Paige Pierce Fires Record-Breaking Round at The Memorial Championships

Paige Pierce continued to demonstrate her exceptional skill on the disc golf course as she shot the second-highest rated round in history during Saturday's competition at The Memorial Championships. The Vista del Camino XL layout, with its SSA of 54.99-59, proved to be a perfect canvas for Pierce's impressive play. Her 12-under-par performance was unofficially rated a 1057, narrowly missing her own record of 1058 set in 2017 at the Texas State Championships.

After posting an initial rating in the low 1060s, Pierce's score was bumped down to a 1057 once more scores were added. This achievement further solidified her status as one of the top players in the sport. The Vista round marked the third-best women's round across all SSAs, with Pierce holding the record with a 1059 from the 2018 Jonesboro Open.

When asked about her performance, Pierce attributed it to her ability to consistently let the disc go when she wanted it. She noted that the key to success on these courses lies in avoiding early or late releasing, grip locks, and shanks. With her discs flying smoothly through the fairways, Pierce was able to score easily.

The first hole of the round didn't quite go as planned for Pierce, with an errant drive setting back her momentum. However, she quickly made up for it with a 38-foot dagger for her first birdie of the afternoon. On the second hole, she hit another big Circle 2 putt, marking the beginning of her impressive run.

Pierce's driving was also on point, as she managed to hit an impressive 94% of fairways, with only one lay up before the triple mandatory on 18. Her putting game was equally impressive, carding the only two of the day in the entire field on hole 13. According to Pierce, this was a turning point in her round: "I knew I was bogey-free, I knew I was well under par. But then I got hole 13 for the first time ever... and I started thinking back, how many birdies have I had?"

The momentum continued as Pierce went on to birdie the next four holes, including a drop-in birdie on the challenging par 3 16th. With her nearest competitor in Jennifer Allen eight shots behind, Pierce will look to maintain her focus heading into Sunday's competition.

"I think just keep it clean," Pierce advised. "There's going to be a lot of external pressure, and try not to let that seep in." With her game plan in place, Pierce is confident in her ability to execute the necessary shots to secure another victory. The lead card will tee off at 2:45 p.m. MST on Sunday, with fans eager to witness another exciting round from the talented Paige Pierce.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/pierce-distances-herself-all-time-great-performance