Round 2 Recap

May 22, 2022 by Cameron Guidry in News, Recap with comments

STOCKTON, Cal. — 2022 did not seem like the year that Simon Lizotte would make his return to the top tier of elite disc golf.

Between his rehab, the birth of his child, and general rust from years away from the most competitive aspects of the game, it would be understandable if he would slowly build back toward the heights of his career. Lizotte, as with everything, clearly did not see it the same way as the rest of us.

While he started his year slow with mediocre finishes at WACO and Champions Cup, he is putting together a consistent streak of strong play, placing 6th at Jonesboro, 2nd at DDO, and now he’s off on the right foot again in Stockton.

Lizotte’s game seems to be boiled down to the essentials at this point (aside from the rare Simon line, like his drive on Hole 6), and he appears to be using his world-class power to gain advantages via traditional lines rather than game-breaking, high-risk attempts. Despite steadier play than in the past, he was still a highlight machine on Friday, dropping in a throw-in eagle, more than a handful of long-range putts, and even sprinkling in a few forehands for good measure. Saturday saw him take full control of the lead, shooting a stellar 4-under on the challenging Swenson Park course with the difficulty cranked up in the wind. Lizotte may have played better in his second round despite the tougher conditions, putting up a bogey-free round with an absolutely scorching 7-under front nine. He may have cooled off in the back half, but he is confidently cashing in putts and getting off the tee accurately, looking as poised as ever despite his time away.

A Simon Lizotte win…