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PDGA VideosJune 18, 2022

2022 United States Disc Golf Championship - Final Round Player Interviews

The 2022 United States Disc Golf Championship - Final Round Player Interviews brings together three of the sport's top players for a candid conversation as they prepare to take on the challenging course at its final round. Braden Sides and Ilkan Grow share their strategies for overcoming the long holes, while Zachary Tassone discusses his mental approach to competition, citing a strong mental game as key to his success. Hear from these talented players about their experiences competing in one of the most prestigious disc golf tournaments, including the Augusta Disc Golf Association's support and their preparation for the final round. The conversation offers a glimpse into the mindset of top players as they navigate the course's demanding terrain and compete for the championship title.

Watch final round player interviews from the 2022 US Disc Golf Championship featuring top players' insights on the course.

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Video Transcript

my name is braden sides pdga number 12963 and i'm from north augusta south carolina game plans just play like i know i can play and i think i have a good shot at taking it down i know i'll be a little nervy but i'll settle into it and and hopefully execute i came here last year it's even better than last year it's just it's been a blast shout out to the adga the augusta disc golf association for all of their support those guys have been incredible and rooting me on from home shout out to my mom and dad for always being supportive and shout out to three of my best friends who have actually traveled up here with me and have been there by my side my name is ilkan grow i'm pdj number 145831 one fact i'm still in it speaks to like how difficult this course is it's just so long uh there are great players out here who can crush and it's still difficult because of like you gotta be throwing it far but you always also gotta land in a landing a good spot for you to get a birdie in birdies are so tough out here i was able to mentally tough it out come through still in second only two back i got as good of a shot as anybody i feel like if i bring my a-game i can win this thing and just the fact that i push through some difficulties is very very encouraging for the rest of this term and tournaments coming up in the future for me my name is zachary tassone my pdga number is 153146 being able to compete under pressure is definitely something that i am very proud of i've you know played a bunch of sports over my very long years compared to some of these other kids but uh you know i feel like i it's definitely you know something that i am known for you know strong mental game i'm not going to collapse on a bogey or a bad shot so just kind of play each shot does its own thing whatever happened last shot doesn't matter just whatever the best option is for the next shot that's all i'm thinking about game plan was kind of just keep the lead you know i'm playing with some...