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TheDiscGolfGuyFebruary 2, 2018

2018 Maricopa Meadows Open - Ulibarri, Barela, Johnson, Herr, Krueger - R1 Front Half

Watch as top players take on the challenging Maricopa Meadows Open course in Arizona. The 2018 round one front half features a star-studded field including Anthony Barela, Paul Ulibarri, Preston Johnson, AJ Her and MVP's Jason Krueger. MVP Disc Sports is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this event, showcasing their expertise and support for professional disc golf. Jason Krueger gets the round off to a strong start, navigating the 460-foot hole nine with skill. The group faces obstacles including out-of-bounds (OB) areas, gravel terrain, and treacherous elevation changes. As they tackle each shot, players must carefully consider their approach, choosing between safe routes and riskier shots for birdies. Expert analysis from experienced disc golfers offers valuable insights into the strategies employed by these top players. From Uli's great looking angle to Preston's solid putt, watch as techniques like forehand and approach shots are showcased in action. The Maricopa Meadows Open is a must-watch event for fans of professional disc golf, offering a thrilling glimpse into the world of this exciting sport.

Watch top pros Ulibarri, Barela, Johnson, Herr, & Krueger compete in R1 of the Maricopa Meadows Open.

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Video Transcript

hello everyone and welcome to the 2018 Maricopa Meadows open round number one front half with an awesome group including Anthony Barela Paul you labarie Preston Johnson AJ her and MVPs very own Jason Kruger we're in the HOA as in the home owners association course found in Maricopa Arizona chasing Kruger of MVP on the tee first and foremost huge shout out to MVP disc sports they are our presenting sponsor here of the coverage this weekend and Jason starting out on hole number nine up 460 footer finds the OB on that right hand side anytime you're in the gravel area gonna be OB and there's also OB to the left meaning the road AJ her saw his brother the previous weekend in Arizona Jeremy and at 460 feet these guys are just trying to put a really good pump out there you will see in a moment there is a easement or great of sorts there it looks like a little tunnel area there is OB directly in front of that you could also go wide OB to the right if you find the playground area so you really just want to put this one in play certainly a bonus if you could get up there and get the birdie here at this 460 footer it's a little bit elevated with some danger around it I think you just want to start out with a three here if you can Jason pulls himself one meter in bounds Rosa's approach shot up toward the pin AJ asked what he's doing it's like well first of all jitters here everyone's trying to get comfortable it's about 10:30 in the morning and there is that OB area I referenced a minute ago and Preston forehand the short Uli's got a great looking angle here you may have seen this on Instagram oh just not enough you really put himself within putting range not able to capitalize a be fights through after taking the penalty stroke solid putt by Preston not too bad to get started there I want to leave yourself that kind of tester on the first hole but I could build a little bit of confidence at the same time the flow of play-action full of play meaning even if you're not necessarily the person that's deemed to go next if your group agrees with it usually they'll...

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