2019 PDGA National Tour: Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open Preview
Get ready to experience the thrill of Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open, one of the most iconic stops on the PDGA National Tour. Eagle McMann, last year's defending champion, shares his insights on how to conquer this challenging course at Emporia Country Club. With a signature hole 16 that stands at an intimidating 383 feet, players will face a daunting turning point that requires strategy and skill. McMann reveals the secrets behind his winning approach, including the importance of reading the wind and using high hyzer shots to gain an edge on the field. But don't be fooled - this isn't just about individual technique; it's also about navigating the course's dynamic layout and making split-second decisions that can make all the difference. Watch live as the top players take on Glass Blown Open, with Smashbox TV providing instant post-production scoring and recaps. Get the inside scoop on everything you need to know from the second stop on the PDGA National Tour.
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every course has a signature hole one that can inspire awe just as easily as it can induce heartbreak here at the Emporia Country Club that's hole 16 clocking in at 383 feet this iconic Island has serious turning-point potential whether it's at the World Championships or here at the dynamic disc glass blown open and nobody knows that better than defending champion eagle McMann I was last on the the keypad which was a gift from the disc golf gods had a great left-to-right win which meant that if I threw a high hyzer shot the left-to-right winds gonna push the Heiser straight so it was a perfect opportunity to throw a pd-2 onto the island and get two strokes on both of them to get the lead with two holes to play and yeah it was it was really exciting and though I had my adrenaline levels very high at that time with an extra day on the schedule that means one more crack at the island and for the women's division it's actually four more as the FPO field plays here at the Country Club every day this week 200 something foot hole I'm not thinking I'm ever gonna get outside the circle and that's really what this island is but it adds a whole nother element and especially late in the game you know hole 16 coming down the stretch so it's it's quite intimidating I would say I will be laying this one up actually I believe so if it's if there's no wind or and or I'm down and I need some strokes I might be going for it that's the real question this week play it safe or go on the attack hole 16 laying up every time I'm laying up I'll take four pars in this hole and I'll be running it every time unless there's a headwind no matter what decision players make you'll be able to see it all go down live to speak on smashbox TV and with five cards of post-production instant scoring from you discs and recaps here at p DJ media we'll have everything you need from the second stop on the PDG a national tour stay tuned
