Weather Whirlwind Can't Dampen Spirits of Top Disc Golfers at Beaver State Fling

Weather can be unpredictable, but on day one of the 2017 Beaver State Fling presented by KEEN Footwear, it was more than just a little unsettled. Competitors faced a constant switching of warm to cold, rainy to sunny, and windy to calm conditions throughout the round.

However, amidst this chaotic weather backdrop, some players showed remarkable consistency and skill. In the Open Women's division, Paige Pierce stood out from the rest. Despite playing on both the Milo McIver East and West courses in different rounds, she consistently delivered impressive scores. Her morning round of 58 (-3) was just one stroke shy of Catrina Allen's 59 (-2). The afternoon round on the slightly more challenging Milo West course saw Pierce face even tougher conditions, including rain that persisted until nearly all players had finished.

Yet, undeterred by the inclement weather, Paige managed to card five birdies and finish with a score of 60 (-1) on Milo West. Her second-round rating was an impressive 1007, solidifying her position as the leader in the Open Women's division, six strokes clear of Sarah Hokom.

The top players in the Open division also demonstrated their mettle. Paul McBeth and Eagle McMahon co-led after round one with scores of 52 (-9) on Milo West. However, by round two, Ricky Wysocki had dropped to a three-way tie for fifth place after carding 60 on Milo East.

Meanwhile, Nate Doss maintained his third-place position through the challenging weather conditions, while Anthony Barela made an impressive jump from the chase card to join him in tied-third spot. The young player's poise and skill earned him four strokes off the lead, setting up a potentially thrilling showdown with Paul McBeth as they head into round three.

As the competitors prepare for the final round of the 2017 Beaver State Fling, one question on everyone's mind is: can Anthony Barela surpass his mentor, Paul McBeth? The answer will be revealed at 12:30 pm PDT this afternoon when the players tee off at Milo McIver State Park in Estacada, Oregon.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/paige-pierce-leading-field-bsf-after-back-back-1000-rated-rounds