2023 Discraft Ledgstone Open | FPO R2B9 | Gannon, Vincent, Hansen, Widboom | Jomez Disc Golf
Watch the 2023 Discraft Ledgestone Open | FPO R2B9 as it heats up at Sunset Hills, a first-time venue for this prestigious tournament. Erica Stinchcomb and Madison Walker provide play-by-play commentary, sharing insights from the course and analyzing the performances of top players like Gannon, Vincent, Hansen, Widboom, and Jomez Disc Golf's pros. The duo discusses the challenges posed by the new layout, including the 301-foot front nine with a noticeable uphill slope and tall grass on one side. They highlight specific techniques, such as using distance lines to gauge shot selection, and provide expert advice on navigating obstacles like thick bushes and trees. With a focus on strategy and player analysis, this video offers an in-depth look at what makes the Discraft Ledgestone Open so compelling, from the skillful plays of top players to the mental toughness required to push through tough conditions.
Watch top FPOs compete at the 2023 Discraft Ledgestone Open with thrilling shots from Gannon, Pierce, Allen & Widboom.
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foreign hello and welcome to the back line of round two of the disccraft ledgestone open presented by Merrell we are at Sunset Hills for the first time this tournament we will be back tomorrow and then there will be a 50 cut before we return to Northwoods I'm Erica stinchcomb I'm Madison Walker we're your two hotkeys it is sweltering out there it's very sweaty it is just kind of a test of endurance I feel like yep but we do have a couple of fives down so six down owned shooting up from one of the other cards in contention for the lead in this round two wow Holland Hanley and Stacy ronsley um in the clubhouse that's amazing unreal what's the hot rounds we've seen here nine was the best last year I'm not sure overall yeah I knew eight had to be pushing it um I think most of the birdies are in the front nine the back nine I think it's a little tougher I do think it has just as many it's just there's more potential for uh higher scores yeah whole 10 looks a little different from years past at 301 feet it's slightly uphill that tall grass on the left hand side is new and not maintained but not out of bounds most people are just gonna Chuck something at that Willow in the middle and just hope it gets through there's not really one good line unless you have that distant sidearm there's more room on the left hand side to work the disc and let it come back Ella choosing to go backhand here with her swirly s line PD and I think that's probably the best way to at least get a putt just inside of the tree or the cleanest way rather I like to go outside of the tree but then you bring those bushes into play and you know that you're kind of depending on some good luck yeah and even though the forehand I think does have the most room to work there's a Guardian Tree that you can't quite see from this camera angle that makes it a little risky Ellen throwing her star Mamba it looks like into Circle two this one definitely has I feel like the most Circle two looks of any of the holes we play out here at Sunset...
