Pierce Dominates FPO Field as Gossage Takes MPO Lead at OTB Open

The second day of competition at the 2023 OTB Open presented by MVP Disc Sports saw a flurry of activity in both the FPO and MPO divisions. The ladies' leaderboard was shaken up when Paige Pierce stormed ahead with a scorching round, while on the men's side, Aaron Gossage seized the opportunity to take over as leader.

In the FPO division, Pierce started the day tied for first place at seven strokes under par but quickly asserted her dominance. She went on to score an impressive 12 birdies and became the only player in the field to avoid taking a single bogey throughout the round. This incredible performance set a new record, with Pierce maintaining 100% C1X Putting and making three circle 2 putts along the way.

Pierce's putting was "on fire," according to her own words, as she consistently made comebackers from long distances to maintain her bogey-free round. Her incredible streak of 10 straight birdies on holes 4-13 is now recorded in StatMando history as the longest such streak in a Major or Elite round since 2021.

When asked about her strategy and confidence, Pierce mentioned that she relied heavily on her "tourney power," which allowed her to adapt and change game plans throughout the round. Her ability to sail past baskets and hit harder drives proved instrumental in securing her record-breaking round.

With this incredible performance, Pierce now leads the FPO division by four strokes going into the final round. She will be joined by Ella Hansen, who scored an impressive 8-under on day two, as well as Emily Beach and Ohn Scoggins. The ladies' leaderboard is set for a thrilling conclusion with Pierce looking to make it three wins in a row at the OTB Open.

Meanwhile, in the MPO division, Aaron Gossage took advantage of the reshuffled leaderboard to seize the lead after shooting 9-under on day two. Gossage has shown his prowess at Swenson Park before, placing seventh in 2021 and third last year. His impressive performance saw him finish with 90% fairway hits and 5.50 strokes gained tee-to-green according to UDisc.

When asked about his strategy going into the final round, Gossage mentioned that he plans to continue focusing on accuracy off the tee, relying on his consistent driving to set himself up for scoring opportunities. This approach has clearly paid dividends so far in the tournament.

Gossage's consistency and ability to navigate challenging courses have earned him recognition before, particularly at the 2022 Disc Golf World Championships where he held the lead until a playoff against Paul McBeth. Now, with the opportunity to take home the win at the OTB Open, Gossage will be looking to draw on his experience.

The final round of the 2023 OTB Open is shaping up to be an exciting conclusion to this year's tournament. With Pierce and Hansen leading the FPO division, and Gossage at the helm in the MPO division, spectators can expect a thrilling finish as the players battle it out for victory.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/moving-moving-day