McBeth Seeks Momentum at Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open
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The highly anticipated Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open has finally returned to the PDGA National Tour schedule, bringing with it some of the world's best disc golfers to the challenging Lakeview Course at Moraine State Park. The 26th edition of this prestigious event promises to be an electrifying three-day competition that will test even the most skilled players.
Among the top contenders is Paul McBeth, a dominant force in the sport who has been quiet for too long without a win. His last victory came at the European Open in July, and he's eager to regain his momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. However, he faces stiff competition from Ricky Wysocki, who has had success at Moraine State Park in the past but hasn't won since the Skellefteå Open.
Wysocki has been on a roll lately, with recent successes at east coast mainstays like the Idlewild Open. However, McBeth's impressive track record at Moraine Gold could give him an edge. The two-time defending champion has averaged 1059-rated golf over six rounds at the course and holds the course record of 15-under par 51.
But it won't just be a battle between these two heavyweights. A talented field of players, including Simon Lizotte, Nate Sexton, Eagle McMahon, and Josh Anthon, will also be vying for the top spot. Anthon, in particular, is a force to be reckoned with, having won at Moraine State Park before.
In the Open Women's division, Sarah Hokom enters as the presumptive favorite after her recent nine-shot victory at the Idlewild Open. However, past performance on the Moraine Blue layout hasn't been kind to her, and she'll face stiff competition from Paige Pierce, who has dominated in Pittsburgh-area events.
Hole 17 is expected to be a challenging hole on Friday, with a slight headwind possible due to a northerly wind direction. The fairway plays tightly wooded, making the turnover shot more difficult than usual. On Saturday and Sunday, holes 5 and 6 will be critical, as players navigate the right-turning fairways in varying wind conditions.
Despite the unpredictable weather forecast, disc golf enthusiasts can follow along with live coverage from Jomez Productions, Disc Golf Examiner, and The Disc Golf Guy. Real-time scoring and updates will also be available on Twitter through @PDGALive.
The Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open is set to provide an electrifying conclusion to the season, as top players clash in a battle for momentum and the coveted title of champion.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/pfdo/2017-preview