2021 Portland Open | R1F9 FEATURE | Lizotte, McMahon, Keegan, Locastro | Jomez

[@ethanschultz1810]

The ad during the dead time in Nikko's putt is possibly the funniest editing maneuver of the season so far

[@nickthequick2011]

Top tier

[@averyprice9422]

🤣🤣🤣🤣video editor: "we have time for two commercials here... "

[@averyprice9422]

29:21

[@vangorder306]

LOL is an understatement.

[@SeahorseGames]

Simon!! Feels like it’s been 10 years since last time 😭

[@docxen]

and a bit rough on him. He's doing amazingly for coming back from an injury.

[@Dontbustthecrust]

Its only been 9

[@discrecoverysquid282]

I literally said "Simon!" and scrolled down to see the comments

[@bradennidiffer7000]

Lol I was freaking out when I saw him on the card

[@stewartgriffin3192]

I think all of the likes prove how much of a crowd Simon really has. Super happy to see him back and looking forward to a few "Simon" lines. Lets GO

[@jacobmoline]

Wow. Hearing Dustin and Jeff's perspective of how little time they had vs critics of the course made me really appreciate the work Dustin put in to make this happen!

[@jacobmoline]

@@orion7741 this is a really sad take. Have you ever been responsible for hundreds of people in a leadership/responsibility role? They already had sponsors, money brought in for prize pool, and hundreds of people coming to an event from around the country. It's not what we wanted, but come on. To cancel at that point would put the DGPT in such a bad place. If you have ever had sponsors, the minute you drop an event, you lose respect with sponsors. If you want money in disc golf, learning to deal with business's is crucial . Dustin and Jeff did incredible with what they had to work with.

[@alightened]

Thank you for the positivity. All the hate is just not how our sport should be

[@raramcgee4982]

@@orion7741 lol just cause the guys aren't down 13 shots a round cause the course is too easy. The field is pretty bunched up and this is a fucking great golf watching.

[@FeedYourGreed]

@@orion7741 This course is great to watch and it’s actually quite nice seeing the low scoring.

[@samuelehrhardt3732]

Yeah it's honestly amazing that they werenable to put together such a great track in so little time. Really speaks to Dustin's commitment to the sport as well as his prowess as a designer. I don't get all the negativity. Would you really prefer not to have a pro tour event to watch this weekend? You really just can't please everybody.

[@noahroberts8296]

So happy to see Simon on feature coverage :D

[@skippyleb]

Me too. I've missed his idiosyncracies and his unique shots.

[@Noxtrot]

Same! But poor simon, must be rough playing on a bomber course knowing ypu can't rip big throws :/

[@renukendel8535]

Why didn’t he play for that long?

[@walroz87]

@@renukendel8535 Had elbow problems if I recall correctly

[@gsinghacg]

Can’t remember the last time I’ve seen the crush boys together on a card. Always a good time when they are.

[@OSOelCHINGON]

Our boy Simon is starting to come back! Happy to see him out here.

[@dailydad254]

Jomez has identified that while Nikko is lining up a putt, there's a perfect opportunity to play a full ad.

[@nautilusshell940]

so salty

[@FlatOutFE]

I thought the exact same thing. 😁

[@russallen9342]

Hey, the same joke for the hundredth time, cool

[@TheTigaf2010]

It’s a subtle joke cause it’s a 30 second ad as well.

[@smp1396]

Can't here to say this. Last vid someone complained about an ad during someone's putt.

[@robertcothern7504]

I like this course much more now after finding out it was mapped out in only 22 hours. Great job Dustin in saving a tour event. 👏👏👏

[@femalediscgolflearner8921]

I wholeheartedly agree with you on this. I wish I knew this info yesterday when I spent 12 hours on the course watching 3 different cards of Paul Mcbeth, Simon Lizzote and Paige Pierce. It was an awesome experience!!

[@calebtennison9353]

Bless you JomezPro for this swift coverage

[@608tttv]

TIMES A THOUSAND

[@forrestisnt]

"Players can play to their strengths" as long as 550+ feet is one of your strengths.

[@SLPDiscGolf]

Thank you for the background context about what Jeff & Dustin had to go through to get this event going.

[@bamarag]

So far the longest course in pdga history is the 2019 music city open layout on Ravenwood. 13500 feet long, longest hole at 1350 feet with 400 feet of water carry off the tee, over several rises and the last 200 feet go up 100 feet in elevation. It was a par 72. I will never play that course again lol. By the time you were done you walked 7 miles. Chris Dickerson won it by a landslide.

[@earthdeparture]

Appreciate you guys giving the TD and designer a chance to address the criticisms, and the challenges in making a tournament happen in a short amount of time.

[@leonpuzon5303]

Simon on the card with Eagle...Saweet!!!

[@Jesterian]

Crush boyZ

[@briancuprisin4571]

I was homeless, my arm had been amputated, and I was in the process of dying of exposure and boredom. But then Jomez posted yet another disc golf video! Now I'm rich, fat, and happy, and peace and love are spreading throughout the world. Thanks Jomez!

[@FlatOutFE]

The course backstory segment was so well done.

[@maxwebeats6305]

Honestly the DGPT and Dustin did a great job to bring this event for us and the players. It doesn’t matter if some pros don’t like it. Still a great work, great course and personally I feel so lucky just to see some beautiful disc golf. ☮️

[@mntwinsfan1988]

They did a fine job with what they had. It's still disc golf on a ball golf course. Boring open long shots.

[@maxwebeats6305]

@@mntwinsfan1988 how is disc golf played by professionals on a beautiful property boring? I don’t get it

[@oskarsyren947]

@@maxwebeats6305 Because a beautiful course dosen't really mean it's a good and fun course. If, like this course, it calls for the same shot over and over again and there isn't any changeups it isn't fun to watch and play. With that being said, I think it's great that they got a course togheter and didn't cancel the event and that is an achievement in itself. But that dosen't take away from the fact that the course is really boring to watch!

[@mntwinsfan1988]

@@maxwebeats6305 Throwing rollers every hole doesn't do it for me.

[@BinaryBard64]

Wow! Great backstory on the course creation! Thanks for all the hard work, Dustin!

[@blacklisted8749]

I like how the guy who designed the course played on the card with two guys who often times break course design. I hope you used this time as research for future course designs.

[@flyingfishsurf]

Take note for future designs: tee pads are apparently optional.

[@tomstewart995]

@@flyingfishsurf More like proper safe teepads are NOT optional

[@micah1914]

The production Jomez brings is unmatched - love the little spotlights they have been doing recently

[@kylekoch2549]

“Ooo, double knot your sneakers, that’s home” Nate is so good at riffing off someone else’s joke. Love the commentary!

[@markmoulin9009]

And unbutton that jacket!

[@JoeSmith-lr3fo]

Thank you jomez and congrats on 300,000. You deserve it

[@doobiemcnasty3254]

Used to walk that trail with my grandma all the time. R.I.P.

[@BigLats]

"All sorts of angles and speeds." ...I mean I guess rollers have all types of angles.

[@raffe7889]

SIMON ON A VIDEO COVERAGE LETS GOOOOOOOOO

[@Ranveer-Geet]

Thinking of marking my attendance on every jomez video from now on.. 😃. Hi from India.. 🇮🇳

[@JomezPro]

☑️

[@tommyg5095]

Proof,,, disc golf brings out the best in everyone, and this sport is just getting better and better.

[@DiscMark]

Big Jerm with the Pier Park shout out!!! Locals feeling the love!

[@larrykirk2011]

To hustle and turn around quality content for Saturday morning East Coast time is $$$. This is better than Saturday morning cartoons as a kid. Thanks guys.

[@chiefrocca994]

Embrace what the course gives you. What a profound message. Thank you.

[@NimD4]

How good is Jomez coverage. Loved the intro with the designers. Even the background music makes me happy, it’s that good. :)

[@thestevenpate]

Right at the 20 minute mark is one of the coolest disc golf shots I have ever seen. Perfect shot of Eagle's Huklabs disc.

[@rjorn1]

Love the intro about making sure there was an event in Portland this year! Also, loved that big Jerm called out pier park, I live in north Portland and that course is my go to. Much love y’all. ❤️

[@joeperry9641]

Yeah. I feel the douglas fur courses, like Milo, Piers & Dabney (w/ apple trees ta boot) are quintessential, signature N.W. courses as Jerm brought up the doug furs during practice rounds. Blue Lake, though awesome, not so much.

[@ThePunkPalette]

I wish that you'd scroll the scores of the entire field every few holes. I'm always curious where everyone else is.

[@HartungWx]

Really glad we at least got a Portland Open, yeah it's a ball golf course but this one is better then alot of the other ones we see on tour imo. Though I Can't wait to see Milo and Blue Lake on coverage again next year.

[@joeperry9641]

Bummer! I was anticipating BSF coverage to probably pop up soon. It wasn't till your comment that I checked schedule to realize Milo McIver had been scratched. Nothing like that consecutive week of BSF & the Open here in the N.W. Hopin' it returns soon.

[@jackwilenmasonry]

So glad Simon is back into it! Been missing watching him throw!

[@ssicari]

Happy to see Simon on feature card! you can tell he's playing smart. it must be tempting to throw max distance at this course, but he's looking out for his health and still playing well :) thanks for the coverage jomez!

[@TheTigaf2010]

JoMez coming in clutch with the early upload while working alone.

[@FlipFlopHippie]

Thanks so much for working so diligently to bring us such awesome coverage!

[@awesomebarth3181]

A lot of the course design makes sense knowing it was put together in a short period of time. I'm glad they could save the event and hope they take players criticism and play into account if it stays here in the future. It's a gorgeous venue and I'd like to see it grow and continue to be played here.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Time to get some iced coffee, and watch some Jomez coverage. Let’s go!

[@trevorreniger5670]

Man. That intro with Jeff and Dustin was great! That kinda thing can get kinda bland, but I really enjoyed this one. 👍

[@louislaporta3680]

Yooooo, fitting that ad break in while Nikko lines up his putt 😂😂😂

[@theodoremote530]

a couple of things, Amazing to see the contextual preview with the course designer! Also, Jeff talking about fielding criticisms about running an event made me feel cathartic.

[@keyboardtalk]

That ad break during Nikko's putting routine 😂

[@yaknow3315]

JomezPro ROCKS!!! Keep them coming guys. Y’all are the best!

[@airiqtibbits2387]

Wow! Tough to see K.J. and the 7... Love seeing Simon back! Great way for Eagle to finish it off... Thanks Jomez for bringing the fans this action!!!

[@MikeDivine28]

Why are Uli’s hole breakdowns so serious haha. He has such a good personality during practice rounds and commentary. Let’s go Uli! Liven up these hole breakdowns with some of your flair 😎

[@TheJebbe8]

This reads like one of those guys who say "smile some" to girls

[@CoachJohnMcGuirk]

At least we have jomez. I live within walking distance of the venue and I didn't know they were selling tickets until after they were sold out. Then I was excited to watch the stream and learned they had also put THAT behind a pay wall.

[@fantastipotomus]

Thank you for the excellent coverage, editing and announcing!

[@greyhutton87]

"Double knot your sneakers, that's home" -Nate Sexton

[@brianmelcher8879]

Is there anything better than fresh Jomez coverage on a Saturday morning? I think not

[@calebnoble4748]

So good to see you back Simon! Best of luck to you!

[@idocare6538]

Another great nugget from Big Jerm @42:55. Thank you for the uphill roller advice!

[@dirdy-dollarz]

Roller, roller, putt. Not my favorite course to watch, but i certainly appreciate the coverage Jomez.

[@jameswhitman4084]

Jomez presents...... you had me at Lizotte!!!! Awesome to see him playin

[@olongjohnson3118]

"Please, 'a balfer'" Crying rn

[@lanekisling515]

So great to see Simon out there!!!

[@ankshious]

Congratulations on 300,000 Subscribers!!!! Let’s go 🎉

[@DerekWiedenheft]

Yesssss Simon it's been a hot minute since we've been graced with his presence 😁

[@rockinbobokkin7831]

Great to see Simon back on the field in the show card.

[@alexcampbell8343]

Simon on jomez!!! Feels good to see this

[@nickhaight2557]

Thank you for the beautiful coverage as always!

[@kendallhermes]

Loved the feature of Spring and Keegan. Jomez is next level.

[@mikeottavia]

Loving the opening conversation with course designer and CEO ♥️ they were on a tight schedule and they made it happen

[@jamescordara]

The music has officially grown on me.

[@guataman24]

Was whistling it all morning haha

[@potatoflys]

Really cool to see how the designer of the course plays it during a tournament

[@livingthefreelifeg3713]

I like how they knew to run the side by side ads when Nikko was putting or throwing. It's like they knew for some reason they would have the time for a full ad.

[@feelthepayne88]

Pumped to see Simon back on tour!

[@HaikesXO]

Everyone has their own style of play. I love golf style courses. Some love wooded. I’d love to play this course !

[@travisov]

Haha, me too! I'm known as the bomber in my group, and the fellas always want to play the wooded courses. But they love the golf carts!!

[@peds8345]

Great job KEEGAN!!!!! Way to produce under the pressure!!!!

[@garymarquedant9297]

So happy!!!! Love to see this done so soon! Thank you

[@toxicvillain]

I really would like to hear the introductions more. I love disc golf!

[@jake_a_g]

Love the coverage! Cant wait for disc speed/drive distance to be regular features.

[@rmsignor2497]

Yes! Pier Park! Love that course; was walking it for a first time look prior to Worlds--walking with two top senior women players--and I just couldn't stand it, I had to throw so returned to car and grabbed my bag. Fun course with plenty of challenges.

[@rtotheizzle]

nobody walks in more missed putts than Nikko Locastro

[@t3cn1kbleh84]

This was a new experience for me, been watching every tournament casted by jomez for 3-4 years, the intro with who built the course, some back story, gives it a better feel, im a european, so i dont get to play these courses, so if u can do this every time, would be great, build up the story, get viewers more excited!! Great job!

[@jcrow62]

Amazing as always. Thanks crew!

[@JTMags]

Nikko looking sharp with the haircut and trim!

[@femalediscgolflearner8921]

I had him sign my disc yesterday (a very neat autograph). I was so surprised how nice he is in person considering there's been some negativity around him from social media platforms.

[@rmsignor2497]

Jeff Spring is a good guy, a really good guy. First met him when I was editor of DiscGolfer and he ran the Worlds at Smuggler's Notch--Wow, two terrific courses and one of the best Worlds ever. When I heard he'd taken over the DGPT, I knew its problems were en route to being solved.

[@familyguyfan805]

It's so fun when nicco is warming his put, you guys just put ad next to it😂😂

[@shawnhoelzle8121]

Called out Paul in the first 5 minutes of the video. Lol.

[@johnhall9900]

1342'. Uphill. Excuse me? Eagle birdies. That's nuts. That's 4 good drives for me. And an approach. And a putt. 6, at best. Mind. Boggled. Great vid, superb production. I hope Nikko keeps spin-putting and making moves. I hope Simon finds his putting groove. Great coverage, y'all. Liked the intro story about the course design, so cool!

[@reasonmattersmost]

After watching the practice round, I was a little discouraged about the tour this year. This is not a great course. But now that I know it was built in 22 hours, I am impressed. Life is about adapting and overcoming and if you can't appreciate that they put on a pro level event under these conditions you are missing the point of this sport. We do not want another perfectly coordinated nationally televised sport like the PGA or NBA. We want a sport that still has character, a sense of humor and does not take itself too seriously. I mean these are grown adults playing freebie with trees. Let's have some fun folks! Thanks to JomezPro for keeping it real and not selling out too quickly and thanks to these guys for making this event happen!

[@Jesterian]

Unfortunately when you compare to blue lake or Milo, everything is going to look like trash.

[@reasonmattersmost]

@@Jesterian I personally do not like disc golf played on ball golf courses...period. But the coverage is great and the players came to play and at the end of the day it is easier to put on events at established ball golf courses. So, it is necessary and fun to watch regardless.

[@BinaryBard64]

Great card! Show us how it's done, Dustin!

[@cameroncampbell5447]

That little jab at Paul McBeth at 4:50 where he was complaining about another ball golf course was perfect lol

[@mrbillsrecords]

Eagle's drive on hole 8 was a rocket!

[@doktarr]

I'm with Jerm. If I could put any course in the world in my back yard, it would be Pier Park.

[@dumpydumpy7514]

Putting the designer of a course that everyone is bemoaning on camera is gutsy. Oh, he designed it in 20 hours. I can respect that.

[@f0xi3gd29]

simon is back on coverage. YEEEEEEEEE

[@blueb0ars]

Great feature, (like all of them have been, seriously I don't know how these are produced/exectued so well...ESPN E60 levels). The in match ads were much timed better. The commentary had the right level (imo) of relaxed conversation while staying on top of the coverage, especially for an early round. The course is beautiful...Maybe it has one too many must rollers off the tee but awesome approaches. Just a fantastic video.

[@theoddtopics5562]

Props to Dustin Keegan.

[@petrsmehlik418]

Simon back on tour

[@nickmachuga6285]

Yesss been waiting all morning for this

[@averyprice9422]

Ahhh... So glad I slept in.. frontsies and backsies loaded and ready to go!

[@MrG22]

What a card!!!!! Can’t wait for thisssss, starting now!

[@travisc8159]

Subsrcibing because commercials play during nikko putts. Perfect.

[@HowardND9]

Simon my man. Glad he’s feeling better.

[@Fidel_Cashflo414]

The doggo at the beginning airing out his balls. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Simon just needs to brush the 🕸 off that’s all. 💯🤙🏽🥏⛓

[@njhimself]

I almost wasn't going to watch this until I saw Simon was on the card.