US Masters Brings PDGA Major Back To Lemon Lake | Professional Disc Golf Association
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As the sun rises over the rolling hills of Lemon Lake County Park in Crown Point, Indiana, the stage is set for the 2018 PDGA Tim Selinske US Masters Championships. For many of the world's top disc golfers, the return to this iconic venue is a familiar one – but also a chance to etch their names into history books.
Among the esteemed competitors are past champions and perennial favorites, each vying for glory on the challenging courses designed by Jay and Deb Svitko. With over 100 high-level tournaments hosted at Lemon Lake in the last decade, including multiple A-tiers and the prestigious PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships in 2010 and 2013, this weekend promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
Atop the leaderboard are familiar faces, with Barry Schultz emerging as the most dominant force. Having claimed the title an impressive six times, Schultz is a close friend of the tournament's namesake, Tim Selinske – a testament to his enduring dedication to the sport.
Schultz spoke briefly about Selinske during Thursday evening's players' meeting, a poignant moment amidst the high-stakes competition. His last victory at Lemon Lake in 2013 was particularly memorable, where he claimed his first world title as a Master by an impressive 11 strokes over Ken Climo.
However, Schultz is not the only threat to the championship title this weekend. Fellow contender Dave Feldberg, another former world champion, has finished second both times he's competed at Lemon Lake – albeit by just four strokes each occasion. With his sights set on redemption, Feldberg expressed confidence about overcoming past weaknesses, particularly on the Blue course.
As the players prepare for a grueling schedule of three rounds, one thing is clear: only the strongest will emerge victorious. The opening round kicks off on Friday morning, with high-resolution maps courtesy of CustomCourseMaps.com providing an intimate glimpse into the intricacies of Lemon Lake's design.
Follow the live scores on pdgalive.com and visit the official 2018 Tim Selinske US Masters website for further updates as this electrifying tournament unfolds.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/us-masters-brings-pdga-major-back-lemon-lake