Nate Sexton Takes Lead at USDGC as Top Players Battle for Championship

The third round of the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) has come to an end, and with it, the competition for the top spot has intensified. The Winthrop Gold course in South Carolina proved to be a challenge for all players, but one man emerged at the front of the pack: Nate Sexton.

Sexton's game was on fire today, as he accumulated 11 birdies, including a tricky straddle putt on hole 4 and several crucial shots down the stretch. However, his momentum came to an abrupt halt on the infamous island hole 17, where he struggled to clear the hay bales with his drive. Despite this setback, Sexton's overall score of -29 for the round kept him firmly in contention.

Jeremy Koling and Gregg Barsby, who were part of the lead card along with Sexton and Devan Owens, played solid rounds but couldn't quite match the leader's pace. Koling finished with a score of -19, while Barsby came in at -18, relegating him to the chase card.

Ricky Wysocki, however, was not one to be underestimated. The two-time World Champion produced 11 birdies and an eagle on his way to a tied-hot round of -10, which put him just three strokes behind Sexton going into the final day.

Max Nichols, who emerged from Monday Qualifier, impressed once again with a bogey-free -9 score. He now sits in sixth place, nine back from Sexton, but is confident that his game is improving with each round.

Philo Brathwaite's smooth round earned him a spot on the lead card for the first time, while Paige Pierce finally broke her sluggish start with an under-par score of -5. Seppo Paju, meanwhile, remains the highest-placed European at tied seventh place.

As the tournament heads into its final day, all eyes will be on Sexton and Wysocki as they battle it out for the top spot. Will Sexton's momentum carry him to victory, or can Wysocki mount a comeback? The answer will have to wait until tomorrow, but one thing is certain – the USDGC has delivered another thrilling installment of disc golf action.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2017usdgc/round-3-recap