Paige Pierce Regains Top Form with Thrilling Win at OTB Open

Paige Pierce is back on top, and it feels like old times. The disc golf pro claimed her second PDGA Elite Series win of 2021 at the OTB Open over the weekend, capping off an impressive performance that showcased her skills in Stockton. Despite a tough finish on Saturday and a strong challenge from Catrina Allen on Sunday, Pierce held onto her lead to take home the trophy by one stroke.

The battle between Pierce and Allen was highly anticipated, and it did not disappoint. The two disc golf stars have a long history of competition, but on this occasion, they were both focused on supporting each other rather than trying to outdo one another. "We are the two best players in the world," Pierce said with a smile, acknowledging that there is room for improvement among their competitors.

Throughout the weekend, Allen put up an impressive fight, carding a 7-under run from holes 7-13 and pushing Pierce's lead down to just two strokes. However, a bogey on hole 14 gave Pierce some breathing space, and she was able to hold onto her advantage despite Allen's valiant effort.

The event also saw a strong performance from Jessica Weese, who carded a stunning putt from the edge of Circle 1 to secure fifth place and her fifth podium finish of the season. The competition in the women's division was fierce, with Missy Gannon just one stroke behind Weese in sixth place.

Meanwhile, on the men's side, Eagle McMahon dominated the field with a wire-to-wire victory, his second Elite Series win of 2021. Starting off strong with a 13-under 53 in Friday's opening round, McMahon continued to impress throughout the weekend, maintaining his lead despite challenges from Ricky Wysocki and Calvin Heimburg.

McMahon's performance was particularly notable, as he dominated off the tee with a 25.22 mark in strokes gained tee-to-green, nearly four strokes better than second place. His hot streak continued into Sunday, when he carded a 10-under run over the last 12 holes to secure his victory.

Reflecting on his impressive performance, McMahon expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete and praised his own consistency throughout the weekend. "I give myself an A," he said with a smile, already looking forward to the next challenge – the PDGA National Tour's upcoming event at the Santa Cruz Masters Cup.

The women's division will head to Rocklin for the 2021 United States Women's Disc Golf Championship, which kicks off on Friday and promises to be just as exciting as Pierce's victory at the OTB Open. With over 250 competitors vying for top spot, it's sure to be an intense competition that fans won't want to miss.

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(Paige Pierce smiles as she caps off her win at the OTB Open on Sunday. Photo: DGPT)

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/mcmahon-pierce-finish-wins-otb-open