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Foundation Disc Golf VideosMarch 29, 2026

THE BIGGEST FLOPS IN DISC GOLF HISTORY

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The biggest flops in disc golf history is a revealing look at some of the most anticipated and failed ventures in the sport's recent past. From the ill-fated big money skins live show featuring the GK Pro, to the disastrous launch of Idio shoes, this video takes an honest and humorous approach to examining what went wrong. Disc golf legend Jonathan Lester's JZ Pro venture, which was touted as a game-changer, is also dissected for its overambitious plans and costly mistakes. The shift back towards live coverage is also discussed, with the impact of COVID-19 on the sport's production landscape being highlighted. With a focus on entertainment and a dash of candor, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to understand the behind-the-scenes stories that shape the disc golf world.

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I'm excited about this next topic Julie okay we're talking about the biggest flops in disc golf history hit me I'm very new to the game so some of these rang true I get it some of them I'm like ah I don't really get it so much so I picked the ones that kind of jumped out at me so if there are any that I missed that you can think of please add in at the end first one GK Pro big money skins live show floa they were talking a huge game this was going to be insane everyone tune in we're going to show the disc golf Network how to do it now we did get that guy I don't remember his name yeah he was electric he saved he saved the show he saved the show he was he was hilarious but if you the goog is that what it was but if you if you tuned in for a really good production of disc gol this was not it this was a swing and a miss next big flop idio shoes the first Disc Off Shoes these were going to take over everyone was going to wear them you're wearing a bowling shirt you could probably wear these shoes to the bowling alley people would not mistaken them for disc golf shoes they would think they were actually Bowling Shoes aren't they still doing things yeah but I think they're a flop I don't think they're I don't think that they I don't I don't think anyone's buying them I think they have sponsored players that wear them but for their price point and the fact that what I've heard from people is like they just wear out really really quickly yeah I'd much rather buy three shoes that are going to wear out just as fast but at least I have three pairs for the price of one pair that's going to wear out the same check so a little bit of a flop there next one this is an interesting one I'd love to get your take on this JZ Pro and pre-recorded SL edited content was supposed to be king but they spent too much money and didn't plan for the drop off after covid so Jonathan had to sell it to Disc Off Pro Tour and it really feels like...

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