2026 Australasian Open | FPO Final RD F9 | Mertsch, Hokom, Pierce, Reigh
The 2026 Australasian Open is one of two stops on MVP's Tour Down Under, featuring some of the world's top female disc golfers competing at Spa Park in New Zealand. The FPO final round lead card, including Cat Merch, Sarah Hokom, and Paige Pierce, tees off at this highly-rated course, one of the southern hemisphere's best. Hosted by Nate Perkins and Paul Oman, the event showcases the skills of these talented players as they navigate challenging holes like the par five, 733 ft double mando off the tee at hole one. With its mix of technical shots and scenic beauty, Spa Park is a favorite among disc golf enthusiasts, offering an enjoyable experience for both players and spectators.
Watch the intense conclusion of the 2026 Australasian Open FPO Final RD as Mina Mertsch, Katrin Hokom, Paige Pierce, & Rebecca Reigh compete for victory.
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All right, everyone. Welcome into [music] the 2026 Discraft Australasian Open presented by OTB. This is the second stop [music] on MVP's Tour Down Under down here in New Zealand. It's Nate Perkins. It's Paul Oman. Sarah Hokom, she's on her way to Auckland. The crew, the Goat Throw crew, myself and Paul, we're sticking around Taupo a little longer. We're going to Mount Maunganui tomorrow. So, that's why [music] you got Paul and I. Paul, what do you have to say about Spa Park? Um it's one of my favorite places to play disc golf on the planet. I'm not just saying that because I'm in New Zealand. It's a really enjoyable park to play in. I mean, yeah. And this is a really enjoyable human to be around right here. Cat Merch, she's a joy. She also [music] rips a disc out of Rose Bud, Arkansas, 965 rated. She's leading the pack. And one of her best friends, Chandler Ray, aka Chowder, >> [music] >> Yeah, she's uh up-and-coming FPO player here. Grinding out of the season last year and uh really starting to turn things on here. Love to see it happening in New Zealand. >> [music] >> And 2012 world champion Sarah Hokom continues [music] the grind here. This is, I believe, her 22nd [music] season playing professional disc golf. Yeah. Can you even believe? >> I remember [music] catching catching her in St. Louis when I was coming up. And uh yeah, she's been playing a long time. Great to see her still still getting after it. And then a familiar face to >> [music] >> many disc golf lovers, Paige Pierce. The FPO goat. In my mind, I mean, 17 FPO majors and I think redefined women's [music] disc golf. I love that. Well put. Hole one, par five for the ladies, 733 ft. Double mando off of the tee. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to round three, the final round here of the 2026 Discraft Australasian Open presented by OTB Discs. This is our FPO lead card about to tee off at the number one rated course in the southern hemisphere. We are at Spa Park and you are watching FPO final round lead card action here on Goat Throw. The 2026 Discraft Australasian Open presented by OTB Discs is proudly brought to you by the Taupo Disc Golf Club in association with...
