Paige Pierce Breaks Records as Aaron Gossage Takes MPO Lead

Paige Pierce cemented her position as one of the greatest disc golfers of all time on Saturday at the 2023 OTB Open, setting a new record with 12 consecutive birdies in a single round. Her incredible performance earned her a four-stroke lead over Ella Hansen and secured her spot atop the FPO leaderboard.

Pierce's dominance was evident from the start of Round 2, as she soared past her competitors to take control of the field. The three-time OTB Open champion attributed her success to a combination of her disc selection and putting prowess. "Tournament power was real," Pierce said with a smile. "I was sailing past some baskets, changing game plans, and clubbing down to hit it harder."

Pierce's impressive display of golfing finesse earned her the longest birdie streak on record in a Major, Elite, or Silver round. Her 100% C1X Putting and three-circle 2 makes showcased her exceptional skill and composure under pressure.

The final round lead card will feature Pierce alongside Ella Hansen, Ohn Scoggins, and Emily Beach, with nine strokes separating first and fourth place. With a sizable lead on the field, Pierce is poised to make history by winning her third consecutive OTB Open title.

Meanwhile, Aaron Gossage emerged as the new leader in MPO after shooting 9-under par on Saturday. His consistency has once again put him within striking distance of the win. Gossage's performance off the tee was particularly impressive, with 90% fairway hits and 5.50 strokes gained tee to green.

Gossage's strategy for Championship Sunday is focused on maintaining his driving accuracy and giving himself plenty of opportunities to score. When asked about leading a DGPT tournament again, he drew from past experience: "I've been in this position before, so I know what it's like – the nerves are familiar."

Emerson Keith's impressive 12-under performance earned him second place in MPO, while Cole Redalen rounded out the lead card with 15-under. Jakub Semerád and Isaac Robinson tied for third place at 15-under.

The stage is set for an electrifying final round of the 2023 OTB Open, as both FPO and MPO divisions prepare to do battle for supremacy on Championship Sunday.

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