2025 Taupō Classic | MPO | RD1 B9 | Jones, Fry, Sullivan, Burridge
Watch the thrilling first round back nine of the 2025 Taupō Classic presented by Coana, featuring world-class players like Eli Swanson, Francis Orange, and Ezra Robinson, who are competing for the top spot. This is the 21st edition of this prestigious tournament, held at a stunning location that boasts the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand, Lake Taupō. With its unique wind patterns and challenging layout, the course demands precision and speed control from players. The discussion highlights the importance of adapting to the wind direction and playing it safe when necessary, as exemplified by the effective use of the backhand shot. The expert analysis also touches on the strategic approach required for navigating the out-of-bounds areas and making the most of each shot's potential. With its expert commentary and captivating footage, this video provides an insider's look at the world of Disc Golf and the techniques used by top players to excel in competition.
Watch top pros Jones, Fry, Sullivan, and Burridge dominate at the 2025 Taupō Classic. Epic plays and high-stakes competition await!
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getting back into the action for this back nine of the first round of the 2025 TPO classic presented by coana this is the 21st edition of it as well had to skip a couple years for Co but 21 years they've been playing on this property Paul pretty incredible that blows my mind honestly when you said 21 I was I couldn't believe it yeah really cool biggest explosion in the summ southern hemisphere they said is what created the lake right by where we're playing the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand 610 ft deep average is about 350 the size of Singapore that's insane I don't know how big Singapore is though seriously somebody tell us below Eli Swanson leading the charge at seven under but Francis orange and Ezra Robinson coming in hot at as we get into ho 10 this is another beautiful part three I felt like we said it the entire front nine there's just a good distance provides a good difficulty the slope is fast so you got to match that speed control and the out of bounds is present ball just well placed OB here I mean you can throw a wide range of shots on this whole mid-range little Fairway something play ground yeah exactly because of the left to right wind I feel like this backhand is the play if you have it you can just zip zip a mid in there and we saw Kev throwing that disc incredible the last few days yeah in practice that's his Halo Rock his signature disc and he can throw that thing a mile would have been perfect for it he's been telling me he wants to play more we're not playing enough with Kev Kev does like those reps and what is this look at this bush though it creeps up out of nowhere stay out of it all right he's still got a putt I think I don't think he penetrated too much but that left side Bush you play something a little faster with some Edge it they just filter right into it yep jackoo Kaiser flip got to get past that out of bounds does not though well give it to him come on Richie look at this guy's hair by the way he has to like keep his hair pulled up because it goes past his...
