Paige Pierce - 18 Holes from USDGC Spot | Professional Disc Golf Association

**TITLE:** Paige Pierce Seeks History-Making USDGC Qualification at Aussie Open

**META_TITLE:** Paige Pierce vies for historic USDGC spot

**META_DESCRIPTION:** Paige Pierce seeks to become the first woman to qualify for the US Disc Golf Championship through overall score, a feat no female player has achieved before. Follow her journey alongside other top players at the 2017 Aussie Open.

PAIGE PIERCE SEES HISTORY-MAKING USDGC QUALIFICATION WITHIN REACH AT AUSSIE OPEN

Paige Pierce, a three-time world champion, had an impressive showing at the 2017 Aussie Open, showcasing her skills against a strong field. With her 10-under-par (185) overall score after three rounds, she has solidified her position as one of the top contenders for the US Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) qualification.

The USDGC qualification process is highly competitive, with only ten spots up for grabs to the players who finish with the lowest scores overall. Pierce's performance has put her in a strong position to secure one of these coveted spots. What makes her achievement even more remarkable is that she would become the first woman in PDGA history to qualify for the USDGC through this method, competing against men and women alike.

Pierce had previously come close to qualifying for the USDGC in 2015 during Monday Qualifying, but fell just one stroke short of securing a spot. However, her performance at the Aussie Open has given her renewed confidence in her abilities. With six strokes separating her from the tenth place holder, Avery Jenkins, Pierce is well-positioned to secure a history-making qualification for the USDGC.

The competition was intense throughout the three rounds, with other top players vying for the lead card position. Ricky Wysocki and Eagle McMahon, both reigning world champions, were neck-and-neck at times, but ultimately, it was Eagle who emerged as the overall leader after a thrilling round of golf.

Meanwhile, outside of the lead card, Philo Brathwaite shot the hot round of the day with his 10-under-par (55), but unfortunately for him, it wasn't enough to jump him into the top spot. Manabu Kajiyama and Paul McBeth also held their positions on the lead card, ensuring a closely contested final round tomorrow.

The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the Aussie Open, with Pierce and other top players facing off in the final round. Will she become the first woman to qualify for the USDGC through overall score? The world will be watching as they find out tomorrow.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/paige-pierce-18-holes-history