Peoria Disc Golf Championships Halted Due to Air Quality Issues
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The 2023 PDGA Amateur and Junior Disc Golf World Championships in Peoria, Illinois, have been disrupted by an unexpected turn of events – air quality issues brought on by nearby wildfires. The situation became critical enough to trigger the PDGA's Mid-Event Suspension & Cancellation Guidelines, prompting a suspension of play for several pools on Tuesday and the entire event on Wednesday.
Despite the challenging circumstances, some players were able to complete their opening-day rounds, showcasing exceptional skill and strategy. In the MA1 division at Am Worlds, a three-way tie emerged between Axel Olson, Chuck Hoffman, and Carson Smith (-8) at Wildlife Disc Golf Course. They hold a two-stroke lead over Will Parris and Tanner Young.
Meanwhile, in FA1, Hannah Lengel was on top before Round 1 was suspended on Tuesday. The competition's intensity was palpable, with players like Judah Kooistra making significant strides to reach the top of the leaderboard in MJ18. Kooistra finished the day at 21-under, three strokes ahead of Patrick Yu, and New Zealand's Levi Stout is in third place.
In Junior Worlds action, Eliezra Midtylng dominated Bradley Park with a 955-rated second round, opening up an 11-stroke lead in FJ18. Trinity Bryant made a significant jump to move into solo second place. Lillianne Waite and Grace Dykema round out the lead card, two and three strokes behind, respectively.
In other divisions, Jasper Wirth took the lead in MJ15 E Pool after rounds at Sunset Hills and McNaughton, while Sylus Williams, Asher Weideman, and Josiah Davenport tied for first place in F Pool. Therese Cuevas shone bright in FJ15, dropping a 968-rated second round at Bradley Park to secure a six-stroke lead.
The tournament's future remains uncertain as the air quality issue persists. Players are waiting anxiously for news about when and if play will resume.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/play-suspended-peoria