Wysocki Leads By One; Allen, Pierce Tied in Portland | Professional Disc Golf Association
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**TITLE:** Double Leaders Emerge as Portland Open Heats Up
**META_TITLE:** Wysocki and McBeth Dominate Round 1 of Portland Open
**META_DESCRIPTION:** Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth take the top two spots after a thrilling first round at the Portland Open, with Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce leading in the FPO division. Will anyone challenge them on moving day?
Ricky Wysocki's dominance on the course has been unmatched so far this season, but it was his performance in the opening round of the Portland Open that truly left a mark. Alongside Paul McBeth, who showed remarkable consistency and accuracy throughout the first 18 holes, the two players have set themselves up for an exciting Saturday.
The dynamic duo shot -8 and -7 respectively, outpacing other top contenders such as Eagle McMahon (-7), Simon Lizotte (-6), Nikko Locastro (-6), and Thomas Gilbert (-6). While McBeth and Wysocki excelled in terms of fairway hits, McMahon and Lizotte stood out for their exceptional putting skills. Both players boasted a 90% C1x rate, narrowly edged out by Gilbert's perfect 100% conversion from C1x.
A total of four players found themselves at -5 after the first round, with another four players in contention at -4. This sets up an electrifying second day on the course as players compete for position and try to challenge Wysocki and McBeth's lead.
Some notable statistics and observations from Round 1 include:
* Simon Lizotte (T4) and Austin Hannum (T11) have maintained a bogey-free round
* Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth both achieved a birdie percentage of 50% through the first 18 holes
* Thomas Gilbert's exceptional putting skills earned him 3.55 strokes against the field
* Kevin Jones (T7) gained 6.69 strokes tee-to-green, with Wysocki leading at 7.17
In the FPO division, Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce have established themselves as clear frontrunners after shooting -9 each. Their impressive birdie percentages of 56% catapulted them to the top spot in the field.
However, Hailey King's -5 score puts her just behind these two leaders, while Jessica Weese (-3) and Deann Carey (-3) are tied for fourth place. The competition is still fierce, with players like Kona Panis, Ohn Scoggins, Kat Mertsch, and Ella Hansen not far behind.
Key statistics from the FPO division include:
* Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce lead in strokes gained Tee to Green with 7.66 and 6.93 respectively
* Paige Pierce was one of only three players with perfect 100% C1x putting
* Deann Carey and Julianna Korver have achieved a remarkable zero OB strokes
The Disc Golf Network will live-stream round two tomorrow at 5pm ET / 2pm PT, as the players strive to adapt and make their move. The top contenders will be vying for position on the leaderboard, with Wysocki, McBeth, Allen, and Pierce setting the tone.
**MPO Lead Card:** Ricky Wysocki | Paul McBeth | Eagle McMahon | Simon Lizotte
**FPO Lead Card:** Catrina Allen | Paige Pierce | Hailey King | Jessica Weese
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/wysocki-leads-one-allen-pierce-tied-portland