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ARP | TruBank Des Moines Challenge | R2B9 | H. Handley : V. Mandujano : M. Oliva : M. Gannon |
The 2023 Des Moines Challenge presented by Discraft is a thrilling event that showcases the skills of top disc golfers at Pickard Park in Indianola, Iowa. Hosts Connor O'Reilly and Holly Finley guide viewers through the course, discussing strategies for navigating the up-and-down hilly track. One of the highlights of the video features Maria Oliva's powerful move on hole 10, where she takes a bold route around a tree to set herself up for a potential birdie putt. Meanwhile, players such as H. Handley and V. Mandujano take different approaches to the same hole, demonstrating their unique techniques and strengths. The duo also shares its knowledge of the tour's history, providing insight into how the game has evolved over time. With its expert commentary and captivating footage, this video is a must-watch for disc golf enthusiasts looking to learn from top players and gain a deeper understanding of the game.
Watch top pros H. Handley, V. Mandujano & M. Gannon compete at the TruBank Des Moines Challenge in this disc golf tournament action.
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thank you welcome back to Ace run Pro's channel for the 2023 Des Moines challenge presented by Discraft we are here in Indianola Iowa just south of Des Moines at Pickard Park a beautiful up and down hilly track I'm Connor O'Reilly and joined in the booth by Holly Finley absolutely love it here I've been playing the Des Moines challenge for about 10 years back in the day when we played Four courses in two days if any of the locals are watching this I know you remember that and those were the days that's half of what I show up is to hear Holly's old old stories about how the tour has grown and it's always fun to hear the history and walk us through hole 10 Holly this is a par 5 785 feet off the tee you need to decide if you're going to go on the right side left side or middle biggest distance as you can off the tee the second shot if possible should Crest the hill if you get past this tree you're in Primo position third shot should be coming in to the green hopefully giving yourself a birdie putt it's important to keep your disc in bounds and don't waste any Strokes on the OB here miss again and up first she's taking the middle Gap I thought it was the right Gap it looked like that's what she was lined up for yeah I think early release out of her there it looks like by the reaction she just kind of happy to get to a decent spot and Maria Oliva currently sitting at even par for the round going wide and outside now that's something you do not see from the fpo division oh my gosh Maria power move one of the only players you'll see in the division to take that route likely and she just put it in the spot that the guys are happy to be hanging out Maria flexing on him Holland taking left side forehand this one's a little low gonna need some ground play but doesn't get it Holland's second shot nice and flat is going to go to the left side of the tree so how a flat stable backhand from there it's going to be a touchy kind of low ceiling shot I wonder how to just Crest the hill...
