Toboggan Course Proves a Challenge for Top Amateurs at USADGC

The second day of the 2013 United States Disc Golf Championships presented by Discraft got underway in ideal conditions, with sunshine and minimal wind providing an opportunity for top players to showcase their skills. The Toboggan course, which had been described as treacherous just a week prior when Ricky Wysocki set a new overall record of 50, proved to be a formidable challenge even for the best amateurs.

Representing 24 states and three countries, the top-rated players were eager to make a move on the leaderboard. However, the course's unforgiving rough demanded precision and skill from each shot. One misplaced throw could result in severe punishment, making it essential for competitors to balance risk and reward.

Raymond Oberley Jr. seized the initiative early in the day, taking the lead after just one hole when his opponent, Virginia native Austin Pfaff, bogeyed the first hole. Oberley navigated the course with ease, landing drives both forehand and backhand, and encountering trouble only once throughout his round. His sole bogey came on hole 8, a crucial factor in determining success on this challenging course.

Pfaff played solidly for most of the day but struggled at times, ultimately finishing tied for third place after carding a respectable 60, two under par. Joining him in third place was Tim Barham, who had been a pre-tournament favorite due to his ranking as the third highest player at USADGC. After opening with an impressive -1 in round one, Barham found his groove on Saturday, recording a 1030-rated score of 55, seven under par.

Sam Smith solidified his position in second place after two rounds of consistent play, holding a -10 lead heading into the final round. With only six shots separating the top ten competitors, tomorrow promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to the event.

The competitors and volunteers were treated to a luxurious start to their day, with a continental-style breakfast featuring toasters for bagels, coffee, and an abundance of fresh fruit. A post-round BBQ pulled pork feast awaited players upon completion of their round, with Discraft's own Mark Ellis leading the "Lizard Games" – a series of hilarious disc games offering prizes.

Don't miss tomorrow's thrilling conclusion as the top amateurs battle it out for the United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship title. Stay up-to-date with live scoring and constant updates on pdgalive.com and Twitter, and visit the website to view complete scores and photos from today's action.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/wire-to-wire