Minnesota Majestic Sees Dramatic Turnaround with Paul McBeth Leading After Round 1
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The stormy weather that had been plaguing the Midwest for days finally cleared, allowing the 25th Minnesota Majestic to tee off on schedule at the picturesque Blue Ribbon Pines DGC in East Bethel. Paul McBeth set the tone with a blistering 71 (-10) on the challenging BRP layout, leaving no doubt about his dominance.
But it's not just McBeth who's making headlines - homegrown talent Dustin Honold from Edina is hot on his heels, boasting an impressive two-throw deficit. What made Honold's round truly remarkable was a stunning fairway ace on the 18th hole, a feat that's only been achieved once before on this very course.
As the top pros take to the BRP layout for day two, Ken Climo and Dave Feldberg are close on their heels, three throws off the pace. Other notable players in contention include Gregg Barsby, Will Schusterick, Eric McCabe, Paul Ulibarri, and a strong supporting cast of familiar faces.
The women's competition is also heating up, with Sarah Stanhope and Des Reading - both former World Champions - tied for the top spot on the board after carding identical 88s (+7). Meanwhile, Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce are working their way up the ranks, with Allen two throws back from Stanhope and Pierce five throws behind.
The Masters division is also shaping up nicely, with Jay "Yeti" Reading leading the charge - three shots clear of Phil Arthur. The duo finished second and third in the 2011 Worlds behind Jonathan Baldwin, setting them up for a thrilling showdown on day two.
In the Grandmasters category, Doug Peyton from Iowa has taken an early lead over Minnesota Frisbee Association veterans Bruce "Big" Novak and Chris "Porterhouse" Porter by three shots.
The Minnesota Majestic has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1987, when a video rental store donated $100 to boost the purse. This year's tournament boasts a whopping $10,000 donation from sponsors like Surly Beer, Gotta Go Gotta Throw, and Sundog Tournament Series. With a massive gallery expected for the Final 9 on Sunday afternoon at Hyland Ski and Snowboard - and Disc Golf - Area in Bloomington, it's clear that this year's Majestic is one to remember.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/12-majestic