Salonen Lights Up the Course, Takes Commanding Lead at European Open

The 2022 European Open is heating up, and Eveliina Salonen is setting the pace. The Finnish disc golfer put on a show in round two, carding an incredible four-under-par score to take an eight-stroke lead at the top of the leaderboard.

Salonen's performance was nothing short of spectacular. After a solid front nine, she caught fire on the back nine, reeling off consecutive birdies from holes 10 and 11. Her putter continued to shine throughout the round, with only one bogey to her name – and that was just a missed opportunity on hole 16.

Salonen's hot streak has left Paige Pierce in her wake, who came in with the second-highest score of the day at plus two. Pierce is still very much in contention, but Salonen's dominance is hard to ignore. The Finnish player's lead card status is not just impressive – it's also a testament to her skill and determination.

But Salonen wasn't the only standout performer on day two. Eagle McMahon put on a display of his own, firing a 12-under-par round that included an incredible left-handed drive into Circle 2 and a 18-meter statement putt. Paul McBeth was hot on his heels, carding a 12-under-par round of his own – but ultimately falling just one stroke short.

The round two MPO lead card was stacked with talent, featuring champions like McBeth, McMahon, and Gregg Barsby. However, only three players managed to break into double digits – Salonen, McMahon, and McBeth. The rest of the field is still very much in contention, including rising stars Chandler Kramer and Niklas Anttila.

As the tournament heads into its final two rounds, the pressure will be on for all contenders. But one thing's for sure: Eveliina Salonen is a force to be reckoned with. Can she maintain her pace through the weekend, or will someone else step up to challenge her? The action returns tomorrow at 9 a.m. local time, and live coverage can be streamed on the Disc Golf Network.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/leaders-distance-themselves-pack