US Junior Disc Golf Championships Underway in Vermont | Professional Disc Golf Association

The second annual US Junior Disc Golf Championships kicked off at Kid Disc Golf's event in Vermont, showcasing an impressive display of skill and determination from young players across various age groups. The first day's play has seen several highly rated scores and tight competitions, with many leaders vying for top spots.

In the MJ18 division, Timothy Lutz stood out with a 57 (-4) on Brewster Ridge Golds, the same course used in the 2019 PDGA Professional World Championships and this year's Pro Masters World Championships. Close behind was Robert Burridge, who shot a 60 (-1) on the same layout. The FP18 division saw Lily Marr take an early lead with a score of 72.

In one of the tightest divisions, the MP15 group had 10 competitors within five strokes of the lead after round one. Lucas Oberholtzer Hess and Gil Rowe were tied atop the leaderboard with matching scores of 59 (-2) from Brewster Ridge Blues. The FP15 division also saw an exciting battle between Emma Partee and last year's FP12 Champ, Lilly Ruthen.

Pete Kozlowski took a two-stroke lead in the MP12 division after shooting a 63 (+2), with Griffin Swinburne and Miles Sayer within striking distance. On the FP12 side, Alexis-Julia Craveiro held a narrow lead over Skylar Poquette. A thrilling battle was expected to unfold between Wyatt Mahoney, last year's runner-up in the MJ10 division, and Uriyah Kelley.

The two competitors vying for top spot in the FJ10 division were Aubrey Violet and Rosemary Marr. Kaidin Bell held an eight-stroke lead in MJ8 after day one, with Carter Grayum close behind. In other divisions, Rivers Reese led MJ6 by nine strokes over Asa Fonseca.

The junior competitors enjoyed a world-class experience off the course at Smugglers Notch Resort, including opening ceremonies, player packs, and fireworks displays. A free clinic by four-time world champion Paige Pierce was followed by a Fun Zone 2.0 takeover, where kids could enjoy pizza parties and the US Junior putting championships.

As day two gets underway, the young athletes will continue to push their skills to the limit in pursuit of top honors. Fans can follow along from home and show support for these talented junior disc golfers as they strive for excellence at this prestigious event.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/us-junior-disc-golf-championships-opening-day-books