Turton Reigns Supreme as Champions Cup Play Resumes Under Toughest Conditions

The PDGA Champions Cup presented by Bushnell continued its dramatic journey through the challenging terrain of Northwood in Morton, Illinois. On Friday, Round 2 was marked by relentless rain and wind, forcing players to navigate not only treacherous physical conditions but also mentally demanding delays.

As the stormy weather persisted, Rachel Turton remained steadfast, producing a remarkable 4-under par performance that propelled her to the top of the leaderboard. The British player's impressive round was completed after nearly nine hours of play, with the sun briefly breaking through in late afternoon.

Turton is not alone at the forefront of the competition. Kristin Tattar mounted an exceptional finish with an eagle on the 18th hole, catapulting her to a 5-under par score over the final five holes. Valerie Mandujano's steady start also put her in contention for the top spot, creating a three-way tie that has never been seen at an FPO Major since the 2019 PDGA Pro Worlds.

In contrast to the fierce battle unfolding among the women's field, the men's division is facing a daunting task. With nearly half of the field still on the course when darkness forced play to be suspended at 7:40 p.m. CT, the men will resume their rounds early Saturday morning and continue into the afternoon. Only the lead card, consisting of Casey White, Chris Dickerson, Niklas Anttila, and Joel Freeman, had completed just two holes before being halted.

The grueling weekend ahead promises to be a true test for both divisions as they strive to claim their respective PDGA Major titles in Illinois.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/hot-rounds-dark-skies