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2026 Canadian National Championships - MPO R3P1 - Gilbert, Sexton, Atkinson, Bumstead
Watch as the top players from Canada face off in the final round of the 2026 Canadian National Championships at a challenging new course in Grand Prairie, Alberta. Thomas Gilbert holds the lead, but Nathan Sexton and Brody Bumstead are hot on his heels. The course, with its park-style layout and sloped greens, demands precision and power from the players. We discuss the unique characteristics of this course, including holes like par four number one, which offers eagle opportunities for those with strong arms. Ian Anderson and Corey Ellis guide you through the final round lead card, highlighting the competition and the strategies employed by the top players. With a mix of excitement and suspense, this video provides an inside look at the 2026 Canadian National Championships.
Top disc golfers battle it out at the 2026 Canadian Nationals in Gilbert.
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And welcome back to beautiful Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada for the 2026 Canadian National Championships. I am Ian Anderson, as always joined by Corey Ellis. This is your final round lead card. Gilbert out in front, Kieran >> [music] >> Atkinson, Nathan Sexton, and Brody Bombshell will try to chase him down. Wishing them the best of luck, Corey. >> Yeah, it should be an absolute fiery final round. We've got Thomas who is here to play and Brody who is the course record holder at a 16 under. Excited to see them throw it down. >> Should be noted that fire might go out around hole nine, Corey. >> Yeah, it is transitioning to a wet one this weekend. >> Yes, it is. There are your scores leading into their final round. This is a much different course though, Corey. Talk about that. >> Yeah, should be noted. We are out of the woods, well, for the most part, and into more of a park style golf. So, seven under the best score of the tournament through two rounds. I would expect that to escalate quickly. And hole one is a good one to do it on. Par four, 510 ft, but if you've got the big boom boom arm, you can throw over the top of everything. So, eagle is in play. Really, the danger here is that sloped green down to the right. You're expecting to get a birdie though to start off. >> Yeah, you called it. He's one playing point four two under par on the day. >> Once again, I want to say such a big thank you to Greg and all of our other volunteers and a especially huge thank you to our players and significant others in their lives that let them be here. We appreciate everybody being here and without further ado, it is my pleasure to let you know about our lead card. First up on the box, representing Ontario at minus seven currently, we We Thomas Gilbert. >> Just thanks to Dylan Bressy again for calling him out. I mean, is there anyone just more Canadian than Dylan? Just love to >> I know, man. Just a beautiful man and has the accent, has the niceness. It's just He's a treat, man. He's great. >> And Thomas Gilbert also a treat to watch. The arm on this man, unbelievable....
