Paul McBeth Rides Hot Putter to One Shot Lead at La Mirada Open | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** McBeth and Lizotte Blaze Trail at La Mirada Open
**META_TITLE:** McBeth Leads La Mirada Open, Lizotte in Pursuit
**META_DESCRIPTION:** Paul McBeth takes the top spot after round one of the 2016 La Mirada Open, but Simon Lizotte is hot on his heels with a strong finish. Read about their performances and the rest of the leaderboard.
The phrase "it's not how you start, it's how you finish" proved to be particularly apt for Paul McBeth and Simon Lizotte at the 2016 La Mirada Open. Despite a slow beginning, McBeth managed to mount a comeback with an impressive display on the back nine holes, ultimately securing a one-stroke lead after posting a score of 52 (-11). This achievement is all the more remarkable considering that four-time PDGA World Champion McBeth has been in this situation before.
McBeth's turn of fortunes can be attributed to his exceptional putting skills. He hit five birdies across six holes, with an especially notable run on Holes 8-13 where he sank well-placed drives and putts. His momentum continued as he followed up a trio of long putts with a straightforward birdie on the final hole.
When asked about his performance, McBeth confessed that it wasn't exactly as smooth sailing as his score suggests. "I had a lot of sloppy play out there," he acknowledged, but went on to credit his outside-the-circle putting for helping him bridge the gap. He expressed his hope that cleaning up his game would make things easier in future rounds.
Simon Lizotte is hot on McBeth's heels with a 53 (-10) score, displaying remarkable consistency throughout the round. Despite his second-place finish, Lizotte expressed disappointment at leaving some shots out on the course, attributing this to poor approaches after solid drives. He acknowledged that he still has room for improvement and intends to focus on ironing out these issues.
Devan Owens and Zach Melton are tied in third place with a score of 54 (-9), while Catrina Allen made her mark as the sole female competitor, finishing at a respectable +1 with a score of 64. Despite some inconsistent play, Allen expressed optimism about her performance, stating that she still has much to learn from this experience.
The next round takes place on Friday, and fans can catch the live broadcast at 2:30 p.m. (PST) on DiscGolfWorldTour.com for a complete schedule and standings.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/paul-mcbeth-rides-hot-putter-one-shot-lead-la-mirada-open