Pierce and McBeth Poised to Take Down Jonesboro Open Titles
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The consistency of Paige Pierce and Paul McBeth has been a beacon of stability in a year filled with unexpected twists. As the 2020 DGPT – Jonesboro Open heads into its final round, both players are well-positioned to add another win to their impressive resumes. For Pierce, a seventh Elite Series victory is within reach, while McBeth looks to continue his dominance on the MPO leaderboard.
Pierce's grip on the lead tightened on Friday as she posted her second consecutive high-rated round at Jonesboro Open. Her 984-rated seven-under performance left all three of her card mates – Hailey King, Catrina Allen, and Jessica Weese – in pursuit mode. While King has consistently shown her mettle in top-tier events, an unprecedented performance from Pierce or a rare stumble by the frontrunner would be necessary for King to claim her first Elite Series win.
On the MPO side, McBeth's three-shot lead heading into Saturday's final round appears daunting. He edged Calvin Heimburg after a scintillating 1054-rated (unofficial) ten-under performance. Despite stumbling with two bogeys early on, McBeth regained his rhythm to birdie six of the last eight holes. When asked about his 3-putt on hole 10 that led to a bogey, McBeth expressed confidence in his round and acknowledged areas for improvement.
Heimburg's late momentum was halted by two consecutive bogeys, allowing McBeth to surge past him. Andrew Presnell and Paul Ulibarri also posted strong scores, with Presnell and Ulibarri joining the leaders on Saturday's lead card. The duo delivered a scorching 1073-rated (unofficial) twelve-under performance.
Fans can catch live coverage of the final round starting at 1:35pm EST on the Disc Golf Pro Tour YouTube channel. As Pierce and McBeth vie for another Elite Series title, the stage is set for an electrifying finish to the Jonesboro Open.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/familiar-faces-top-pierce-mcbeth-lead-jonesboro