2017 Hall of Fame Classic - Rnd 1|Back 9 - Paige Pierce, Des Reading, Jessica Weese, Ashley Collins
Watch as Paige Pierce, Des Reading, Jessica Weese, and Ashley Collins take on the challenging back nine of the 2017 Hall of Fame Classic National Tour event at the Disc Golf Hall of Fame course. Hosted by Terry "The Disc Golf Guy", this video captures the intensity of Round 1, highlighting key moments from each player's round. Observe Des Reading's strategic approach as she navigates holes 10 and 11, showcasing her skills on both forehand and backhand putts. Jessica Weese also makes a strong impression with her precise drives and controlled releases, while Ashley Collins takes aim at the green with determination. Meanwhile, Paige Pierce brings her signature style to the course, employing creative techniques like the lunging jump cut. Set in the midst of a humid summer day, the Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic is known for its demanding conditions and intricate course design. With temperatures in the 80s and humidity levels reaching up to 92%, the players must be at their best to navigate the challenging terrain.
Watch Paige Pierce & top pros compete in thrilling action at the 2017 Hall of Fame Classic! Featuring Des Reading, Jessica Weese & Ashley Collins.
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I'm the disc golf guy and welcome to the back nine of the opening round here at the disc golf Hall of Fame classic National Tour event I'm your host Terry middle of the disc golf guy and we are catching up as we move over to hole number ten des reading on the tee here for the 305 foot first hole of the back nine and she's going right up the middle this has a slight turnover to it should set up very well for a forehand dominant player like Jessica Wiese Jessica catches the trees on the left side actually Collins also on the card keeping it low going with the forehand that stands up a little too much she's says shoot that's a little far could have used a little bit more finish to that page with a backhand that would have loved a little more turn as well that's finishing hard left Jessica's gonna be just looking to get up and down here there's a little bit of a drop-off behind the basket Jessica catches a late tree which kicks her to the right des whose putter has been hot connecting on very long birdie putts on both holes 7 and 9 page Pierce who goes with a lunging jump cut more often than when she's long range like this what a putt by Pierce pushing at least 65 feet Collins not able to convert on the birdie Jessica's gonna walk away with a par desk using some form of rosin bag making sure her hands and discs are nice and dry the humidity is just about disgusting I believe it was around 92 or 98 208 percent humidity I'm not sure is very very humid temperatures thankfully only in the 80s but there is little to no wind and somewhat cloudy move it on to all 11 whole 11 coming in at 535 feet there is a route you could go off to the left you see somewhat of a gap on the left side of your screen however I would venture to guess about 95% of competitors take this right-side route at least to this pin position low and straight looks like she could have used a little bit of Heiser from that Ashley begging forward to get through it looks like it's good huh des will have a standstill approach and a good-looking...
