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TheDiscGolfGuyMarch 5, 2024

2024 Memorial • R1F9 • Ohn Scoggins • Jennifer Allen • Katarina Staalesen Bjørkås • Sofia Donnecke

The 2024 Memorial Championships feature card discussion offers an exclusive look at the world of professional disc golf as Jennifer Allen and Karina Staalesen Bjørkås take on the challenging Fountain Hills course. Sponsored by Discraft and Spinners on the Green, this event is a premier destination for players to showcase their skills. Shot analysis from Sophia Donnecke reveals the intricacies of navigating this demanding course, including the need to play safe to avoid out-of-bounds water on hole one. The discussion highlights the importance of strategy, particularly when approaching sloping holes with baskets positioned near water hazards. Jennifer Allen and Karina's first-round performances provide a glimpse into their approaches, showcasing the importance of technique and experience in high-pressure situations. With its mix of challenging shots and beautiful Arizona scenery, this video offers a unique perspective on professional disc golf.

Watch Ohn Scoggins, Jennifer Allen & more compete in the 2024 Memorial tournament. Thrilling plays ahead!

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Video Transcript

welcome everyone to the 2024 Memorial championships starting out at Fountain Hills this event is sponsored by Discraft and Spinners on the green the feature card is myself Jennifer Allen own Scoggin and Karina stos which is me and Sophia D with have beautiful weather starting out for round one this is the reason people live in Arizona I've really been enjoying this great weather it's yeah coming from Norway over here playing it's just amazing we're going to start out on hole one this is 318 ft crossing the out of bounds water the entire way across you can play safe to the right there is an OB line guarding that right side to keep you from going into hole four as well as back there by cowboy who we we all love because he helps us get all the ones that do find their way into the water back to us so big shout out to Cowboy thank you so much for always returning our disc to us safely Landing up there um by the tree about outside Circle one Edge your first drive there Jen was really great good way to start the tournament and S with own own followed it up with the exact same Drive close to circle's Edge mhm being your first event it's always scary the whole one intimidating you played it very safe ended up a bit safer than I would like to but uh I'm happy it's stayed in bounds I think everyone's first experience playing this course is definitely a little nerve-wracking and this shot is just as scary It is Well Done I had to turn around take a breath and just think okay yeah I got this and none of them are easy this from Sophia also complete death putt um all of these near the baskets are on a slope so very easy to catch Edge and roll back into the water OB so On's probably about oh 38 ft or so gives us such a great strong bid hole one going for a circle two yeah and you last to put so close and it was one of those things if I just like floated it up I felt like maybe it would fall in and just dropped a hair too soon yeah but I would not have ran that any more aggressively no you don't...

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