Serenity and Scoring Frenzy at Jonesboro Open

Friday morning's conditions at Disc Side of Heaven were nothing short of perfect for the players competing in the 2023 Jonesboro Open. The calm air allowed for precise throws and a scoring frenzy ensued, as evidenced by the numerous birdies sunk throughout the day.

Eagle McMahon was among those who took full advantage of the conditions, carding an impressive six consecutive birdies to jumpstart his round. His efforts were matched by Calvin Heimburg, who also posted a 13-under par score to take joint top spot on the leaderboard alongside McMahon. The two players were closely followed by James Proctor and Aaron Gossage, who both finished with 12-under rounds.

Hailey King's outstanding performance in the FPO division saw her rack up an impressive 13 birdies, setting a new record for most birdies scored in any Major or Elite event round over the past three years. Her total of 11-under par put her ahead of Arkansas native Kat Mertsch by one stroke.

Behind the leaders, several players managed to keep their cards clean, with 15 competitors going bogey-free throughout the day. James Proctor led the field in tee-to-green performance, while Jake Monn excelled on the putting green, achieving a remarkable 63% conversion rate from Circle 2.

Aria Castruita set an early pace in the FPO division, before finishing strong with a birdie on the final hole to take one of only six birdies scored throughout the day. Missy Gannon will join Castruita and King on the lead card for Saturday's play.

As the players prepare for the challenges that lie ahead, they'll be facing changing conditions. A rainy start is forecasted for Saturday morning, before winds return to Disc Side of Heaven on Sunday. Fans can follow the action live on the Disc Golf Network, with coverage beginning at 9 a.m. CT in the FPO division and 3 p.m. CT in the MPO.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/perfect-conditions