6th Annual Persimmon Ridge Retreat | RD1 B9 | Gibson, Marwede, Anttila, Lätt
The 6th Annual Persimmon Ridge Retreat highlights the best of Disc Golf as top players compete on one of the most challenging courses in the country, Pimon Ridge. Luke Humphreys and Mr. Tall are joined by Paul Omen to bring back coverage of this highly anticipated event, sponsored by MVP Discs. At Persimmon Ridge, golfers face obstacles like uphill shots and dense woodland areas, requiring precision and strategy to navigate. The course's infamous holes, such as the 248 ft challenge, demand skillful throws with precise control. Watch as players like Cran Parker and Welk lead the pack, showcasing their skills in a battle for the top spot. Austin, known for his trusty forehand cat disc, shares his winning strategy on hole 18, highlighting the importance of late wood and precision release. The event also features notable holes with tricky grain conditions, emphasizing the need for expert shot selection and technique.
Watch thrilling moments from the 6th Annual Persimmon Ridge Retreat tournament featuring Gibson, Marwede, Anttila, & Lätt.
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all right We've Got Back N coverage of the sixth annual Pimon Ridge Retreat brought to you guys by MVP discs once again I'm Luke humph joined in the booth by Mr tall Paul Omen bunch of good wood carings at this place we haven't even talked about that or the eclipse that's happening on Monday been too busy talking about all this good golf being played by these guys right here I'd say the front 's a little harder would you agree I would agree 100% these guys have chopped it up quite well that's a look at the leaderboard right there Paul cran Parker Welk leading the way but almost finished with their rounds so that's a pretty good score to beat something around eight under it might be lead card sson 6 through 12 that's a nice round starting off with one of our good wooded holes here at Pimon Ridge it's only 248 but it plays uphill I say it's more of like a 280 shot I'll give you that you can go forehand flip up butter mid-range you don't want to throw it too fast though cuz clearing that little grain and going under the Cedars behind it one of the worst mistakes you can make yeah this is about as close as it must get here at this course just going to come out with a little anheiser oh little arrows when we saw him win it Austin he used that exact disc in his approach shot on 18 to secure the win that's his t tactic that he leans on usually throwing really good shots with that he giving us the forehand cat and late wood still in the opening yeah pushed through that wood got himself a look from Andy range this is a bread and butter type of shot for silver just a flip up forehand go in oh my goodness goodness you don't really see people get basket High here h a little nose Up release Drew is going MVP putter that one just held onto his hand a little bit wow from a knee okay let's see what he's got still some work to do yeah not terrible give himself a putt right there by mared yeah not where these guys want to be on a 248 ft hole no I think that the left kick is the harder...
