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Gatekeeper MediaApril 11, 2019

2018 Pennsylvania State Championships | RD1, B9 | Sutlic, Villa, Propalis, Freeman

Watch as Joel Freeman navigates hole 12 of the 2018 Pennsylvania State Disc Golf Championships, a shorter par-three that plays curving to the left down a slope. With a key challenge of getting birdies to gain an edge on the field, players must master the art of flick shots. Chris Villa and Vince Propalis showcase their skills, with Villa landing a beautiful shot that sets him up for a birdie putt. Justin Weaver provides expert commentary, discussing the importance of aesthetics in hole design and the need for precise technique to overcome obstacles like uneven terrain and drop-offs. Meanwhile, Kurt Demerit analyzes player strategies, highlighting the value of cart-friendly courses and the challenges posed by rough spots. With expert insight and behind-the-scenes action, this video provides a unique look at the skills and techniques required to succeed in competitive disc golf.

Watch Sutlic, Villa, Propalis, and Freeman compete in Round 1, B9 of the 2018 PA State Championships.

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Video Transcript

welcome back to round one MPO feature car coverage of the 2018 PA state disc golf championships sponsored by latitude 64 and coverage powered by millennium golf discs i'm kurt demerit and again I'm joined by event co-director Justin Weaver everyone we're gonna pick right back up and Joel Freeman s'en and negative for Chris Villa a negative to John negative to and Vince negative one hole 12 it's a shorter par three 259 feet but it plays slightly curving to the left going downhill with again a drop-off in behind the baskets similar to hole 10 I would say this is a another one of those got to get birdies if you're trying to get get a stroke on the field you kind of need to get it Joe trying to flick shot average scores for round one on this playing from the short tee was a two point seven three okay so yeah I'm a table flick shot came out just a little bit early that's the one thing about lefties or if you're a righty flick trying to play the force of the shot over coming out too early is definitely gonna leave you with a tough putt going downhill yeah Chris going straight at it and gets a nice little bump off the log and yeah that's gonna be a birdie I'm gonna brag just slightly I spent a lot of time on those walls and the yes you did a mulch down around the basket I'm really I'm really thrilled with the way this hole looks aesthetically yeah the green looks particularly nice that was an excellent shot by Vince yeah he got sneaky on that left side she's got a tough putt Oh off the top let's see if Jonathan can make his birdie putt and that's a yeah there it is and but I'm continuing to climb yeah joel is in for his par it's for a drop in it looks like Chris will have the same and getting three out of four getting birdie on that hole I think Chris is the only at least on on this round he's the only player on the card with a with a carton yeah money wrote is decently cart friendly there's a one or two rough spots yeah it's not like a Quakers challenge or iron hill as far as horribly rocky terrain yeah...

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