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TheDiscGolfGuyApril 3, 2023

2023 Throw Down the Mountain • R2B9 • Paul McBeth • Sullivan Tipton • JohnE McCray • Matthew Barajas

Watch as Paul McBeth sets the stage for an intense showdown on the back nine of 2023's Throw Down the Mountain tournament at the 11th Grand Canyon course. Joining him are fellow competitors Sullivan Tipton and Johnny McCray, with Matthew Barajas rounding out the field. The group tackles the challenging front nine, where Paul showcases his skills with a few inches off a perfect score. The infamous barbed wire fence, Heritage oak tree, and specific landing zones come into play, requiring precise touch shots and strategy. The course demands accuracy, forcing players to adapt and think creatively. Expert analysis and commentary provide insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each player, including Johnny McCray's legendary skills and Sullivan Tipton's chances on a tough back nine. With expert coverage and camera work, this video offers an immersive experience for disc golf enthusiasts, highlighting key techniques, strategies, and player performances that make Throw Down the Mountain one of the most exciting tournaments in the sport.

Watch Paul McBeth, Sullivan Tipton, JohnE McCray, & Matthew Barajas compete at R2B9's Throw Down the Mountain tournament.

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Video Transcript

hello everyone and welcome back we're here for the back nine of round number two 2023 throw it on the mountain 11 Grand Canyon course sets a stage Paul Macbeth off to a great start in this front nine but Sullivan Tipton AKA Sully trying to come after him Johnny McRae the legend along with Matthew Barajas we're here and ready to go and buy we of course the perks of disc golf have rejoined me and we're ready to do this again buddy I'm happy to be here with you Terry I love me some throw down the mountain back nine is a lot of fun Paul was just a few inches off of a perfect front nine and getting right into it whole 10 you're up against this barbed wire fence you have this kind of Heritage oak tree right in front of you that you have to throw a touch backhand underneath very specific Landing Zone and then you're headed back up this hill Paul going heat here hey we saw a crazy skip in round number one today it looks like he made a slight adjustment do you go too straight too far it's it's straighter than you would like but it's the good Miss he's gonna have a little forehand approach through that window great camera work right there but that's why I love this course Terry is it forces players to throw shots like that which I think there's a place for touch shots and the place for that shot is right about there that's a really good position there for Sully and so he had a pretty slow front just one down and Matt Barajas some nice putts but he had some pretty gnarly roles and he's just even through the front see if he can pick things up but unfortunately the back nine doesn't really get easier in my opinion I feel like there's a few more birdie I maybe they just come easier on the front but I might be making that up that's at least what I've noticed from our M or fpo coverage is that the front plays a little bit softer than the back but we'll see what our lead card can do and this is a pretty common shot to have to attempt if you don't quite make that corner an outstretched Macbeth so trying to find...

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