Took my boys down to Emporia today to view the GBO top cards. We followed the second card almost exclusively because it was power-packed (McBeth, Ulibarri, big Jerm, and Nikko). First time my kids (11 and 9) have seen top pros play in person and they loved it. The wind was a bit gusty at times and it seemed to effect a few throws but overall it was impressive to see these guys play so solid in unfavorable conditions. I would say none of them were on their A game (especially putting), however Uli was very very solid and made the fewest mistakes. Nikko STRUGGLED with a couple OB's and many many missed puts that he normally drains, kinda wished he would have been more competitive. Aside from being able to view some of the most talented golfers in the world, we were able to chat with several of the pros and my hat is off to Ricky Wysocki (sp). He not only took the time to sign my boys discs (which all the pros were great about) but he took time to engage in a conversation with them asking them multiple question about themselves and dg. As a dad I was very impressed with him and his willingness to spend a little time after his round to make my kids day. On our car ride back to KC they were both in agreement that he was "their favorite".
Also want to give a shout out to the Bearded Brothers energy bar guys. We had arrived at the course thinking that there would be a "fly mart" or some sort of disc booth set up so that people could buy plastic, but there was nothing. Rather than making us go into town to get discs (for my kids to have signed) the Bearded Brother guy opened up his trunk, took out 2 very nice, very new discs out of his personal bag and gave them to my sons. He insisted that we take them so that we could get back out on the course to follow the players and eventually get their autographs. He also gave us a few of their energy bars which we chowed down on and thoroughly enjoyed! Thank Mr. Bearded Bro! That was very generous of you and we appreciate it!