Tied for Top Spot: Schusterick and Anthon Lead USDGC Championship

The United States Disc Golf Championship is heating up, with the top spots in the championship round being closely contested. California's Josh Anthon has been holding strong at -35 for the Championship, but he's now tied with 2010 US Champion Will Schusterick, who made a stunning comeback during Friday's third round with an impressive score of -15.

Schusterick wasn't the only player to make waves on Friday. Steve Brinster of New York and Finn Jussi Meresmaa also jumped into contention with identical scores of -15. The two players had shared the lead after Round 1, and it seems that they're still in the running for a top spot.

When asked about his chances, Anthon remained focused on his own game rather than thinking about his competitors. "It would mean a lot to win the USDGC," he said. However, he's not going to let pressure get to him during the next round. "I just want my round to come to me and it'll work out."

Anthon had stepped away from the game for a while this year but picked it back up with renewed intensity about a month prior to the championship. He credits his practice sessions, particularly on Winthrop Gold, as a key factor in his success.

Schusterick's resurgence may remind fans of his 2010 victory when he prevented Nikko Locastro from repeating as champion. Now, Schusterick seems poised for another USDGC title. "When you're feeling good and focused, nothing else matters," he said, reflecting on his record-tying round. He plans to maintain this mindset during Saturday's final round.

Meanwhile, the Performance Flight has seen its own share of drama. Jared Neal of Alabama is currently in the lead with a score of 65, which puts him at 32 strokes below his projected total. However, Kevin Tritten of North Carolina isn't giving up yet. His impressive score of -13 better than his projection narrows the gap to just six.

The Performance Flight has been filled with exciting moments throughout the tournament. Roman Korol of Illinois is beating his projected total by a whopping 21 strokes, while Clayton Nash and Kyle Maute are both ahead by 16 after three rounds.

Tritten had a slow start but picked up momentum from Hole 9 onwards, attributing it to a relaxed atmosphere on the course. "The card was great, everybody was chill. It didn't even feel like we were in a tournament," he said.

Clayton Nash, who was tied for second after Thursday's round, slipped to fourth with his score of -3 better than his projection. He praised Neal, saying, "He makes it look like 65 is nothing."

Prior to the championship, Neal consulted with Disc Golf Hall of Famer Lavone Wolfe, analyzing each Winthrop hole for optimal landing zones. This preparation has clearly paid off.

As Saturday's final round approaches, the competition remains fierce in both the championship and Performance Flight divisions. With so many talented players vying for top spots, it's anyone's game at this point.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/anthon-keeps-pace-as-three-tie-course-record