Sisters Shine at PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championship
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The second day of the PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championships was a welcome respite from the previous days' weather woes. The crisp morning air and moderate temperatures made for perfect scoring conditions at the Selah and Trey Deuce Ranches, where teams were eager to make their move.
In the Advanced Women's division, the Mandujano sisters, Alexis and Valerie, proved why they're a force to be reckoned with in disc golf. After an impressive 11 under par on day one, they upped the ante on day two at Selah Ranch. The challenging Lakeside course posed no problem for the duo, who navigated its difficult terrain with ease.
The sisters' morning round was a masterclass in worst shot doubles, where their opponents selected which lie their team would play from. Undeterred, Alexis and Valerie made two birdies on the notoriously tough six-hole section, including one on the first hole and another on the sixth. They then went on to make birdie on eight out of nine holes on the back nine.
The momentum continued in the second round at Selah Creekside, where the sisters played standard best shot doubles. Their impressive 18 under par score has them leading the event by a staggering 34 throws. What's even more remarkable is that neither sister had visited the course before this weekend, with only one practice round to prepare.
In contrast, the Advanced Men's Division saw Ricky Ovaitt and Adam Case struggle to maintain their lead after day one. The team of James Gauthier and Johnnie Wade made a strong comeback, thanks in part to a string of birdies from holes 14 to 17. They're now tied at the top with new leaders Bates Hopkins and Luke Humphries.
The stage is set for an exciting final round tomorrow morning, where teams will compete in the 3-3-3 format: three holes of worst shot doubles, three of best disc (singles), and three of best shot doubles. Fans can follow the live scoring on the PDGA website as the champions are crowned in this year's Amateur World Doubles Championships.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/setting-stage-dramatic-final-am-world-doubles