Raining Cats and Pauls | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** Day One Comes to a Close at the 2014 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships
**META_TITLE:** 2014 PDGA Pro Worlds Update: Lightning Delays and Early Leaders Emerge
**META_DESCRIPTION:** Follow the action as the top disc golfers in the world compete in the 2014 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships. Learn about the early leaders, lightning delays, and what to expect from day two of the tournament.
The first day of the 2014 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships has come to an end, but it was a thrilling start to the five-day endurance contest. The event, presented by Keen, got underway with high hopes for competition, but also brought some unexpected challenges. As predicted by local forecasts, rain and thunderstorms swept through the courses, forcing the tournament staff to suspend and delay rounds at McCormick Park, Milo McIver Park, and Trojan Park.
Safety always takes priority in situations like this, and the tournament organizers are commended for their cautious approach. When lightning delays do occur, it's a clear indication that the risk of lightning strikes is too great, and the well-being of all players on the course is put first.
The Open division men faced one significant delay while playing both the east and west courses at Milo McIver State Park. Despite this, the morning round saw Ricky Wysokci and Nikko Locastro take the lead, but it was Paul Ulibarri who stole the show in the afternoon round. Starting the day as one of eight players tied for third place, Ulibarri finished with 12 birdies and no bogeys on Milo West. This incredible performance propelled him to the top spot in the A-pool going into tomorrow's competition.
Simon Lizotte was hot on Ulibarri's heels, finishing just one stroke behind him for the round, while Wysokki, Locastro, and Ulibarri will all join Lizotte on the lead card tomorrow. The Open Women played a single round at Blue Lake this morning, with Catrina Allen emerging as the leader after shooting six under par 56.
However, Ragna Bygde won't be far behind, finishing tied for second place with Elaine King and Melodie Bailey. Join us tomorrow as we follow the action on day two of the tournament, where new courses and conditions will bring fresh challenges to the competitors. We'll have live video coverage and updates on PDGALive.com, so be sure to tune in and support your favorite players as they battle it out for disc golf supremacy.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/raining-cats-and-pauls