Paige Pierce Seizes Lead at DGPT Elite+ Portland Open
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The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the DGPT Elite+ Portland Open presented by Latitude 64. Paige Pierce made a significant move on Saturday, carding a spectacular 9-under-par effort to claim the solo lead at 19-under for the tournament. This impressive performance comes just 24 hours after she improved her score on the Glendoveer West layout by four strokes.
Pierce's dominance on the course has earned her a two-stroke advantage over the duo of Kat Mertsch and Ohn Scoggins, who remain in contention at 17-under. The fourth member of the lead card, Sofia Donnecke, also continues to impress with her score of 16-under-par.
As the tournament heads into its final round on Sunday, the chase card includes several players vying for valuable DGPT Tour points and a top finish. Holyn Handley, Missy Gannon, Anniken Kristiansen Steen, and Rebecca Cox are all battling it out at 13-under or better.
Meanwhile, in the MPO division, Gannon Buhr's hot streak continued with a remarkable 9-under-par round, propelling him into a commanding 10-stroke lead over the trio of Cole Redalen, Richard Wysocki, and Calvin Heimburg. Buhr's impressive performance was notable for its accuracy, as he never had to throw from beyond 26 feet during the round and only missed one circle-1 putt.
As the tournament enters its final day, Niklas Antilla and Paul McBeth have made significant gains in the field with their hot rounds, but they still trail Buhr by a considerable margin. With Sunday's final round set to be an exciting conclusion to the event, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling finish to the DGPT Elite+ Portland Open.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/pierce-buhr-flex-saturday