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Gatekeeper MediaDecember 23, 2023

2023 Birdie Open | R2 B9 | McLaughlin, Oberholtzer Hess, Dobmeier, Johansen | Gatekeeper Media

Join Chris Sherman and Derek as they bring you Round 2 of the Back 9 at the 2023 Birdie Open, presented by Inova. This thrilling edition has been a roller coaster ride for these top golfers so far. Watch Chris call out his expert analysis as he navigates through challenging holes like par-4, 615ft hole #10, where technical placement and angles are key to success. Chris shares his insights on the strengths of MJ's high-flying approach shot, Lucas's solid progression down the fairway, and Eric's sidearm rescue shots. Get a glimpse into the strategy behind each shot as Chris breaks it down in detail, including the importance of distance control and Fairway management. With expert commentary from Chris Sherman and supporting footage, this video is a must-watch for disc golf enthusiasts looking to improve their game or simply enjoy the excitement of competitive play.

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Video Transcript

welcome back disc golf fans to the 2023 birdie open presented by yours truly and supported by Inova we are here for round two back nine moving day and boy has it been a roller coaster around for these guys so far my name is Chris Sherman co-founder and co-owner with my partner Derek we're here one more time bringing it to you how you feeling feeling really good I mean it's always a pleasure to watch what's happening at this course but it's an extra pleasure to be calling the shots on a course that I feel might be one that I know the best out of everything we've ever worked out yeah this is where the thing started for us so our routs Run Deep here as we can move into ho 10 par 4 615 ft really fun hole here it's just a slight Bend to the left almost the entire time straightens up here near the end uh but very technical in terms of your placement and your angles here on this first shot so very very challenging hole you mentioned it yesterday I think going really high is kind of the play as MJ ends up in a pretty good spot I would say hard I didn't see that one out of his hand I Disappeared uh sharp left for Lucas that's not going to be where he wants where a lefty backhand turnover I really like that play on paper uh kind of hard to see where it landed but so we're going to have to take a look in a moment Eric getting caught up early left kicks to the right side finds himself little walled up there forced to go sidearm out looks like he's just kind of playing pingpong on either side of the Fairway at this point good progression nonetheless and Lucas looks like he's able to progress pretty decently and will have a look on his third shot yeah there's like a small like little walk path on the other side of that so it's kind of like a mini mini line B getting all the way down there great shot from him is this is basically where you want to land obviously a little bit to the right to open up the Fairway a little more but terms of distance MJ putting him himself inside Circle two so...

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