Ryan Storms to Lead as Disc Golfers Tackle Lemon Lake's Challenging Courses
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The opening day of the 2018 Tim Selinske US Masters Championships got off to a serene start in northern Indiana, despite gusty morning winds. The four courses at Lemon Lake Flight Center were packed with players, with the Pro Masters 40+ and Women's divisions taking on the Gold and Silver layouts respectively.
These demanding courses, which measure over 8,500 feet for the men and 6,500 feet for the women, require precision and control to navigate successfully. Getting out of the rough is a daunting task, making it essential to keep the disc on the fairway.
Robert Ryan, from Santa Cruz, has been in scorching form at the beginning of this year's tour season. He boasts two A-Tier wins already in the Pro Masters 40+ division, including a notable victory at the Memorial Championship in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he outplayed 37 other top-notch players.
Ryan's outstanding performance at Lemon Lake continued his winning streak. With a bogey-free score of 54 (-10), he not only secured a spot on the lead card but also took an impressive one-stroke lead over two-time Pro Masters World Champions, Barry Schultz and JohnE McCray. A host of talented competitors are close behind, bunched together within just a few strokes.
Meanwhile, Georgia's Courtney McCoy was lighting up the Silver course with some exceptional play. She managed to string together four birdies in five holes midway through her round, leaving her as the only woman under par with an impressive score of 58 (-2). Lesli Todd trailed by four strokes at 62, while Cory Hill followed two more behind.
The competition will intensify on Saturday, as all divisions face a demanding schedule of back-to-back shotgun-start rounds. The Blue course will be the focus for the Masters and Women's divisions first thing in the morning, before switching to the White course later that day. A fresh challenge awaits everyone when they return to the Gold/Silver courses on Sunday morning.
In the Women's 40+ division, McCoy has set a high standard with her impressive play. It will be interesting to see how the other competitors respond to the test ahead.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/ryan-mccoy-grab-early-leads-us-masters