2015 United States Disc Golf Championship

[grodney]

as in -18 or has par changed?

Par has changed. Many times. As have the rules. And the holes.

 

[grodney]

How long ago was that?

1999.

It's pretty tough to compare when the course is so different (ropes tighter, new elevated pins)from then (probably 2007?)

It's tough to compare ANY year to any other year, which is to say, there is no "course record".

 

[UCF_Knight]

Par has changed. Many times. As have the rules. And the holes.

Of course. So probably pretty safe to call McBeth's 52 the modern course record.

 

[Tjamesd]

1999.



It's tough to compare ANY year to any other year, which is to say, there is no "course record".

That's a very valid point!

 

[grodney]

So probably pretty safe to call McBeth's 52 the modern course record.

Not at all. But hey, whatever. If somebody wants to say something's a course record, enjoy.

 

[Bullseye]

Anthon's 1088 rated 53 in 2009 was pretty amazing.

 

[UCF_Knight]

Not at all. But hey, whatever. If somebody wants to say something's a course record, enjoy.

I was trying to find his scorecard from that round and came across this . . . I guess im not the only one that had the thought. http://usdgc.com/?p=267

 

[grodney]

Top rated rounds at USDGC at the bottom of this doc: http://www.pdga.com/files/best_rounds_july_2015.pdf

McBeth's 53 is highest, one point higher than his 52.

1 Paul McBeth 1095 Winthrop Univ. Rec. Area Gold - A (A) (2014 United States Disc Golf Championship - Open Flight) 53 18 1 01-Oct-14
2 Paul McBeth 1094 Winthrop Univ. Rec. Area Gold (A) (2013 United States Disc Golf Championship - Open Flight) 52 18 4 02-Oct-13
3 Josh Anthon 1088 Winthrop Univ. Rec. Area R4 (A) (2009 United States Disc Golf Championship) 53 18 12 07-Oct-09
4t Nathan Doss 1084 Winthrop Univ. Rec. Area 2008 USDGC R2 (2008 USDGC) 55 18 2 01-Oct-08
4t Avery Jenkins 1084 Winthrop Univ. Rec. Area 2008 USDGC R2 (2008 USDGC) 55 18 2 01-Oct-08
6t Steve Brinster 1080 Winthrop Univ. Rec. Area 2010 USDGC (R3-R4) (2010 United States Disc Golf Championship) 56 18 12 06-Oct-10
6t Will Schusterick 1080 Winthrop Univ. Rec. Area 2010 USDGC (R3-R4) (2010 United States Disc Golf Championship) 56 18 3 06-Oct-10
8t Ken Climo 1078 Winthrop Univ. Rec. Area 2004 USDGC R1 (2004 United States Disc Golf Championship) 56 18 1 11-Oct-06

 

[JC17393]

I think they should be showing live coverage every round. Im sure this has already been talked about but its the showcase of the sport, provide coverage. If you cant afford everyday coverage outsource it to some group who can. Im sure the ace on hole one yesterday would have provided a lot of national attention if it was caught in HD and sent to espn and the likes. Ok, Im done.

The notion that there is some mythical person/company/group that can afford to live stream this event but are being denied access is funny. Nobody is live covering events out of their own pockets. They're all getting financial support from the host event/sponsors. In other words, if the event isn't doing it on their own for financial reasons, they probably can't afford to "outsource" it either. The money is coming from the same place no matter who is behind the cameras.

 

[BionicRib]

The notion that there is some mythical person/company/group that can afford to live stream this event but are being denied access is funny. Nobody is live covering events out of their own pockets. They're all getting financial support from the host event/sponsors. In other words, if the event isn't doing it on their own for financial reasons, they probably can't afford to "outsource" it either. The money is coming from the same place no matter who is behind the cameras.

This is true, but the whether the financial support is worth the time to put it all together is the bigger issue and all the individuals involved in production of these live streams/videos are all big boys who can make those decisions

 

[oddjob]

is barsby hurt or being a bitch? he doesn't seem like the type to bail early b/c of a bad start.

 

[schumijr]

Ugh, Simon got a 9 on 13. Still lots to play, but bummed to see him drop so low on the leader board.

And Climo with a 13 on 13. :-(

 

[mfcastillo17]

888 is crushing people. The Champ with a 13!

 

[rickles]

Any update on Wills score? Its been stuck on hole 12 for over an hour

 

[timj5304]

Nice to see Alex Geisinger prove he has the biggest arm and come right back proving his golf game too

 

[Anon]

Anybody know when SpinTV is planning on releasing these rounds?

With such a robust media plan in place and having dedicated editors waiting for the footage when the camera guys get off the course... I was (foolishly, it appears) expecting to wake up to the McBeth/Will rounds ready to roll.

 

[oddjob]

melton (lefty) is looking pretty good, think this is his first usdgc.

 

[rickles]

Damn, Mcbeth might make it on the lead card yet after this round...

 

[bhadella]

melton (lefty) is looking pretty good, think this is his first usdgc.

Melton has the right combo of good lefty backhand and power forehand (needed for 6, 9, 15) necessary to cover all of the shots at Winthrop.

 

[Qstick333]

I can't wait to see some footage from the rounds. I really hope someone has been filming the lead card...not just the prodigy guys...