300 professional and amateur golfers having completed either one or two rounds in the greater Des Moines area. As the tournament moves into its final two days, spectators can expect plenty of excitement as the challenging courses continue to test even the best players.
In the Masters division, Barry Schultz has taken an early lead after his impressive first round at Pickard Park. With a score of 12 under par (51), Schultz's performance was highlighted by a remarkable seven birdies in the final stages of play. Just one stroke behind are Dave Feldberg and George Smith, both of whom carded bogey-free rounds with 11 birdies to finish at 52.
However, it is not just the Masters division that has seen some notable performances. Jason Duden, a local from Des Moines, has put himself in contention for a top spot after posting an impressive score of 10 under par (53). Although he is tied with Joe Rovere for fourth place, Duden's PDGA number secures him a position on the lead card alongside fellow competitors.
The Masters Women's division saw some fierce competition as they played both morning and afternoon rounds. Des Reading emerged at the top of the leaderboard after her first two rounds, finishing at even par despite struggling at Ewing Park in the morning. Cory Hill and Melinda Ring are hot on her heels, with Cory managing to match Des' score in the afternoon round.
The Grandmasters division is also shaping up to be a closely contested battle, with Duane Steiner and Jim Oates currently tied at the top of the leaderboard after posting impressive scores of 15 under par. They will be joined by Brad Hammock (13 under) and Ron Convers (12 under) on the lead card as they tee off at Pickard Park on Saturday.
As the competition heats up, fans can follow all the action on pdgalive.com for live updates, scores, photos, and videos from the beautiful city of Des Moines. The next two days promise to be just as thrilling, with many players still in contention for a top spot.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/schultz-narrowly-leads-after-us-masters-opening-day