Masters Players Prove Disc Golf is a Sport for All Smiles

As I've had the privilege of walking with and reporting on many top players at PDGA National Tour and Major events across the country, I've never found it easy to answer a simple question. It's one that I'm asked frequently during the disc golf season: "Which players are the most fun to follow?" After spending the day with the competitors on the lead card of rounds three and four of the 2014 Tim Selinske US Masters Championships, I've finally found an answer.

What makes this group of players so enjoyable to watch is their ability to have fun, even in high-pressure situations. While it's not uncommon for competitors on the same card to joke around and poke fun at each other during a round, the lead card at such a prestigious event usually has a more serious atmosphere. But today was different.

World-class disc golfers like Ken Climo, Barry Schultz, Brian Schweberger, Patrick Brown, JohnE McCray, and others have a unique ability to turn even the most awkward moments into laughter for both themselves and their fans. This camaraderie is infectious, making it easy to see why they're some of the most popular players in the sport.

But don't let the fun fool you – these players are still fiercely competitive. The morning round was played at Hunter Park, where Barry Schultz seemed almost invincible, maintaining a significant lead over Ken Climo and others. However, what we didn't know at the time was that JohnE McCray and Patrick Brown were tearing up the course on the cards below them.

After the morning scores were tallied, McCray had moved into second place overall with an impressive unofficially rated 1035 round, just 3 throws behind Schultz. Brown wasn't far behind, carding a 1053 round to take third place. McCray's momentum continued in the afternoon round at the Blackhawk course, where he carded 10 birdies and an eagle, finishing the day in second place.

The lead card has changed several times during this tournament, but tomorrow will see Brian Schweberger bumped down to the chase card by Ron Convers, who started the day on the lead card. Local pro Sam Nielsen also dropped off the lead card after a hot round by Ken Climo, who will now start the final round back on the lead card.

Assuming the weather forecast holds true, we can expect another thrilling day of competition tomorrow at the Blackhawk course. The top four players in the Masters division will compete for the championship title in front of an anticipated large gallery. Stay tuned to PDGAlive.com for live hole-by-hole scores and commentary throughout the morning. Check out the results page to see where your favorite players are sitting going into the final day, and take a look at the high-resolution photos from the day on the PDGA Flickr page.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/johne-be-goodreally-good