Women and Men Battle for Titles at Brent Hambrick Memorial in Columbus, Ohio
Date Published
The final day of the Brent Hambrick Memorial National Tour event in Columbus, Ohio, is shaping up to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament. On the women's side, Valarie Jenkins holds a narrow lead over Paige Pierce and Liz Lopez, who are tied for second place after two rounds. The conditions on Saturday were far from perfect, with sweltering heat and challenging holes that tested the skills of even the top players.
Paige Pierce, the 19-year-old prodigy from Texas, had a disappointing second round, carding an 837-rated performance that dropped her from first to fourth place. In contrast, Valarie Jenkins played steady golf, posting a solid 963-rated round on Saturday to take over the lead.
The men's open division is also tightly contested, with Nate Doss holding a three-throw advantage over four-time Masters World Champion Brad Hammock. Doss, who won two PDGA National Tour titles last year, is looking to add another victory to his resume and return to the winners circle this season.
Local favorite Brad Schick is still in contention, only five throws off Doss' pace, while 19-year-old Ricky Wysocki continues to impress with his play. The young junior champion from Wisconsin has been a revelation on the course, posting a stellar 14-under par performance that earned him a spot on the lead card.
The challenging weather conditions of past years were largely absent on Saturday, allowing players to focus on their game without the added stress of rain and wind. However, the courses remain as tough as ever, with tight fairways and tricky obstacles demanding precision and skill from even the top pros.
As the final day of competition approaches, all eyes will be on the leaders to see if they can hold onto their positions or if someone else will emerge to challenge for victory. Follow the action live at PDGA.com to stay up-to-date on the latest developments from Columbus.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/hambrick-update