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This Is IMPORTANT For Disc Golf
Discover the biggest thing to happen in disc golf over the past 20 years and how it's taking our sport by storm. Join Jefferson as he breaks down his experience at the World Games, where disc golf made its debut alongside other exciting events like Turku. Although the app can make DGN look better than ever, the lack of screen recording allowed for some exciting footage to be shared. Jefferson takes you through the highlights of the tournament, including the thrilling alternate shot doubles format featuring top players from around the world such as Ganon Burr and Christinen, Thomas Gilbert, Missy Ganon, Eveina Solin, Manibu Kajyama, Ntori Tukinan, and more. Be sure to check out Brian Airhart's commentary, which added a professional touch to the broadcast and clarified any confusion for new viewers. Find out what this means for disc golf's future growth and whether it can pave the way for international recognition – including potentially landing in the Olympics.
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The biggest thing to happen in our sport in over 20 years, yet no one knows about it. What's up, disgenerates? It's the Disc World. I'm Jefferson, and alongside me as always, the one with all the holes in his game, Swiss cheese. Breaking down the world games. Well, as much as we can. Oh, plus Turku happened, I guess. Before we get into the video, I just want to say we got pre-orders for the Peoria shirts down in the description. Or if you see us this weekend at Ledgestone, you can pick yours up there. Just say what's up. I'm sure at this point most of you have heard about Disc Golf being in the world games, but that's about it. I don't blame you because their app made DGN look better than ever. However, they both shared this fun feature of not allowing screen recording, which means we can't show you any clips from the actual event. I highly recommend you check out at least the finals because this tournament was huge for disc golf's chances to get into the Olympics. I know that's a long shot and honestly I used to be someone who laughed even at the mention of that idea. But then I realized I'd rather the PDGA have a goal they're working towards rather than not. This way they can at least be trying to achieve the growth of the sport internationally as well as finding the format that will need to be adapted if we do keep playing in these extracurriculars. The World Games used alternate shot doubles that featured 16 countries represented by a man and woman. There's many recognizable names from tour including the world's best Ganon Burr and Christristen let also including other fan favorites such as Thomas Gilbert, Missy Ganon, Eveina Solin, Manibu Kajyama, Ntori Tukinan and more. The best addition in my opinion was Brian Airhart on the mic. He carried Disc on his shoulders the entire broadcast, not being afraid to set straight any information that needed clarification to what could only be assumed to be a fresh audience. There was times Brian could fill gaps or shut down random thoughts from the co-host. Not his fault either, as it seemed he was genuinely curious about things, and it was good for Hehart to give correct answers instead of speculation from clueless spectators. The countries would...
