Paige Pierce held onto her lead Saturday at the Beaver State Fling. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
If we’re going to keep the tradition of a Portland playoff alive, that means we’re due for some fireworks in the final round of the Beaver State Fling. Catch up on Saturday’s PDGA National Tour action with this episode of Chain Reaction, featuring soundbites from Jennifer Allen, James Conrad, Eagle McMahon, Seppo Paju, and Paige Pierce!
Eagle McMahon is tied at the top through 36 holes at Milo McIver State Park. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
ESTACADA, Ore. -- Sure, this is the third time this season Eagle McMahon has entered a PDGA National Tour event as the defending champion. But he’s yet to repeat at any of those tournaments, which could saddle the 21-year-old with an extra dose of pressure.
If he was feeling any of it, though, Milo McIver State Park provided the antidote.
A.J. Risley is in third place heading into round three of the Beaver State Fling. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Eagle McMahon sees the Beaver State Fling as “a celebration of disc golf,” and he’s got good reason to celebrate already as he shares the lead with Seppo Paju after day one in Oregon. We’ve got the day’s rundown, including soundbites from A.J. Risley and Paige Pierce, on another episode of Chain Reaction!
The jewel of the Pacific Northwest will be back in the spotlight this week, as Milo McIver State Park takes center stage during four rounds of the Beaver State Fling. A longtime PDGA National Tour staple, the Fling is beloved for its manicured fairways, sweeping greenery, and consistently tight scoring: There's been a playoff each of the last four years at the event, legendary showdowns that only cement this three-day tournament's standing as a crowd and competitor favorite.
Milo McIver State Park has been the backdrop for numerous playoffs, and it'll play host once again for this weekend's Beaver State Fling. Ricky Wysocki stood alone after a showdown in 2017. Photo: Stu Mullenberg
ESTACADA, Ore. -- In 2015, the showdown featured Will Schusterick and Paul McBeth, with the latter emerging victorious after two extra holes at Milo McIver East.
In 2016 it was Catrina Allen and Paige Pierce’s turn, with Allen only needing one hole on the West course to oust her longtime rival.
Registration for the fourth stop on the 2019 PDGA National Tour, the Beaver State Fling, opens Monday, March 18, 2019 for MPO players with ratings of 1000 or higher and FPO players at 925 or better. Check out the following schedule for eligible ratings tiers and their successive dates.
All registration periods begin at 6:00 p.m. PT on the dates listed.
The Beaver State Fling takes place June 7-9, 2019, at Milo McIver State Park in Estacada, Oregon.