2026 Taranaki Open | RD1 F9 | Ellis, Humphries, Orange, Williams
Watch as top disc golfers take to Englewood Golf Club in New Zealand for the 2026 Taranaki Open. Luke Humphries returns after a year off, hungry to reclaim his title, while Rally Williams, rated 1032, looks to continue his dominance with one of the cleanest swings in pro disc golf history. Meanwhile, Francis Orange has been steadily improving, showcasing his versatile forehand and backhand skills and deadly spin putts. The two-time DGP champ and a slew of other talented players are vying for victory at this highly anticipated tournament. Set against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand's volcanic landscape, the Englewood Golf Club provides an idyllic setting for some of the world's best disc golfers to showcase their skills.
Watch thrilling round 1 final 9 highlights from the 2026 Taranaki Open with top disc golfers Ellis, Humphries, Orange & Williams in action.
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[music] Welcome in everybody. This is the 2026 Tatanaki Disc Golf Open presented [music] by MVP Discs. This is the start of the third year of the Tour Down Under and Gothro's third year [music] being the partner in it. Sitting beside me though, the co-host who's been here even longer, four years in fact, Mr. Nate Perkins. We're back in New Zealand. Man, >> I can't seem to get enough of this beautiful country. Couldn't be more excited to sit here next to you and walk through this coverage. Loving this new song. >> Oh, yeah. >> Gabe himself indeed. [music] Here at Englewood Golf Club. This is our second year being at Tatanaki. Beautiful spot right next to that [music] volcano. Insane views from this spot. >> Incredible. You going to climb it this year, Luke? >> If I get the chance. I told you I would. You did it last year and I'm not going to miss out if I have another chance. Leading us off the man who came and swept New Zealand last time he was here. >> Yeah, he did. Did he went three for three in the tournaments that he played in, I believe. I I believe he didn't finish one. He won the national title. He took last year off. Luke did not. He's back for it. He loves his country. He's hungry for it. 1010 rated, but he is playing some great golf lately. Played great down in Puerto Rico. Yeah. pushed Kev down in Mexico. >> Tried >> Rally Williams 1032 rated one of the cleanest swings in the history of professional disc golf. He won the very first disc golf pro tour event ever back in 2016. He's actually a twotime DGP champ. And Francis Orange, what do you have to say [music] about his swing? It's gotten better and better every year I've seen it. Forehand, backhand. He's got a really complete game and a good spin putt. Can't wait to watch what he does. He's continued to develop [music] and we're starting to see some of these New Zealanders really come into their form now. This is their third year playing on coverage. [music] The big dogs come into town. You know, it's it's a little eyes bright at first, but I think they're settling down. This is a great first hole perk. I love this one,...
