Pro Disc Golfers Clash at Kansas City Wide Open
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The highly anticipated 2013 Kansas City Wide Open presented by Grip EQ kicked off at Waterworks Park in Kansas City, MO, showcasing some of the world's best disc golfers in action. This iconic course is renowned for its unique blend of challenging holes, including carved and manicured fairways, steep elevation changes, breathtaking views of the Kansas City skyline, and pin positions that demand precision.
On day one, Garrett Gurthie, affectionately known as Double G, and Matt Orum demonstrated their dominance on the course. Despite a steady morning breeze, they navigated the hills and tricky pin placements with ease, posting unofficially rated 1062 rounds at 9 under par. Not to be outdone, Nate Doss and Steve Brinster, who have been absent from the pro tour for much of the season, kept pace by recording unofficially rated 1053 rounds just a single stroke behind the leaders.
In the Women's Open division, Paige Pierce emerged as the leader after day one, finishing at 2 under par. Close on her heels was Catrina Ulibarri, who shot an even par 54 and earned an unofficial rating of 974. The women's field boasted a star-studded lineup featuring world champions, touring pros, Europeans, and local talent.
As the only day of the three-day tournament where two rounds are played, day one at Waterworks set the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating competition. The MPO and FPO divisions then shifted to Rosedale Park DGC's upper 18 holes for their second round, with Cale Leiviska and Nikko Locastro producing the standout performances of the day. This impressive display earned them a spot on the lead card alongside Will Schusterick and Steve Brinster in the MPO division.
Meanwhile, Paige Pierce, Catrina Ulibarri, Sarah Cunningham, and Sarah Hokom secured their positions on the FPO lead card for day two's action at Blue Valley DGC. The extended layout of this course is notorious for breaking even the best disc golfers, making it an intriguing challenge for the top pros to tackle.
Follow the throw-by-throw coverage live on Twitter via @PDGAlive and stay updated with the latest scores on pdgalive.com as the competition unfolds. With only a few National Tour Elite Series events remaining in the season, the Kansas City Wide Open holds significant importance for players teetering on the edge of success or failure.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/waterworksfor-some