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TheDiscGolfGuyDecember 3, 2022

2022 Chain Hawk Open XI • R1F9 • Thomas Gilbert • Garrett Gurthie • Gavin Rathbun • Andrew Fish

The 2022 Chain Hawk Open XI is on display in this video from Dynamic Discs, showcasing the first nine holes of the tournament. Defending champion Thomas Gilbert faces stiff competition from hometown favorite Garrett Gurthie, also a past champion, as well as newcomers Gavin Rathbun and Andrew Fish. The crew provides commentary on the challenging North side park layout, featuring treacherous obstacles and precise throwing techniques. Double G's solid opening shot sets the tone for an exciting match, while Thomas Gilbert struggles with a tricky shot into the one tree. Meanwhile, Gavin and Garrett take turns trading throws, showcasing their skills and experience. With four champions tied in just 10 years of competition, this tournament promises thrilling moments and close finishes. The beautiful Florida landscape provides a picturesque backdrop for the action, making for an engaging watch for disc golf fans.

Watch top players Thomas Gilbert, Garrett Gurthie, Gavin Rathbun & Andrew Fish compete in R1F9 of the 2022 Chain Hawk Open XI tournament.

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Video Transcript

hello everyone and welcome to the 2022 chainhawk open 11 presented by Dynamic Discs here defending Champion Thomas Gilbert he's back he's in Florida ready to go as we kick off the front nine here at the North side park double G along with the rest of the crew Kevin Rathbun and Andrew fish will round out our card good day certainly Hometown favorite double G nobody represents Gainesville more in disc golf than this guy nice solid opening shot Gavin also a chain Hawk open champion in fact took this down at the Ninth Annual back in 2020 . and Andrew fish who has taken to touring for the team Discraft and yes he just goes by fish so I don't think I'm just making up a name I've been instructed in previous commentary it's just fish and getting lucky there is fish now Thomas hit the one tree you really can't hit here and well out of position that was more flat than he was looking for definitely want to have that skip flare if anything however he should be able to get up and down from there a little oh and the anti-skip at the end that actually pulls him into the right side out of bounds he's way up near the pin but looking like a Parr at best and then this is hung too wide oh no not a good start for Gavin Gilbert throwing his third before girthy's even got to his lie to throw his second Thomas as we mentioned won this last year and then double G won it back in 2013 and 2019. as he almost tried to dunk it in for the eagle on one so four Cho Champions here four titles in the 10 years it's been offered so fish will pick up the par that's after the obstroke Beautiful Friday afternoon in Gainesville Florida it's December 2nd almost know when to speak of course you feel a little bit of the Gainesville humidity but overall beautiful conditions they will play this course in the first and third round two will feature Jonesville Park so couple penalty Strokes result in pars and double G now with the opportunity to take the lone Birdie on the card there's something to be said about the first putt of the round feel like it can always kind of set a tone for...

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