2026 Barbasol Open at Austin | FPO R1B9 | Handley, Salonen, Pierce, Mandujano | Jomez Disc Golf
The 2026 Barbasol Open at Austin brings together top disc golfers for an exciting competition in Sprinkle Valley, a challenging wooded track located near Austin Beer Works Brewery. Hosts Erikica Sincho and Madison Walker provide commentary throughout the round, sharing insights on player performances, scores, and strategies. The duo highlights notable players like Paige Pierce, Missy Ganon, and Eveina Sololin, whose skills are put to the test on this demanding course. Throughout the back nine of Round 1B9, the hosts discuss techniques such as mid-range shots, backhand throws, and turning backhands, offering tips for viewers to improve their own game. They also share fun moments from the tournament, including Paige Pierce's impressive shot and Madison Walker's adrenaline-fueled experience after a birdie putt. With expert commentary and insider knowledge, this video offers an engaging look at the 2026 Barbasol Open at Austin, perfect for disc golf enthusiasts and fans of the sport.
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Hello and welcome to the back nine of round one of the 2026 Barbasol Open at Austin presented by Hampton in and home to sweets Austin East. We are at Sprinkle Valley today. I'm Erikica Sincho. >> I'm Madison Walker. We're your two hot keys. >> Honk. We go sprinkle sprinkle Harvey Harvey. Uh so two courses, back-to-back chances at this difficult wooded track uh here at the location of the Austin Beer Works Brewery. A very fun venue to play. Paige Pierce keeping it super clean. Three down through nine. Uh one behind Missy Ganon and quite a few ladies almost half the field under par through the front. Um, the best score we saw last year was a seven down out here held by Missy Ganon and Eveina Solinin. That would be an incredible score. Hole 10. My guess for the easiest hole today is a par 3 290 ft. Easiest, but still not easy. It keeps you honest. Um, I like a little flip up sidearm that pushes straight. Um, I would say backhand. Do you think like mid-range is is the most common? Probably. >> I think mid-range or even a putter. I think sometimes mid-ranges can go kind of far past. >> Mhm. That's the main mistake I think if you make is if you lace the shot, you get a skip and go deep and the putting is not great there. You do occasionally see early mistakes. Um, let's see a hot goose take a chance at it. >> I just ran to my car to get an umbrella and my adrenaline was just absolutely through the roof. >> Yeah, a little front did come through. >> Madness. Are you four down >> there? >> Uh, I don't know. >> Okay. Well, you had four birdies. We'll say that. I guess not. You're not on the screen, but you had four birdies. >> I think I was two down at the moment. >> Nice. So, how was your adrenaline after that? >> It stayed pretty high for a couple holes. >> Paige with a really pretty turning back hand, I think, with her fierce Eveina. >> Wow, that's as good as you can do it. Almost. I guess it's not in. >> I can't remember what the wind was here. Was it a bit of a headwind? >> Um, that was for AVR3. I...
