Wagner Shares Lead at 2022 U.S. Masters After Strong First Round

The 2022 PDGA Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championships kicked off on Thursday in the Quad Cities, with several players making impressive starts. One of the standout performances came from Alan Wagner, who is now co-leading the MP40 division alongside Andrew Brown.

Wagner's experience in major tournaments has clearly given him an edge, as he has already made a strong impression at this year's Masters World Championships and Des Moines Challenge. His goal for the U.S. Masters is to maintain his form and avoid any setbacks that may have affected his performance earlier this year.

"I'm just trying to keep my head down and do what I've been doing," Wagner explained. "Not trying to do anything special, just making my putts and keeping it safe." His strategy seems to be working so far, as he and Brown currently hold the top spot in MP40.

However, they are not alone at the front of the pack. Defending champion Brad Schick is just one stroke behind them, while Joe Rovere, the reigning Masters World Champion, is also hot on their heels. Seven other players are within three strokes of the lead, making it a highly competitive field.

Meanwhile, Ohn Scoggins dominated the first round in FP40, firing a 3-under opening round to take the lead by five strokes over Sarah Hokom and Kimberly Giannola. In MP50, Barry Schultz got off to an incredible start with a blistering -11 round, leaving Jay Yeti Reading and Robert Ryan trailing behind.

The story is similar in other divisions, with Juliana Korver building a huge lead of six strokes through the first round in FP50. Thomas Hausmann held off defending champion Doug Williams to take the top spot in MP55, while Eric Rainey's title defense got underway on a strong note in MP60.

Other notable performances include Pam Reineke leading Kathy Hardyman by three strokes in FP60 and Dr. Rick Voakes dominating MP70 with a 972-rated opening round. Sylvia Voakes is also making waves in FP70, leading the field with ease.

As the competition heats up over the next few days, fans can expect to see daily news, social media updates, photos, and video coverage of the event. Post-production coverage of FP40 and MP40 divisions will be available on the PDGA YouTube channel beginning September 29.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/just-getting-started-quad-cities