Mulder Masters the Course, Leading by Five Strokes Heading into USADGC Final Round

As the 2023 United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship (USADGC) enters its final round, Ryan Mulder has firmly established himself as the player to beat. With two consecutive bogey-free rounds, Mulder has solidified his position at the top of the leaderboard and extended his lead to five strokes heading into Sunday's championship round.

Mulder's impressive play continued on Saturday, where he carded a 6-under-par score, building upon his blistering opening round that saw him shoot 10-under-par. The 1042-rated average through two rounds is an unprecedented feat in USADGC history, showcasing Mulder's consistency and prowess on the toughest holes.

The Toboggan course, known for its treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather conditions, still holds many surprises for the remaining competitors. However, with a five-stroke lead, Mulder has a commanding advantage heading into the final round. Tanner Boggs maintains his second-place position at 11-under-par, while Korbin Myers delivered an exceptional hot round on Saturday to jump onto the lead card and tie for third place with Danny Moynihan.

While Mulder's performance has been nothing short of impressive, history suggests that anything can happen in the final round. The USADGC has a proven track record of come-from-behind wins, with previous champions Ilkin Groh (2022), Clint Calvin (2018), Colten Montgomery (2014), and Ted Stoebling (2012) all overcoming significant deficits to claim the title.

With 18 holes remaining and a talented field vying for victory, Mulder's grip on the championship is far from secure. Will he be able to maintain his dominance or will one of his competitors mount an incredible comeback? The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the USADGC, and it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious.

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Korbin Myers shot the hot round on Saturday at the 2023 USADGC. Photo: Justin Anderson / PDGA

Through 36 holes at the 2023 United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship, Ryan Mulder has done everything right to put himself in the driver’s seat to take down a PDGA Major title.

With back-to-back clean scorecards, Mulder followed up Friday’s blistering opening round with another bogey-free day to extend his lead to five strokes heading into Championship Sunday.

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Ryan Mulder grew his lead to five strokes with another bogey-free round on the Toboggan. Photo: Justin Anderson / PDGA

Mulder followed his 1059-rated opening round of 10-under — the highest-rated round in the history of the USADGC — with a 6-under to build on his lead.

Mulder’s 1042 average through two rounds is the highest average through two rounds in USADGC history as well. He’s getting it done on the hardest holes on the track with birdies on 3, 8, 15 and 17 on Saturday. Those four holes are among the top six hardest, scoring-wise, this weekend among the 147-player field.

But it’s not over until it’s over at the famed Toboggan course, where danger looms large at every turn and the weather is expected to change on Sunday.

Tanner Boggs kept pace and his solo second position with 18 holes holes to go in Michigan. Photo: Justin Anderson / PDGA

Tanner Boggs kept his spot on the lead card and is in solo second place at 11-under. Korbin Myers turned in the hot round on Saturday (-7) to jump to the lead card into a tie for third place with Danny Moynihan, who also keeps his spot on the lead card with 18 holes to go in Milford, Michigan.

While his play has been clean and the lead is five strokes, there is a track record for come-from-behind wins at the USADGC.

A year ago, Ilkin Groh overcame a four-stroke deficit in the final round and eventually won the title in a playoff. Other final-round wins include Clint Calvin (2 strokes in 2018); Colten Montgomery (3 strokes in 2014); Ted Stoebling (4 strokes in 2012).

Mulder is in control, but 18 holes and a strong field stand between him and taking down a Major championship.

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