Paige Pierce Seeks History-Making Win in Final Round of USWDGC
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The stage is set for an exciting conclusion at the 2018 United States Women's Disc Golf Championships as Paige Pierce looks to secure her third major title. With a one-stroke lead heading into the final round, Pierce has the opportunity to join an elite group of disc golfers by becoming just the second woman in history to win three USWDGC titles.
Saturday's back-to-back rounds saw a closely contested leaderboard, with Pierce facing stiff competition from Holly Finley, Madison Walker, and Vanessa Van Dyken. The latter two players staged a remarkable comeback on Saturday afternoon, shaving off strokes to move into contention for the title. Walker, in particular, showed incredible resilience after hitting a rough patch mid-round, where she admitted to feeling mentally broken.
"I was in a near 'temper tantrum' state of mind," Walker revealed, "but I took a deep breath and refocused on my game." With her caddy's guidance, Walker managed to shake off the pressure and finish strong, ultimately contributing to a 20-birdie performance alongside Finley.
Finley herself has been a force to be reckoned with all weekend, playing consistent golf that has earned her second place heading into the final round. Meanwhile, Van Dyken continues to impress, having shot an impressive four strokes better than the rest of the field on Saturday morning's round.
Despite the close competition, Pierce remains confident in her ability to take down another major title wire-to-wire. With a strong mental game and solid strategy, she has maintained a slim lead throughout the tournament. However, with three players tied for second place just one stroke back, anything can happen on Sunday morning.
The 2018 USWDGC final round gets underway at 8:30 a.m. EDT, and fans can follow live scores and updates on pdgalive.com. Video coverage will also be provided by Jomez Productions and The Disc Golf Guy.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/pierce-pace-third-uswdgc-title