McBeth and Wysocki Look to Reclaim Momentum in Pittsburgh

The PDGA National Tour is back in action this weekend, and it's a pivotal moment for two of its top players. The Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open (PFDO) will feature Paul McBeth and Ricky Wysocki as they vie for not only victory but also much-needed momentum. This marks the penultimate event on the season's schedule, with the duo aiming to reignite their winning form after a brief absence.

McBeth has been quiet in recent weeks, failing to deliver at several high-profile events. His last win came at the European Open in July, while Wysocki hasn't claimed top honors since the Skellefteå Open, which took place shortly after he won his second world title. Both players face stiff competition from a talented field that includes Simon Lizotte, Nate Sexton, Eagle McMahon, and Josh Anthon.

A closer look at their past performances on the Lakeview Course at Moraine State Park suggests that McBeth has an edge. He holds the course record with a 15-under par 51 set during the 2015 PDGA Professional World Championships. Wysocki, while a two-time PFDO winner (in 2012 and 2013), has averaged 1040-rated golf at Moraine Gold since 2011. McBeth's average is slightly higher at 1059, with three of his six rounds rated above Wysocki's best.

Paige Pierce enters the event as the presumptive favorite in the Open Women's division after a nine-shot Idlewild victory. However, her past performance on the Moraine Blue layout hasn't been impressive – she averages 954-rated golf compared to Sarah Hokom's 971 mark over seven rounds since 2011. Hokom, the lone player with a PFDO win on her resume and holder of the Moraine Blue course record, looks to be the main challenger.

Weather conditions are expected to be favorable throughout the weekend, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to low 70s. The hole to watch for each day will be Hole 17 (Friday), Hole 5 (Saturday), and Hole 6 (Sunday). With a talented field vying for victory and several storylines at play, this weekend's PFDO promises to be an exciting one.

Fans can follow the action through live coverage from Jomez Productions, Disc Golf Examiner, and The Disc Golf Guy. Real-time scoring and updates will also be available on Twitter via @PDGALive.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/pfdo/2017-preview