Thrilling Competition Heats Up at the 2019 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships
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The 2019 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships have reached a boiling point, with many divisions now featuring strong leaders rather than uncertain ones. After three days of intense competition at Codorus State Park Red and Blue, the fourth round has left its mark on the standings.
In the Advanced division, two players are tied for first place: Noah Osborne from Tennessee and Aaron DeVries from Wisconsin. With a five-stroke lead over their competitors, they will face immense pressure in their upcoming match at Muddy Run, known for its challenging course. Despite being just 17 years old, DeVries has already proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in PDGA events, having earned 11 career wins and impressive finishes at previous amateur and junior majors.
DeVries shared his strategy for tackling the demanding course: "I like throwing on challenging courses," he said. "The Roc is one of my best discs, so I'll be using it a lot at Muddy Run. My goal is to play clean golf without getting too far ahead of myself." With tight fairways and the potential for multiple throws to cover just 100 feet, accuracy will be crucial at this course.
Meanwhile, other divisions have seen significant shifts in leadership. In the Amateur Masters Women 40+ division, Laura Nagtegaal from the Netherlands is now 13 strokes ahead after a remarkable 1013-rated round on Thursday afternoon. Billy Ray Osborn has pulled away with a lead of 10 in the Amateur Masters 50+ division, while Angie Jones is doing well in the Amateur Masters Women 50+ division, boasting a nine-stroke advantage.
Other notable performances include James Elkins' dominant showing in the Amateur Masters 55+ division, where he is seven strokes ahead. Donna Stanley has an impressive 25-stroke lead in the Amateur Masters Women 60+ division. Bruce McNaughton from Australia leads the Amateur Masters 65+ division by seven strokes.
In another closely contested battle, Taylor Crammer and Carli Beith have taken the top spot in the Advanced Women's division after shooting a hot round of 5-over par 65 at Coyote Hills. Sammie Jo Guerrero has also leapfrogged to second place with a score of 66, just one stroke behind.
Other divisions remain intensely competitive, including the Amateur Masters 40+, where Roger Gagnon holds a slim two-stroke lead over Brian Yoe. Caryn Shearer and Jean Mayes share the top spot in Amateur Masters Women 55+. The Amateur Masters 70+ division is also heating up, with Bob Mohl leading by just one stroke ahead of Gary Johnson and Donald Parker.
As the championship nears its conclusion, the excitement continues to build. Who will emerge victorious? Stay tuned for updates from pdgalive.com as the competition reaches its thrilling conclusion.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/2019amworlds/news/day-three-wrap-up