Tattar Takes Commanding Lead Heading into Weekend Showdown

As the 2022 season reaches its midpoint, one player has emerged as a consistent force to be reckoned with: Kristin Tattar. With her impressive play at the PDGA Champions Cup presented by Bushnell, she's solidified herself as the frontrunner heading into the weekend in Appling, Georgia.

Tattar's four-stroke lead was built on a strong performance on Friday, where she fired off a hot round on W.R. Jackson to take control of the tournament. She finished at 8-under par, with Paige Pierce closing the gap by just one stroke to take second place. The two highest-rated players in the world are now set for a thrilling showdown.

Tattar expressed her satisfaction with the current state of affairs, but acknowledged that she didn't expect to be leading by such a margin. "It feels good, and I'm happy with how it went," she said. Meanwhile, Pierce is focused on putting pressure on Tattar, rather than simply chasing after her.

Pierce's experience in major tournaments – including 16 PDGA titles – has taught her the importance of taking control of the game. She aims to "take the box" and apply pressure to Tattar, much like she would in match play. The stakes are high as the two players face off in a battle for the first major title of the year.

The final stretch of holes on W.R. Jackson promises to be an intense challenge for both players. Tattar set the pace early, but cooled down with a one-down back nine. She managed to scramble on the final six holes and closed out with a crucial birdie on 18. Pierce, meanwhile, started slowly but picked up speed with three consecutive birdies on Friday.

The leaderboard is tightly packed behind Pierce, with Hailey King just one shot back at 3-under par, and Alexis Mandujano rounding out the lead card at 2-under through 36 holes. The action unfolds tomorrow, as the players take to W.R. Jackson for the final round of the PDGA Champions Cup. Live coverage begins at 9:30 a.m. ET on the Disc Golf Network.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/tattar-takes-lead-pierce-prowl