McBeth Takes Narrow Lead into Championship Sunday in Waco

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion at the Brazos River as the Disc Golf Pro Tour's Waco Annual Charity Open heads into its final day. A one-stroke lead is all that separates Paul McBeth from his closest challenger, Luke Humphries, after a dramatic and action-packed second round.

McBeth's confidence was evident throughout the day, as he birdied five consecutive holes to start strong. Although he encountered some difficulties in the woods, he remained focused and managed to maintain his advantage over the rest of the field. When asked about his performance, McBeth expressed his satisfaction: "I felt a little more confident early today. I got a little shaky in the woods, but once we got into the open, I felt confident."

Humphries, meanwhile, demonstrated remarkable composure under pressure, matching McBeth step-for-step throughout the day. The five-time PDGA World Champion never looked fazed by the situation, instead choosing to simply "react to the shots that are placed in front of me." With a birdie on hole 11, Humphries tied McBeth's lead before ultimately falling one shot behind.

Other notable performers include Chris Dickerson, who leapfrogged seven spots into solo third with an impressive bogey-free round. Cale Leiviska rounded out the lead card after shooting nine under par, earning himself a spot within striking distance of the title.

Eveliina Salonen, defending champion from 2020, maintained her position at the top of the leaderboard despite seeing her four-stroke advantage halved by the end of the day. Her strong play off the tee continued, with a 75% mark in fairway hits according to UDisc data. However, several players are now within striking distance to challenge for the title, including Ohn Scoggins and Valerie Mandujano, who are tied for second at two under par.

The final round promises to be an exciting conclusion to the Waco Annual Charity Open, with anything potentially happening on the Brazos River. Live coverage begins at 10 a.m. CT for FPO and 3:30 p.m. CT on the Disc Golf Network.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/another-tight-battle