Paige Pierce Dominates at Masters Cup with Record-Breaking Win
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Paige Pierce cemented her status as one of the greatest disc golf players in history by dominating the field at the Masters Cup. With a six-stroke lead heading into the final round, the outcome was never in doubt for Pierce, who coasted to victory with a 2-under par 58 on DeLaveaga Golf Course. This impressive performance earned her a third PDGA National Tour win and 12th victory overall of the season.
Pierce's closest competitor, Jennifer Allen, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short, finishing with a 1-over par 61 and securing second place with a 13-over par 217 total score. Valarie Jenkins stole the show on the final day, posting a scorching hot round of 3-under par 57 to leapfrog into third place with a 14-over par 218.
Rounding out the top five were Catrina Allen in fourth place with a 19-over par 223 and Sarah Hokom fifth with a 21-over par 225. Despite getting off to a sluggish start, Pierce's game picked up momentum on the back nine as she carded four birdies over the final six holes.
Pierce's impressive performance is reminiscent of her 2015 season, where she won 11 titles, including multiple events that she has successfully defended this year. With Worlds just around the corner in Augusta, Georgia, and only a handful of high-profile events remaining before then, Pierce sits poised for a strong run at another world title.
Interestingly, since 2008, the winner of the Masters Cup has gone on to win the Open Women's World Championship six times. Pierce has achieved this feat twice previously, first in 2011 and again in 2015. The PDGA National Tour is set to make its next stop in Oregon for the Beaver State Fling, with many top pros, including Pierce, heading to Ogden, Utah for the Disc Golf Pro Tour's Utah Open on June 1.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/pierce-collects-ninth-wire-wire-win-2017