Wysocki Sets Record, Joins Leaders in Contention for Dynamic Discs Open Title

The second day of the 2021 Dynamic Discs Open was a stark contrast to the first, with sunshine replacing rain showers as players took on the Jones Gold course once again. Ricky Wysocki seized the opportunity, producing a record-breaking effort that propelled him up the leaderboard and into contention for the title.

After an eagle on the challenging 850-foot par-5 12th hole, Wysocki found himself just one stroke off the pace for a perfect 18-under scorecard. However, he didn't let his emotions get the better of him, focusing instead on making adjustments to his game plan based on his experience playing Jones Gold during day one.

"I got to see the course yesterday and made some tweaks today," Wysocki explained after completing his round. "It paid off, and I was able to shred the course and put myself in a great position for tomorrow."

Wysocki's long-range putting skills were on full display as he managed to avoid attempting any C2 putts throughout the entire round. His impressive performance yielded 13 birdies and an eagle, culminating in a new course record of 15-under par.

The American will join forces with Ben Callaway, Eagle McMahon, and Calvin Heimburg – who currently top the MPO leaderboard – as they advance to the Emporia Country Club for day three. The trio of leaders demonstrated their prowess on the Jones Gold course, showcasing a combination of skill and strategy that will undoubtedly be put to the test in the final round.

Callaway, fresh from his 2011 U.S. Amateur Championship victory, was instrumental in setting up birdie opportunities with his putting prowess. His career-best 1073-rated (unofficial) 14-under scorecard featured a remarkable three out of four successful attempts from circle two, including two 50-footers on holes seven and ten.

"I won't be making any adjustments to my game plan," Callaway declared confidently. "If the wind picks up tomorrow, I'll stick with what's been working so far – just keep making those putts."

Eagle McMahon was hot on Wysocki's heels until a bogey on the challenging par-4 18th hole. Despite this setback, his round was peppered with highlight-reel moments, including an astonishing eagle on the 585-foot par-4 eighth hole.

McMahon reflected on his experience, stating that he would focus on maintaining consistency in his fundamentals and taking advantage of birdie opportunities when they arise. With a spot at the top of the leaderboard secured, he's confident about his chances going into the final round.

Calvin Heimburg didn't quite match the high-flying scores of his co-leaders but demonstrated exceptional accuracy with his drives (85% fairways hit according to UDisc). His potent combination of power and precise shot shaping will undoubtedly make him a formidable opponent in the final rounds.

As the competition moves to Emporia Country Club for day three, fans can catch all the action live on the Disc Golf Network at 1:00 p.m. CT.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/wysocki-sets-course-record-mpo-shreds-jones-gold