Windy Conditions Fail to Dampen Fireworks at the Jonesboro Open

The winds at the Disc Golf Pro Tour - Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open powered by Prodigy were nothing short of brutal on day two. Gusty gusts of over 30 miles per hour whipped through the course, making every shot a high-risk proposition. But while many players struggled to cope with the conditions, one woman stood tall: Kristin Tattar.

Tattar put on another masterclass display, carding an impressive six under par for the day. Her unflappable demeanor and sharp putting skills allowed her to navigate the treacherous winds with ease, racking up seven birdies and a host of crucial par saves along the way. When asked about her strategy, Tattar revealed that she had taken a cautious approach, laying back on occasion to avoid taking unnecessary risks.

The FPO leader will start day three with a significant advantage, holding a seven-shot lead over the rest of the field. But while Tattar's dominance was a key story of the day, it wasn't the only one. Missy Gannon and Kat Mertsch both carded solid rounds to stay in contention, while Ella Hansen's two-under-par effort secured her spot on the lead card alongside them.

Meanwhile, on the men's side, Simon Lizotte stole the show with a scorching 13-under-par round that catapulted him an astonishing 67 places up the leaderboard. Despite struggling with his form yesterday, Lizotte said he didn't make many changes to his game plan, simply playing with more confidence and attacking the course.

Lizotte's incredible turnaround has set up an exciting finale to the tournament. He'll join a trio of other golfers - Knut Valen Håland, Emerson Keith, and Joel Freeman - on the chase card for day three, all of whom are tied at 14-under par. Calvin Heimburg, who continues to lead the field with a 24-under-par total score, believes he still has work to do.

"I haven't put together an elite round yet," he said. "It's going to take a double-digit (under par) round tomorrow in order to win."

As players prepare for the final day of competition, a moderate chance of rain is forecast for most of Sunday in northeast Arkansas. With thunderstorms potentially causing delays, every shot will count as the players vie for victory.

Live coverage of the final round begins at 9:15 a.m. CT for FPO and 3:30 p.m. CT for MPO on the Disc Golf Network.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/storylines-winds-intensify-jonesboro