Wild Finish Looms as Top Players Battle for Elite Series Win in Waco

The second round of the 2023 Disc Golf Pro Tour - Waco Annual Charity Open has concluded, leaving us with a thrilling leaderboard as we head into the final day of competition. Adam Hammes remains at the forefront, maintaining his one-stroke lead despite windy conditions on the open holes at Brazos Park East.

Hammes's steady play was crucial in adapting to the change in weather, which brought gusts up to 20-25 miles per hour on Saturday. The top player in the MPO field demonstrated exceptional skill and composure, taking his only bogey of the event so far on a tightly wooded hole nine while securing nine birdies throughout the round.

Kristin Tattar is hot on Hammes's heels, just one stroke back after a resilient performance. The FPO leader showcased impressive putting skills, maintaining 100% Circle 1X Putting despite encountering difficulties off the tee. Her record-breaking first round kept her in solo second place going into Championship Sunday.

Other notable contenders include Ella Hansen, who surged forward on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in the FPO field before Hansen's own momentum was disrupted by some triple bogeys. Despite this setback, Hansen rebounded with four birdies and no bogeys on the back nine, solidifying her position as a top contender.

The entire chase card is just two strokes shy of Adam Hammes, with players like Ohn Scoggins and Deann Carey tied at eight strokes under par. With such a tight leaderboard, this championship may very well come down to the wire in the final round.

"It's tough, I mean I was a little nervous," said Hansen about adjusting to the change in weather conditions. "Just didn't quite execute shots that I wanted to."

Meanwhile, top players like Nate Sexton and Calvin Heimburg expressed their confidence in their abilities and readiness for Sunday's competition. The gridlock at the top of the leaderboard may have shrunk slightly, but the battle for first place remains fierce.

The final round is set to begin on Championship Sunday at 10 a.m. CT on the Disc Golf Network, bringing an exciting conclusion to this year's Waco Annual Charity Open.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/down-wire-waco