2014 United States Disc Golf Championship

[DanJon]

Nikkos problems might stem from previous legal issues.

 

[tbird888]

i kinda missed out on the timely discussion, but its UNCANNY how every prodigy player is struggling this year. seriously prodigy discs made NIKKO LOCASTRO a inconstant putter.

He lost it when he dropped Wizards for Aviars.

 

[elmexdela]

#sportscenterNotTop10

http://www.gfycat.com/GreedyGlitteringBrahmancow

he needs to make better life decisions. zip up your damm bag first

 

[blackcatsmith]

McBeth is going to go wire to wire.

 

[zgmc]

Anyone else having problems with the video? Not working on my android tablet..

 

[Aim For The Chains]

are you watching on livestream app? works on my phone fine..

 

[Magicweed]

McBeth is going to go wire to wire.

Which is going to be an achievement since this is the first time he's ever had a lead at the USDGC for even one round (so says my quick look at past results, could be wrong). Either way, he's in a much better position than all his other appearances. He has worked hard and is determined to take this one home.

 

[bwgort]

You know I've always held that ratings are missing a slope calculation, to adjust for courses that play easier for pros than for bogey golfers. Perhaps this is one case. I know it usually doesn't matter, and probably can't be detected in the data on a wide scale.

Anway, whatevs, I agree with the poster that said if their scores aren't used to generate the ratings, then they shouldn't get the ratings. I mean that's just dumb, right? If the game they're playing is SOOOO different, then they shouldn't be given ratings on the other game that they're not playing.

Yep, it's a completely inconsistent stance not supported by the numbers. If the numbers are so different, then they should get separate ratings or no ratings at all. The real reason as Chuck alluded to, is that the PDGA/USDGC wants competitors to get ratings for the event and this is an easy solution, even though it makes the ratings for the event inaccurate.

 

[zgmc]

are you watching on livestream app? works on my phone fine..

I was trying to. It was crashing after about 10 seconds. Going to try on the pc... PC works fine. Must be an issue with my device.

 

[Aim For The Chains]

powering device off and on after installing an app before using can help.

 

[blackcatsmith]

Which is going to be an achievement since this is the first time he's ever had a lead at the USDGC for even one round (so says my quick look at past results, could be wrong). Either way, he's in a much better position than all his other appearances. He has worked hard and is determined to take this one home.

I heard that earlier as well, which is kind of amazing in it's own right- as good as he is... but Yeah, he looks loose but focused, and minus that one hole that got the best of him(his first worst than par of the tourney, unfortunately he took like a 7 or something(?))- other than that, he looks like he's enjoying himself. McBeth, when he's on, is in a league by himself and he's been on a lot this year... and last year, and the year before that... dude's incredible, and I'd be shocked if he didn't hold on for the win.

 

[TalbotTrojan]

I'd love to see johnE win usdgc. After all the work and sacrifice he has put into going on tour full time, he deserves it. Although in the back of my mind it's mcbeths to lose. And I don't foresee him slipping enough to lose the lead. He's just too solid right now .

I pretty much agree with this. My prediction of JohnE winning doesn't look so odd now does it?

 

[blackcatsmith]

I pretty much agree with this. My prediction of JohnE winning doesn't look so odd now does it?

Plus- He's "on a mission from God." to quote the Blues Brothers.

 

[_dj_]

I was glad to see Will had a nice round. I hope he keeps it up.

 

[DiscChainBasket18]

Round 1 coverage

I was able to film the 10:40 am group Wednesday:

Andrew Fish, Cam Todd, Swede Tomas Rosenqvist and Nate Sexton (orange shirt) with his dad caddying who shot a very nice '59' to earn a spot on Thursdays lead card! Video to be posted ASAP!

P.S. I am looking at the weather for Friday... :gross:

 

[NSDallin]

i kinda missed out on the timely discussion, but its UNCANNY how every prodigy player is struggling this year. seriously prodigy discs made NIKKO LOCASTRO a inconstant putter.

ricky hasnt been struggling.

 

[bbwrenn]

ricky hasnt been struggling.

He did mediocre yesterday and relatively poorly today, so he must be struggling this year. Come on man, can't you see the fine print?

 

[teemkey]

... Nate Sexton (orange shirt) with his dad caddying ...

And his mom won Senior Grandmaster Women at Pro Worlds. His brother Colin is a damn fine disc golfer also (was 1000+ rated last year).

The family that throws plastic does fantastic. (you heard it here first )

 

[bwgort]

He did a killer job and I can't wait to see it.

The Fish!

 

[DanJon]

ricky hasnt been struggling.

True, but not closing.