Thrilling Disc Golf Tournament Enters Final Stages with Four Cards in the Running

As the sun sets on the third round of the 2017 disc golf tournament, four players have emerged as strong contenders to take home the title. Ricky Wysocki, a dominant force in the game, has taken an early lead with his consistent play throughout the day. However, Paul McBeth, the four-time world champion, is hot on his heels and showed no signs of slowing down.

On Card 1, Wysocki faced stiff competition from Zack Johnson, but he managed to pull ahead by three strokes after a strong second half of play. When asked about his strategy, Wysocki revealed that he had played it safe in certain situations, choosing not to take unnecessary risks that could have cost him dearly.

Meanwhile, on Card 2, Paul McBeth showed why he's considered one of the best players in the game. Despite struggling with grip issues early in the round, he adjusted his technique and carded four straight birdies to finish at -9. When asked about his performance, McBeth stated that he was confident he could have done better if the weather conditions were the same tomorrow.

On Card 3, a Cinderella story unfolded as Dana Vicich emerged as a dark horse contender. Despite being in last place after five holes, Vicich pulled off an incredible comeback, beating each of his card mates by six or seven strokes. When asked about his strategy, Vicich revealed that he had started to play more conservatively once he realized he was ahead by five or six strokes.

The most exciting card of the day, however, belonged to Simon Lizotte and Wildcard James Conrad. The three evenly matched players traded blows throughout the round, with Frescura's early lead eventually slipping away due to two OBs on hole 8. In a thrilling finish, Simon Lizotte drained a 40-foot putt on the final hole to secure his spot in the finals.

As for Philo Brathwaite and Reid Frescura, their days came to an end in dramatic fashion. Brathwaite was eliminated after a heartbreaking triple bogey seven on hole 8, while Frescura's 10th shot of the day clipped the last tree on the right, ricocheting out of bounds.

The stage is now set for an electrifying final round, with Ricky Wysocki, Paul McBeth, Dana Vicich, and Simon Lizotte vying for top spot. The men will go live at 1:00 PM, following the conclusion of the women's tournament.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/semi-finals-surprises-meet-expectations