2026 LVO - Go Throw Tour Championship by Prodigy | RD1 F9 | Barela, Jones, Conrad, Carman
The 2026 Lost Valley Open opens with a heartfelt tribute to Brian, a legendary figure in the disc golf community and father-in-law to a dedicated player. Friends and family reflect on his immense impact, noting how his presence made casual rounds at Knocky unforgettable and how his passion helped establish the Naka Mixon course. The segment highlights the strong community bonds fostered by Brian, whose legacy continues through his daughter, Devon, and local disc golf shops that owe their success to his guidance. As the narrative shifts to tournament coverage, viewers are introduced to the 2026 Gothrow Championship, brought to you by OTB East and Prodigy Discs. The broadcast features commentary from Austin Turner, who joins the team to provide fresh perspectives on the competition. The event kicks off with Round 1, Hole 9, showcasing top professional players including Barela, Jones, Conrad, and Carman. This coverage blends emotional remembrance with high-level athletic performance, capturing both the spirit of the disc golf community and the intense strategy on the course. Fans can expect detailed insights into player techniques and live action, making this a must-watch for anyone following the Gothrow Tour. The combination of personal stories and competitive disc golf creates a unique viewing experience that honors the past while celebrating the present.
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Brian's my father-in-law and I've been married to his daughter now for 10 years. We've been playing disc golf together for about 15 years. So, we're we're a big disc golf family. >> I That's what I That's what I hear and that's what I know. those grunts from across the course and uh it seems quiet now on the courses without him like I don't know how he was everywhere you know everybody's seen him everywhere you know people just playing casual rounds at knocky during the week when they're thinking they're going to be alone and who do you run into be Fred you know what I mean >> my name is Kevin Laboski I was uh fortunate enough to to get the opportunity to put Naka Mixon in. I think it was probably in the 1990s. Brian, I said, you know, I got an opportunity to put a course in and he was on board and that was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life was asking him to do that. >> Just the crew at Naki shows, you know, how much passion they have in honor of my dad and the work he put in. I think a community was a big part of what why he did what he did. >> Brian was loved in this community more than I think anybody could imagine. And Brian loved just as much as he was loved. He was the epitome of kind of that patriarch of your community, if you will. But I know he's proud of all of us and uh he's proud of his daughter and Devon. Uh, and uh, we I wouldn't have this disc golf shop if it wasn't for for Brian and what he did for me and for our family. Just a huge amount of gratitude and we miss him. Welcome into Gothro coverage here for the 2026 Lost Valley Open, which is the Gothrow Championship for 2026. All of this brought to you guys by OTB East, as well as Prodigy Discs for the Gothrow Tour here in 26. Special spot we're at today. I've also got a new contestant here trying out for the go throw coverage. We got commentary from Austin Turner with us today. Austin, man, excited to get your point of view on some of this stuff. >> Dude, I'm ready to...
