There She Goes. Turn The Paige. | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** Wind and Drama Define Texas State Championships
**META_TITLE:** Texas State Championships: High Winds Challenge Disc Golf Greats
**META_DESCRIPTION:** The National Tour Elite Series event saw record-breaking performances from Ricky Wysocki and Paige Pierce, while Catrina Allen put up an impressive fight in a thrilling playoff. Read about the excitement at the Texas State Championships.
**ARTICLE:**
The Texas State Championships concluded today at Old Settlers' Park, despite initial weather forecasts predicting stronger winds and potential precipitation. While rain stayed away, the strong gusts made it challenging for even the most experienced players to navigate the course. Patrick Brown's dominance in the Open Masters division was matched by Ricky Wysocki in the Open division.
Ricky dominated from the start, playing bogey-free golf until hole 16. His impressive round of 5 under par earned him his first National Tour Elite Series victory of 2014, with an 8-point lead over Simon Lizotte and a 12-point gap to Paul McBeth.
However, the true story of the day revolved around the intense rivalry between Prodigy Disc teammates Paige Pierce and Catrina Allen. The two women traded leads throughout the round, with Paige taking the lead back on hole 14 after a remarkable jump putt. On the next hole, she threw a perfect approach shot that set her up for a birdie putt to take the lead.
As they approached the final hole, Catrina took the lead again, but Paige's calm and composed play ultimately led her to victory. The playoff was anticlimactic, with Catrina's par putt on the second hole hitting the chains dead center, securing Paige's win.
The thrilling competition between Pierce and Allen has captivated fans all year, and their incredible performances are a testament to their status as two of the best women in disc golf history. Congratulations to all division winners at the Texas State Championships, with the next stop on the National Tour Elite Series just six weeks away – the "Steady" Ed Masters Cup at De Laveaga course.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/there-she-goes-turn-paige