Will Another Upset Shake Up the BSF Lead?
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The Beaver State Fling (BSF) is gearing up for an exciting conclusion as it enters its final day at Milo McIver State Park. With a small margin separating the leaders in the Open division, speculation is rife about the possibility of another thrilling playoff like the one witnessed three years ago between Paul McBeth and Ricky Wysocki. McBeth currently holds a narrow lead over his rival, but with Anthony Barela and Eagle McMahon just five strokes behind and several other players within striking distance, anything can happen.
The 2014 Pro Worlds is remembered as one of the most thrilling moments in disc golf history, where McBeth and Wysocki went head-to-head in a sudden-death playoff. Since then, the BSF has seen its fair share of playoffs, with notable upsets like Paul McBeth defeating Will Schusterick on the third hole at the 2015 BSF and Catrina Allen taking down Paige Pierce with a clutch putt at the 2016 BSF.
As the Open division tees off this afternoon at 12:30pm PDT, all eyes will be on the lead card. However, in stark contrast to the uncertainty surrounding the men's competition, Paige Pierce is poised for an almost guaranteed victory in the Open Women's division. With a staggering 15-stroke lead and three consecutive rounds above 1000 rating – including a record-breaking 1020-rated round yesterday – she has cemented her position at the top of the leaderboard.
Pierce's dominance on the course is nothing short of impressive, having birdied nearly half of the challenging Milo East layout despite its demanding conditions. Her consistent play has seen her accumulate a total score of 175 strokes, a feat achieved by only 17 players in the Open division so far this season. As she takes on the final round on Milo West this afternoon, it's likely that Pierce will emerge victorious and claim her fourth win on the PDGA National Tour, as well as her 13th victory overall.
The BSF lead cards for both divisions will tee off at 12:30pm PDT this afternoon, marking the culmination of a thrilling competition.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/wysocki-shoots-1072-rated-round-trails-mcbeth-two-heading-bsf-final-round