2025 Taupō Classic | FPO | Final RD B9 | Weatherman, Choceck, Donnecke, Korver
The 2025 Taupō Classic presented by Kosana New Zealand is a thrilling production of the top disc golf tournament, showcasing the world's best players in action. Juliana Corver, a five-time world champion, shares her experience and insights on playing this iconic course set amidst breathtaking natural beauty. The video highlights the challenges of the final round, particularly on hole 10, where players must navigate a demanding par-3 with obstacles on both sides. Emily Weatherman holds a three-stroke lead, but Sophia's hot play and Taylor's strength pose a threat to her advantage. Fans can learn from Corver's expertise as she shares tips on mastering the disc air bounce, a crucial technique in navigating tight spaces and avoiding OBs. The video also offers a glimpse into the unique atmosphere of New Zealand, with its stunning landscapes and world-class amenities, making it an ideal setting for top-level disc golf competition.
Watch the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Taupō Classic featuring top female players Weatherman, Choceck, Donnecke, and Korver in action!
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all right everyone welcome back in it's go throw's production of the 2025 topa classic presented by kosana New Zealand this is the back nine of the final round Emily weatherman has a three-stroke lead over Taylor chosi Sophia's playing hot JK trying to get that last cash spot I'm Nate Perkins here with five-time world champion Juliana corver what a pleasure to be here in New Zealand play this tournament experience the yato River Spa Park I was soaking in the wakia thermal pools every night I know that you and Jim enjoyed it again this year talk about this venue talk about this city uh there's there's just so much natural Beauty and we get to experience it in um many different flavors and it's so special because of all of that this a hole number 10 at the par 3 394 ft plays downhill so it plays much shorter than the 394 there is a mandatory on the left there's an OB line on the right and long Sophia Juiced this yesterday nearly found Obie deep see if she can recreate that line oh that is eer out of the hand likely going to fly the mandatory now this one's giving Emily some trouble she keeps hitting that limb right off the T oh and today just flies under it but still going to turn it over and still finds the out of bounds what what is it mechanically that causes that air bounce well it throwing down with the nose up okay it seems like only a few people can really recreate that I I've never been able to do it myself I I find it easier with a lid than it is with a golf disc so a lot of times your your disc off shots will will do that a little bit but Taylor is a little bit more exaggerated with that air bounce she has much more strength okay you feel like the strength's involved it's let us know in the comments guys how do how do you make the disc air bounce what do you guys think it's not not a whole you want to go OB early on it's it's a difficult approach hard to really get close to it yeah and fast green don't know exactly how much ground play you're going to get Sophia advancing to the Drop Zone...
