timj5304
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Louis laporta just won the mill stream open the other weekend beating long time 1000 rated player Kyle pinkman and a host of other solid top pros
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2014 Am Worlds...Minneapolis
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Louis laporta just won the mill stream open the other weekend beating long time 1000 rated player Kyle pinkman and a host of other solid top pros
Yes Kaposia hole #2 (normal 5) was aced. Skip with a destroyer I think.
Dammmmmmnnnnnnn. That is a shot I'd like to see.
Probably one of the toughest holes out there.
smarkquart
* Ace Member *
Maybe one of the toughest to ace, not taking that accomplishment away, but that hole does have a fair fairway. There were a lot tougher holes out in the tournament; so many that were not even reachable in 2 or 3 unless a miracle happened.
Do people like when they mess with the OG layouts and play X tee to Y basket or make up different tees and so on?
I always thought this was a little weird and I enjoy seeing how the courses are "normally" played more often than not unless its truly just not viable.
seems to be the "norm" a lot of top tournaments though'
I always thought this was a little weird and I enjoy seeing how the courses are "normally" played more often than not unless its truly just not viable.
seems to be the "norm" a lot of top tournaments though'
smarkquart
* Ace Member *
I hate the idea of adding challenge and changing holes at courses because the point of Am Worlds moving every year is to showcase the courses in the region. By changing the holes you are no longer showcasing the courses or specific holes. If anything, you are only showing off the landscape because the majority of the changes will likely never be seen again unless a future TD wants to be cute. These are not going to be permanent layout changes; I will never play them again unless I go safari.
We are giving a false and inflated impression of the difficulty of our courses. I understand that many of us expect this of a major tournament, but still it is not an accurate representation of the courses we normally play and brag about here in Minnesota.
With that being said, I did like the changes at Kenwood because the majority of the changes occurred on the open and featureless holes. Thankfully they left the wooded holes alone. The same could be said of Hole 1 at Kaposia. They removed three birdie-able holes and replaced it with a more challenging and appropriate hole. However, I totally disagree with the hockey rink hole later in the course. How is that representative of what Kaposia is like? The uphill hole as it was is difficult enough and provides the scoring separation you are looking for in a tournament. The new change was just down right mean because in one hole you can ruin an entire round, but there was little advantage for those who simply played it well. Even the Gold version of Kaposia is a better and more accurate representation.
Well said and I share the same sentiment.
Nope, we are not editing them. It takes HOURS to do that, and we just don't have the time with all the other stuff. I think after so long, YT lets you watch it in fast forward, that is what I recommend.
Thanks for watching!
spinachd
Eagle Member
I like North Valley as a tournament course and I think the Majestic should always finish there. Partly because it is spectator and filming friendly. Kaposia (my kids call it Jurassic Park) was a nightmare to watch the final nine.
I never liked Highland Ski hill as a final site. It may be difficult but it is boring to look at and exhausting for a gallery (especially when the gallery is made up of players that just played it in 90 F heat and 100% humidity).
I'm curious how Bryant Lake is playing for people. It's such a photogenic course. I hope there is some good footage.
I never liked Highland Ski hill as a final site. It may be difficult but it is boring to look at and exhausting for a gallery (especially when the gallery is made up of players that just played it in 90 F heat and 100% humidity).
I'm curious how Bryant Lake is playing for people. It's such a photogenic course. I hope there is some good footage.
spinachd
Eagle Member
Thank you for the coverage. Terry is a nice guy. I played in his Valley View league a few years ago and he gives out a lot of plastic. Mark Peterson does too (Brown Deer in the league longs is so awesome) . Must be a Milwaukee thing.
bhadella
* Ace Member *
How dare that 940 rated player not go pro? He has no business holding onto his amateur status and playing Worlds.
I love the Valley as a tournament course, but it probably wouldn't be great for finals at the majestic unless they did safari holes.
nolangherity
Banned
if its the long placement with the basket behind the rink im all for it. thats my absolute favorite placement at kp.
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
They linked the hockey rink hole to the hole before it. Took a four during a casual round yesterday only because I throw Lhfh rollers. It's grueling and very punishing to the errant drive. And as for pin placement, it is to the right of the rink as you turn the corner, not behind it.
nolangherity
Banned
so up the hill in the woods to the left, then dogleg right? because that would be incredibly stupid.
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
That's the layout, yup.
nolangherity
Banned
unbelievable. but also why the heck are you throwing lhfh rollers?
Kodachrome
* Ace Member *
It was a fun challenge but also super unnecessarily difficult. Annnd....it's because I grew up eating/writing with my right hand and batting/throwing with my left. No rhfh for this guy just yet.
nolangherity
Banned
ive always thought that disc golfers should learn to throw lhbh and rhbh just like skateboarders ride regular and switch. forehand would be like pushing mongo...
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