Paige Pierce Dominates at Beaver State Fling Despite Treacherous Conditions
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The unpredictable Oregon weather made it a wild ride for competitors at the 2017 Beaver State Fling presented by KEEN Footwear. The day's temperature swing and rain showers didn't seem to faze Paige Pierce, however. In the Open Women's division, she produced impressive rounds on both courses, finishing under par despite treacherous conditions.
The event featured a unique format, with the Open and Open Women's divisions playing on opposing courses each round. The women played Milo East in the morning and Milo West in the afternoon. Paige Pierce and Catrina Allen were the only two women to finish under par for the morning, with scores of 58 (-3) and 59 (-2), respectively.
Paige's second-round performance on Milo West was truly exceptional. She overcame worsening conditions, including rain and strong winds, to post five birdies and a score of 60 (-1). Her round rating of 1007 solidified her position at the top of the lead card, with a six-stroke gap between her and Sarah Hokom.
Meanwhile, in the Open division, Paul McBeth and Ricky Wysocki co-led after round 1. However, Ricky's second-round score of 60 on Milo East saw him drop to a three-way tie for fifth place. Nate Doss held his position at third place with a strong second-round performance, while Anthony Barela jumped from the chase card to join Nate in a tied third place.
The 2017 Beaver State Fling presented by KEEN Footwear is set to tee off round 3 this afternoon at Milo McIver State Park. The stage is now set for an exciting conclusion to the competition, with Paige Pierce looking strong at the top of the lead card and Anthony Barela seeking to make a move on his mentor, Paul McBeth.
Competitors can follow the action on PDGA's website, where tee times and results are available.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/paige-pierce-leading-field-bsf-after-back-back-1000-rated-rounds