Wind-aided Wins: McBeth Takes Early Lead at USDGC

The 2025 United States Disc Golf Championship and Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship kicked off with a gentle breeze on Thursday at Winthrop in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The calm conditions didn't hinder the top players, who showed their skills from the start.

Paul McBeth navigated the challenging course with ease, posting a 10-under-par score to take the early lead. His impressive round was bogey-free, with only one Circle 1 miss on the final hole. Notably, he converted several OB shots into pars, showcasing his exceptional skill and strategy. A highlight of his round came on Hole 16, where he sank a 45-foot putt for par.

McBeth's solid performance earned him a two-stroke lead over Andrew Marwede, who also had an impressive bogey-free round with an 8-under-par score. Corey Ellis is in second place alongside Marwede, both tied for second at 8-under-par. The top of the leaderboard also features Evan Scott, Luke Taylor, and Ty Love, all of whom scored 7-under-par and are tied for third.

The Throw Pink Women's Disc Golf Championship saw an exciting opening round, with Missy Gannon emerging as the leader. Anneli Tõugjas-Männiste had a blistering start, going 7-under through 10 holes, but struggled on the back nine. Gannon, on the other hand, finished strong, posting birdies on both the first and last holes to take the lead by one stroke.

Tõugjas-Männiste's impressive start included several deep Circle 1 shots, while Gannon excelled from closer range, converting 9 of her 11 attempts from Circle 1. The two Estonian players are now separated by just a single stroke, with Silva Saarinen and Hanna Huynh tied for third, three strokes behind Gannon.

As the tournament progresses, fans can expect thrilling competition on both courses. For now, McBeth and Gannon have set the tone, but anything can happen in disc golf.

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