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Round 1 Highlights, FPO | 2023 Kansas City Wide Open
Catch the highlights from Round 1 of the 41st annual Kansas City Wide Open presented by Dynamic Discs. Witness thrilling moments on the course as professional disc golfers showcase their skills. Observe Emily Beach's impressive drive and Casey Pennington's precise approach shot, both nestled within tight spaces. Watch Alex Smith and Vanessa Van Dyken demonstrate incredible power and accuracy with their putts, arcing towards the chains with ease. Get a glimpse into the strategies employed by top players like Lisa Fakis and Ali Smith on holes 11 and 14, respectively, where precision and patience are key to navigating obstacles. The Kansas City Wide Open is renowned for its challenging layout, and this round is no exception. Experience the expertise of professional disc golfers as they tackle treacherous terrain and showcase their mastery of the sport.
Watch top FPOs shine in Round 1 of the 2023 Kansas City Wide Open: highlights, thrilling plays & intense competition.
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good morning and welcome to the grip EQ 41st annual Kansas City Wide Open presented by Dynamic Discs plenty of height oh I like the height of this one throwing a very slow disc almost hitting the pin as it comes through nicely done at least Smith with a birdie look good look at that that arcing putt that she has she has a lot of power with that putt Vanessa was to the green Alex Smith with a fantastic birdie catch Emily Beach might have ended up in the water from there very nice shot Casey with the beautiful toss on hold for very nice line don't hit those trees that was a fantastic shot to chastise herself for not being more aggressive on what could be a dangerous shot great putt from Holly Smith with her second shot on seven dialed in as we see the zuga replay couldn't draw it up any better than that on the Green nc1 Vanessa Van Dyken with her drive on holy just off to the left after you get through the end of the tree line right exactly where Vanessa threw Lisa fakis with her birdie look on eight beautiful Lisa is known for her long putts here's an example of just that beautiful example of that arcing putt that she has she has great power on that right in the middle of the chains she keeps her scorecard Holland's on the Green and you see the Pennington with best Drive of the bunch yes Diane with her birdie putt go to Lisa fakis said hole 11. hole 11 surrounded by OB both right and left side it's like a very good line you can see the basket out there on the open that is a beautiful line for Lisa through the trees right by the pin that's stable enough that it's going to climb up to the left as we see Casey Pennington shot within the circle here Holland opt-in for the much wider right Gap though it can be hard to keep that one from the OB on the left she has done so our leader Ali Smith on hole 14. oh perfect you can see just how well she's lined up with the basket right there thank you Ally with the forehand approach that's definitely where she wants to be back to Hole 13. oh my goodness the...
