2026 LWS Open @ Idlewild | MPO R2F9 | Buhr, Dickerson, Nieminen, Queen | Jomez Disc Golf
The 2026 LWS Open at Idlewild delivers high-quality disc golf action, featuring a diverse lineup of professional players including Chris Dickerson, Jesse Nieminen, and Nathan Queen. Presented by Dynamic Discs and The Natty, this event showcases varying playing styles, from Nieminen’s specialized forehand lines to Queen’s lefty woods game and Dickerson’s consistent history at the venue. The broadcast highlights the strategic nuances of the course, particularly on Hole One, where players must navigate subtle wind conditions and significant out-of-bounds hazards. The discussion delves into specific shot mechanics, such as managing the flip point on a disc to prevent excessive turn-off that could carry a throw down a hillside. This terrain feature creates unique opportunities for eagle putts from strategic landing zones, while also posing risks if mishandled. Viewers can expect analysis on how players adjust their lines and power in calm weather conditions, balancing aggressive throws with necessary control to keep discs in play. The video offers an engaging look at the technical aspects of disc golf, emphasizing how course layout and weather interact with player skill. It is an ideal watch for enthusiasts interested in professional-level strategy, shot shaping, and the competitive atmosphere of the LWS Open. Enjoy the expert commentary and close-up looks at the drives and approaches that define this prestigious tournament.
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[music] Hello and welcome to the 2026 LWS Open at Isa Wild presented by Dynamic This and The Natty. We are back >> Paul Uliberry here to bring you the action. And the action is what we will have because we have an awesome card for you guys right now. Who we got? >> Yeah, I got myself Chris Dickerson who has had a great history at this tournament. Jesse Neman who is a forehand specialist. So you're going to see a lot of cool lines from him today and Nathan Queen also known for his woods golf as a lefty player. So we got all different types of spins on the card. >> All right. What about hole one? Is there a little wind out there or we just chilling with a nice calm day? I think we're chilling. Today was very calm out there. There's a few gusts here and there, especially in the open at this point, but yeah, at this point in the day, getting toward 4:00, there wasn't really too much going on. So, basically, just let it rip and see what you can do and hold on. >> I love it. Yeah, just don't go left. Left's out of bounds, right out of bounds. Put something in the middle. Pop it in the circle. Get yourself a nice easy birdie >> or unleash the fury like yesterday. just parked the hole. >> Curious to see if you can repeat that shot shape. Pretty hard to repeat. >> It's very hard to repeat. It's a very specific flip point. What I mean by that is the right about there is when the disc is turning >> too much. And so, yeah, that one was like didn't look that bad, but you can see the second it gets moving right toward the the hill there, it's going to keep dragging down that hill, which is part of the reason you can park this hole where you can definitely get down there for an eagle putt is that hill, but it can also bite you. [cheering and applause] >> You did get down before the out of bounds and you're kind of pushing it down there. >> Yeah, it's actually a good spot, too, because it opens up that sidearm into the green. You don't have to mess with the tree by the basket or the two...
