2026 Barbasol Open at Austin | FPO R1F9 | Handley, Salonen, Pierce, Mandujano | Jomez Disc Golf
The 2026 Barbasol Open at Austin is the first round of a highly anticipated disc golf tournament taking place at Sprinkle Valley and Harvey Penick. Madison Walker and Erica Sinchcom, the co-hosts, provide an in-depth look at the course and the top contenders. The event features some of the sport's biggest names, including reigning champion Holland Hanley and world champion Eveina Salonen. Throughout the video, Sinchcom breaks down key topics such as navigating tight tunnels, utilizing different throwing techniques, and understanding the importance of position on the tee box. She shares expert insights on how to approach tricky holes like the triple mando at hole one, which requires a high level of technical skill and strategy. With exclusive coverage from Disc Golf Network, viewers can enjoy live updates, analysis, and expert commentary as these top players battle for the top spot in this highly anticipated tournament.
Watch FPO pros compete in Austin, with expert analysis and course insights for the Barbasol Open.
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Hello and welcome to the first round of the 2026 Barbisol Open at Austin presented by Hampton in Home to Suites of Austin East. I'm Madison Walker. >> I'm Erica Sinchcom. We're the two hot geese. This is the second year we've done the open at Austin at Sprinkle Valley and Harvey Pennic. We're starting today at Sprinkle, tomorrow at Sprinkle, one Harvey, then a cut. It's a lot of information. Before we get into the actual throwing of the disc, I'm just here to remind you to check out the Disc Golf Network. And for a limited time, you do get one free month of DGN standard or pro with the code on the screen. JA's free at checkout. So check that all out. out. It's like three tournaments. >> That's true. >> Uh starting things off with hole one, a triple mando. It's a par4 and you have to of course get through that triple mando in order to get the birdie. Birdie is in play. It's a big downhill shot, but it's technical and it's a tunnel. Nose angle really does highlight your mistakes. Ideally, you want to be on the left side setting yourself up for a turnover backhand or a forehand. Uh it's difficult to get up inside the circle. I think most birdies are going to come from a circle two putt on the >> first up on the tea box from Grapevine, Texas. She is your current open champion and sponsored by Disc and Flight Factory, Holland Hanley. >> Holland Hanley, the winner of this event last year, looking to defend the cowboy hat. >> This is such a nerve check of a first hole. this little well pretty big triple mando and this is a very common play just kind of filtering into these trees. You can usually scramble from there for par. >> Next up on the T- box from Finland, she was your world champion in 2024 sponsored by Inova, Eveina Salin. >> Eveina with a really strong performance so far this season. She is gunning for the lead at every single event. This is a little bit early in the similar place that Holland's in, but through the Mando. >> Next up on the Tox from San Antonio, Texas. She was your open winner in 2020. Sponsored by Disc and Vessie, Valerie Mondoano. >> Valerie, a Texas local. She...
