Stormy Conditions Hamper Play at Des Moines Challenge

The weather in Des Moines, Iowa, had been unpredictable all weekend, and Saturday's second round of the Des Moines Challenge presented by Discraft was no exception. Rain and scattered lightning storms rolled in midway through the day, forcing players to abandon their games and leave some cards unfinished until Sunday morning.

Despite the challenging conditions, several top-notch players managed to post impressive scores before the storm arrived. Calvin Heimburg and Gavin Rathbun were among them, carding 9 birdies each on the 11 holes they played. The pair currently tops the leaderboard in the MPO division.

Not far behind were Seth Talbott, who shot -10 to bring his total score to -11, and Chris Clemons, Paul Ulibarri, and Brodie Smith, all of whom carded -9 in their complete rounds. Meanwhile, leaders Paul McBeth, Silas Schultz, Zacheriath Johnson, and Ben Callway only managed -2 or -1 on the 7 holes they completed before the storm hit.

Heimburg and Rathbun's impressive birdie rates have them tied for first place in the MPO division, with a whopping 82% of their putts finding the target. James Conrad and Rathbun are the only two players who have managed to sink every C2 putt, showcasing their exceptional skill on the course.

In terms of strokes gained Tee to Green, Talbott leads the pack with an impressive 7.76, followed closely by Paul Ulibarri at 6.82. With 36 MPO players still needing to complete their second round early on Sunday morning, the competition is sure to heat up as the day progresses.

The Disc Golf Network will provide live coverage of the final round, which begins at 4:00 PM CT, while continued coverage of the second round will start at 9:00 AM CT. Don't miss the action-packed conclusion to the Des Moines Challenge!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/round-2-suspended-iowa-exciting-finale-tap