Sexton Takes Lead at USDGC After Thrilling Round 2

The stage is set for an exciting finish to the United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC) after an electrifying second round on Thursday. Large crowds gathered at Winthrop to witness some of the world's top disc golfers in action, and they were not disappointed.

One of the most anticipated matchups was between Paul McBeth, the 2015 US Champion, and Nate Sexton, a crowd favorite known for his clutch performances. Unfortunately for McBeth's fans, he struggled from the start, bogeying three holes in a row after making par on the first. Despite battling back with a respectable score of -2, McBeth now finds himself at -8 for the event.

In stark contrast, Sexton got off to a sizzling start with four consecutive birdies and continued his torrid pace throughout the round, carding 11 birdies and just two bogies. His remarkable -9 performance catapulted him to the top spot on the leaderboard, with a total of -15 for the first half of the tournament.

Gregg Barsby was another player who caught the attention of the crowd, as he played some of the best golf of his life. He went back-to-back birdies on holes 5-11 and seemed poised to take the lead. However, two consecutive double bogeys on the final two holes derailed his momentum, leaving him tied for third place with Devan Owens.

Owens had a quietly impressive round, accumulating 10 birdies and just three bogeys. He now finds himself in prime position for Round 3, alongside Barsby and Wysocki.

In the lead card action, Jeremy Koling's consistent play earned him a spot at the top of the leaderboard, while Ricky Wysocki's -5 score kept him in contention despite not quite reaching his expected level. Kevin Jones's impressive birdie count was overshadowed by his triple bogey on hole 9 and quadruple bogey on hole 17.

As the tournament enters its final stretch, fans can expect plenty of excitement as the competition heats up. The action continues with Moving Day on Friday, where players will be vying for a spot at the top of the leaderboard.

The social media team provided extensive coverage throughout the day, sharing photo updates and play-by-play videos on Instagram. A thrilling ace was witnessed by fans on hole 7, courtesy of Austin Turner's impressive drive.

Looking ahead to Round 3, it remains to be seen whether Sexton can maintain his momentum or if other contenders will rise to the challenge. With a strong field still in contention, this weekend promises to deliver an unforgettable conclusion to the USDGC.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2017usdgc/round-2-recap