Minnesota Majestic NT Event Heats Up with Thrilling Play
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The second day of competition at the Minnesota Majestic NT Event saw a dramatic shift in the standings, with Nate Doss emerging as the new leader after a solid round of 68. The challenging 27-hole layout at Kaposia Park proved to be no match for Doss, who carded no bogeys and pulled ahead by four throws over Ken Climo's impressive 69. Local favorite Cale Leiviska struggled on Saturday, posting a 73 that left him six throws behind Doss, while Omaha's Ken "Tank" Franks, Steve Rico, and first-round leader Nikko Locastro are all seven shots back in fourth place.
Meanwhile, the women's division saw Val Jankins widen her lead to four shots over Des Reading. In the masters division, Eddie McCulley from Des Moines shot a 76 to move into the lead, two shots clear of Pete Johnson. Steve "Stimpi" Simmons took control of the grandmasters division with a commanding nine-throw lead, while Peter Shive held onto a slim two-shot advantage over George Mlynarcyzk in the senior grandmasters.
The competition will continue on Sunday at the Hyland Hills Snow and Skiboard Area, where players will face another 27-hole round followed by a final 9 for the top four men and three women. The unique course layout offers plenty of opportunities for birdies, but also demands precise distance control to avoid pitfalls.
As the event enters its final stages, fans can expect more thrilling play from the world's top disc golfers. Stay tuned for updates on the leaderboard, scores, and video highlights, which will be available on PDGA.com starting Wednesday evening.
The Minnesota Majestic began at Blue Ribbon Pines in East Bethel, where five players matched or beat last year's best score of 72. Young gun Nikko Locastro set a blistering pace with a 68, considered 20 under par on the challenging layout. Nate Doss posted a solid 70, while local favorite Cale Leiviska trailed by one shot at 71.
In the women's division, two-time defending world champ Val Jenkins shot an 85 to take a three-throw lead over Des Reading. Liz Lopez was four throws back with a 89. The masters division saw Pete Johnson and Terry Parsons share the lead at 76, while Eddie McCulley and Doug Peyton trailed by three and four throws respectively.
Play got underway on Saturday at Kaposia Park in South Saint Paul at noon, where players navigated the demanding course under partly cloudy skies. Despite some lingering threats of thunderstorms, the rain held off, allowing competitors to focus on their games rather than worrying about the weather.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/majestic-heats-up