Paul McBeth Fires Blistering 18-Under Par Round at Waco Annual Charity Open

Paul McBeth has done it again, joining an elite group of disc golfers who have shot 18-under par in competition. The four-time PDGA World Champion achieved this feat for the second time in nine months during the Waco Annual Charity Open at Brazos East Park in Texas. On Friday, McBeth fired off a single-par 49 that left him just two strokes behind leader Ricky Wysocki, who has a total of 30-under par through 36 holes.

McBeth's historic performance is reminiscent of his previous 18-under outing at the Great Lakes Open last July, where he garnered significant attention for his impressive play. This latest achievement brings McBeth's career tally to seven instances of surpassing the 1100 rating mark in just 13 years as a professional.

When asked about his mindset going into the tournament, McBeth explained that he had been feeling "ready" and "dangerous" – much like Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield did last year. He attributed this confidence to a combination of preparation and experience. "I was thinking if you make a mistake on any of these early holes, you should still have a putt for birdie," McBeth said.

McBeth's strategy paid off as he started strong with four birdies in the first five holes. He continued his momentum by navigating the challenging back nine, where he demonstrated self-control and restraint. "I learned from last year that once I got to the open holes, don't take your shot here, don't force it, just lay it up," McBeth said.

As McBeth entered the final hole, a daunting 492-footer with significant obstacles, he knew exactly what to expect. He had already attempted this shot during the first round and was confident in his ability to execute it. "I knew I had to throw it just as far and I could go a little bit tighter at the basket," McBeth said.

With precision and power, McBeth sank the eagle putt on 18, securing his second 18-under par performance of the year. While he was thrilled with this achievement, McBeth remained focused on the task at hand – winning the tournament. "I'm not winning this tournament right now, so I'm not partying about it or going 'I'm the greatest,'" he said.

McBeth will have to regroup and refocus for Saturday's final round, where he will aim to overtake Wysocki and take home the title.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/feeling-dangerous-mcbeth-goes-18-under-again