Pierce Goes Bogey-Free To Take Early Lead at Hall of Fame Classic | Professional Disc Golf Association

**TITLE:** Paige Pierce Dominates Opening Round of Ed Headrick Classic with Record-Breaking 63

**META_TITLE:** Paige Pierce Leads Ed Headrick Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic After Opening Round

**META_DESCRIPTION:** Paige Pierce sets a new record with a 4-under par bogey-free 63 on the opening day of the Ed Headrick Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic, leading a talented field that includes Sarah Hokom, Catrina Allen, and Elaine King.

Paige Pierce's dominating performance at the 2019 Ed Headrick Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic presented by REC TEC Grills left no doubt about her exceptional skills on the course. With an impressive 4-under par bogey-free round of 63, Pierce set a new standard for herself this season, earning an unofficial rating of 1019. This achievement marks one of three times she has surpassed this rating in 2019.

When asked about her performance, Pierce expressed her satisfaction with the day's play, stating that "the disc went where I wanted it to on every shot but two." Her confidence and control over the course were evident throughout the round, a testament to her extensive experience and skill level.

Pierce was joined by a talented group of players, including Sarah Hokom, Catrina Allen, and Elaine King. This combination of exceptional talent has been dominating the sport for years, with numerous Open Women World Championship titles, PDGA Major victories, and NT and A-Tier wins between them. For these accomplished golfers, playing together is nothing out of the ordinary.

"We were kinda reminiscing about how back in 2012 we had this same card," said Pierce, who often finds herself paired with Elaine King at tournaments like the Jackson Memorial course. "It's a good feeling to be keeping pace right there with her." The familiarity and comfort level among these players made their day on the course feel effortless.

Sarah Hokom, who finished second for the day, three strokes behind Pierce, shared similar sentiments about the ease of playing alongside such experienced golfers. "In general, everyone is just so experienced on the card," Hokom said. "They know how to play golf and they know how to behave on a card." Her few errant tee shots led to her only mistakes for the day.

Hokom acknowledged that even with the best intentions, it's inevitable to make some errors in golf. She expressed her satisfaction with the clean-up efforts she made throughout the round, turning an otherwise flawless performance into one of exceptional skill and sportsmanship.

Jessica Weese took third place with a 1-over par 64, while a three-way tie for fourth place was secured by Elaine King, Catrina Allen, and Hailey King at 5-over par. The competition will continue in the next round, where fans can follow the scores and stats on UDiscLive.com.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/pierce-goes-bogey-free-take-early-lead-hall-fame-classic