Masters Drama Unfolds in Louisville Amid Stormy Weather
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The first day of the 2012 Tim Selinske U.S. Masters got off to a tense start in Louisville, Kentucky, with Tropical Storm Isaac threatening to disrupt proceedings. Although the skies were overcast and breezy, the 151 competitors were fortunate enough to avoid any significant downpours, allowing them to complete their opening rounds without incident.
In the Pro division, the battle for supremacy has already begun. Barry Schultz and Ken Climo are currently tied at the top of the leaderboard, both shooting impressive scores of 14 under-par 75. However, they're not alone in the running, as Patrick Brown and JohnE McCray trail closely behind with scores of 76 apiece. Jay Reading and Dan Sisk also made strong starts, carding 77 and 78 respectively, leaving six players within three throws of the lead.
In the Ladies Pro Masters division, Elaine King is currently leading the charge with an 88, but Des Reading is hot on her heels seven throws behind at 95. Meanwhile, Gregg Hosfeld has been making waves in the Grandmaster division, scoring a respectable 76 and taking the top spot by just one throw. Johnny Sias and Eric VanDenberg are lagging slightly further back, but this performance is sure to spark some interest.
The Senior Grandmasters also got off to a strong start, with Dr. Rick Voakes leading the way on an 85. Alan Beaver and Charles Murphy trail closely behind, five and ten throws adrift respectively. Pete May, competing in the Pro Legends division, shot a respectable 101 across the challenging 27-hole course.
The Pros will be back in action tomorrow at Severin Lang DGC, playing 18 holes before returning to Charlie Vettiner on Sunday for another 18 holes prior to the Final 9. The Advanced Masters division, comprising 47 players, is shaping up to be one of the most competitive groups of the weekend. Michael Bose currently holds the top spot with a score of 55, but David Gebhardt and Dana Lanahan are hot on his heels just two throws behind.
The C Pool played Severin Lang this afternoon, featuring a mix of Grandmaster, Senior Grandmaster, and Legends players from both men's and women's Advanced divisions. Jennifer Brooks and Dawn Osborn are locked in a tight battle for the top spot in the Ladies Advanced Masters with scores of 76 and 77 respectively. Mark Robinson is keeping them company on the course, shooting an impressive 85.
The Men's Advanced Grandmasters is also shaping up to be a closely contested affair, with Mark Hauser leading the charge after shooting a respectable 57. George Bodiroga trails just two throws behind at 59, while Eric Blum and Ron Robertson are lagging slightly further back at 60 and 61 respectively. The Advanced Senior Grandmasters are perhaps the tightest division of all, with William Griffith, Phil Bryan, and Mark Whipple all sharing the lead after shooting identical scores of 63.
As the weekend continues to unfold, it's clear that Tropical Storm Isaac will continue to pose a threat to proceedings. However, many of the players competing in this year's U.S. Masters are seasoned veterans who have seen their fair share of challenging conditions. As they battle not only each other but also the remnants of Hurricane Isaac, it remains to be seen how the rest of the weekend will play out.
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This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/isaac-threatens-us-masters