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Gatekeeper MediaAugust 27, 2025

2025 PDGA Amateur World Championships | R2B9 | Thompkins, Bontrager, Hendrick, Wetzel | MA1

Watch the thrilling MA1 round two coverage of the 2025 PDGA Amateur World Championships presented by Disc at R2B9. This back nine footage showcases the best players in the future of the sport, including Thompkins, Bontrager, Hendrick, and Wetzel, as they battle it out for top spot. The course, located near Joseph Ste Miller's place in the same park, is a challenging and varied layout that requires skill and strategy to navigate. Commentators Derek and Chris guide viewers through the action, sharing expert insights on specific holes like 377 downhill, where Micah pulls off an incredible shot with a long, curved approach. The video also highlights key techniques, such as throwing straight lines and taking calculated risks. With its mix of birdies, eagles, and tricky shots, this footage is a must-watch for disc golf enthusiasts looking to see the sport's next generation in action.

Watch top players Thompkins, Bontrager & Hendrick compete at R2B9's challenging course in the MA1 division of the 2025 PDGA Amateur World Championships.

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Video Transcript

Well, hello everyone and welcome back to the back nine for MA1 round two of the 2025 AM World Championships presented by Disc. Really good to see a lot of these players which is the future of the sport. Really want to thank everybody for watching and tuning in on this ride. We got 10 days straight of coverage as we thank Marshall Street for weighing this commentary. Derek and Chris in the booth. Are you tired of hearing from us yet, everyone? If not, you know what's coming. Gateway Disports sponsoring the coverage. Thank you so much. As Derek, we're at the damn course. It's right next to Joseph Ste Miller. It's in the same park, I believe, just on the other side. We're going to see this course twice and it's pretty difficult. It has some teeth, but also some birdies. This back n has some easy holes. Couple holes that could be eagled as this is starting to turn into a race to maybe 40 under. >> And I was going to say, who doesn't like uh an eagle? Go birds, right? Hey, go birds. Hole 10, 377 downhill. This one is tricky. Could throw a big hiser to the right. kind of crash in right where those guys were putting from. If not, you can get a little more direct. Kind of take the left side, match the hillside, try to park the hole. This Micah looks like he's just kind of getting one down there and just will take a long stab at it because of how the green is, I would assume. >> Dude, this is money. That is an insane shot. >> Wow. >> Yeah, that is definitely worth the replay. >> Flips up. >> Just misses that ceiling. >> Great glide. >> Oh, going biger. Wasn't expecting that. >> Yeah, that was maybe too big. >> More direct approach. >> Oh yeah, look at that skip. Yeah, >> I know you'd be probably going that nice direct left side route. >> Oh, 100%. >> Zing one right in there. Yeah, I like throwing straight lines. >> M getting up there with a zone. Kind of a tester there. 20 ft maybe. You know, keeps you honest. >> If you come up short, you really can get an get aggressive with the bid >> as long as you keep it flat. So, if...

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