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**TITLE:** Ladies Shine Bright on Day 1 of US Women's Disc Golf Championships
**META_TITLE:** US Women's Disc Golf Championships: Day 1 Recap and Leaderboard Updates
**META_DESCRIPTION:** Follow the top players in women's disc golf as they compete in the US Women's Disc Golf Championships. Read about the leaders, their strategies, and the challenges they faced on day one.
**ARTICLE:**
The first day of the United States Women's Disc Golf Championships got off to a fantastic start in Huntsville, Alabama, with players enjoying pleasant conditions at Sparkman Park course in Hartselle. The temperature peaked at 79 degrees, while the humidity remained relatively low at 40 percent, allowing the competitors to focus on their game.
Elaine King shot an impressive 51 in round one, earning her the top spot after the first day. She achieved this score by carding only three fours and six deuces throughout the course. Notably, Elaine was one of two Female Pro (FPO) players who successfully completed a deuce on Hole 16, a challenging shot due to the dense trees lining the right side and the out-of-bounds area along the left.
Elaine wasn't the only player to excel in round one. Val Jenkins, Sarah Hokom, and Sarah Cunningham all trailed behind her by just a single throw, with scores of 52 each. Val's impressive performance was marked by her strategic approach, as she carded only a single four throughout the course and achieved three deuces.
However, it was Catrina Allen who stole the show in round two, shooting an astonishing 49 to take the lead. Her unofficial rating of 1004 reflected her exceptional skill and accuracy on the course. With seven deuces, including another successful shot on Hole 16, Catrina cemented her position as a top contender.
In the Pro Open division, Sarah Hokom and Elaine King found themselves tied for second place, just two throws behind Catrina. Val Jenkins secured fourth spot, while Liz Lopez, Paige Pierce, and Sara Cunningham trailed by three more throws, all tied for fifth place.
Meanwhile, in other divisions, Des Reading emerged as the leader in the Masters category after day one. With a score of 55 in round one and an impressive 52 in round two, Des earned her top spot. Barrett White held second place, just five throws behind, while Sheila Kirkham and Karen Jaskolka trailed by four and single throws, respectively.
In the Grandmasters division, Sandy Gast dominated with scores of 59 and 55, securing a commanding lead over Suzette Simons in second place. Susan Macaluso and Sharon Jenkins followed closely, with Susan holding third spot and Sharon in fourth.
On the Amateur side, Krystin Nowicki and Sara Nicholson tied for first place in the Advanced Division after shooting 119 each. Wendy Boutin and Victoria Pruitt trailed by three throws, while Christine Barker occupied fifth spot. Several other competitors remained within two more throws of the lead, making the division an exciting one to watch.
The tournament continues today at the Branham Springs course in Huntsville proper, where the ladies will face new challenges on another scenic disc golf course.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/uswdgc-day-1-results