Sunday Showdown Looms as Leaders Take Center Stage at Ledgestone Open

The stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to the 2023 DGPT Discraft Ledgestone Open as both female and male leaders prepare to face off on Championship Sunday. Missy Gannon and Cole Redalen have solidified their positions at the top of the leaderboard, each boasting a four-stroke lead going into the final round.

While the forecast suggests a mix of weather conditions on Sunday, one thing is certain: no lead will be safe as the competition intensifies. The challenging courses, including Northwood Black and Lake Eureka, will provide the perfect backdrop for a thrilling showdown between the top contenders.

Gannon's strategy for Sunday is straightforward: she plans to treat each shot as a fresh opportunity, rather than worrying about defending her lead. "I'm going in thinking I have no strokes and it's all even," she explained. "Just try not to think about protecting my score at all." This mindset will be crucial as she navigates the treacherous terrain of Northwood Black, where she was crowned Ledgestone champion last year.

The FPO field has been through a baptism by fire on Saturday, battling rain and wind during their round at Sunset Hills. Despite these challenges, Gannon rose to the occasion with an impressive four birdies in six holes, matching Macie Velediaz's hot round of 5-under-par. The pair will join Ohn Scoggins and Ella Hansen, who are four strokes behind, on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Redalen has maintained his lead despite a few setbacks, including back-to-back bogies that trimmed his advantage to four strokes. However, he remains confident in his abilities and is ready to face off against Casey White and Ricky Wysocki, who have both moved up the ranks with scorching 5-under-par rounds.

Andrew Marwede's solid performance on Saturday has earned him a spot on the lead card, while Gregg Barsby's dramatic rise of 30 spots into the top 20 has left no doubt that he is a force to be reckoned with. As for Calvin Heimburg and Ezra Robinson, who have dropped off the chase card at 18-under-par, they will face stiff competition from Simon Lizotte and James Proctor on the second card.

The live coverage of FPO will begin at 7:30 am CT on the Disc Golf Network, while MPO action kicks off at 12:45 pm CT. With so much on the line, Sunday's showdown is shaping up to be an unforgettable conclusion to this thrilling tournament.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/gannon-redalen-keep-their-leads