Rivalry Heats Up at Vibram Open as Top Players Battle for Spots
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The second round of the 2010 Vibram Open was marked by intense competition among the top players vying for spots at the top of the Men's Open leader board. Nikko Locastro and Matt Orum emerged as co-leaders after their impressive performances, with both players posting 12-under par scores to lead a field of only 21 players who managed to crack the tough Maple Hill course code.
Among those pushing for the top spots is Dave Feldberg, the world's number-one ranked player in the MPO division. Feldberg's second-round score of 9-under par earned him a spot alongside Locastro and Orum on the leader board. The rivalry between Feldberg and Locastro has been gaining momentum throughout the year, with each player trading victories at major events.
Their past encounters have seen a seesaw battle for supremacy, with Feldberg edging out Locastro at the Stockholm Open, only to be overtaken by Locastro in the Scandinavian Open. At the Japan Open, Feldberg held a strong lead until the 100th hole, when he faltered and allowed Locastro to win in sudden death.
The dynamic between Feldberg and Locastro is expected to continue on Sunday's final round, but other players are also in contention for the title. Matt Orum and Steve Brinster have shown impressive distance off the tee and reliable putting skills, making them serious contenders for the Vibram Open crown.
In the Women's Open division, Sarah Stanhope extended her lead over Des Reading and Valarie Jenkins by avoiding double-bogeys during her Saturday round. However, a triple bogey on hole 17 threatened to derail her progress, and both Reading and Jenkins remain in striking distance.
Stanhope will face stiff competition from Reading and Jenkins as they battle for the Women's Open title. The defending champion has shown her ability to navigate challenging courses with precision and strategy, giving her an edge over her rivals.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/vibram-open-round-2