2023 PDGA Champions Cup | R3, B9 | McMahon, Ford, Lizotte, Barela | Gatekeeper Media

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Welcome to the first PDGA Pro Major of the 2023 season! We are at the historic WR Jackson course at the International Disc Golf Center. This is a four round event that will test each and every player on every shot. There has never been a major winner from chase card. With 3 chase card wins in a row could we finally see a winner?
Round 3 Chase Card:
Eagle McMahon
Mason Ford
Simon Lizotte
Anthony Barela
Commentary by:
Andrew Fish & Nathan Queen
Photos by: ‪@DiscGolfProTour‬
Music by:
BirdieFest
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CHAPTERS
00:00 INTRO
01:04 HOLE 10
05:23 HOLE 11
08:53 HOLE 12
15:15 HOLE 13
18:06 HOLE 14
22:18 HOLE 15
26:31 HOLE 16
29:04 HOLE 17
33:06 HOLE 18
37:47 OUTRO
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[@huntercutts5110]

Nice sponsor plug from Simon right after he completely gives up on the green

[@JonReid01]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chrislabean4710]

😅😅😅😅

[@joeillingworth1141]

Right, that timing haha

[@dna6643]

Because he called out Jomez instead of Gatekeeper 😂 😆

[@tough101]

Yeah. That’s crazy

[@dylangaddis6302]

Shoutout to mason for not breaking down when the rest of the card is

[@FellersPodcast]

Yo Gatekeeper you gotta stop doing these guys dirty with their promos after their meltdown holes 😂😂 First it was Emerson after taking a 9 at MCO. Now Simon after he takes an 8 lmao

[@rq7035]

It’s so funny tho 😂😂😂😂

[@bigazchillidog6870]

Gatekeeper don’t change a thing it’s too funny

[@chrislabean4710]

That's how they're gonna disappear getting sued from a big company

[@chrislabean4710]

I bet m v p is not happy

[@IlIlIlIlIlIlIllIlIII]

@@chrislabean4710 You think MVP are going to sue Gatekeeper because Simon plays poorly? The promos are definitely decided independently of how well the players perform.

[@ghostrunner5985]

Love the insight from this veteran duo! Keep up the good work gatekeeper! Woo!

[@Balanceiskey-nd6el]

Thank you to the team at Gatekeeper Media so much! I am just doing some studying and I have the privilege of watching this while studying. 4 of my favorite disc golfers, too. Thank you a million! One of my first few times watching Mason Ford play and to me he has great composure. Every player has their own strengths and weaknesses.

[@jakubfranek9995]

Gatekeeper really keeping the level of production there! Professional insightful comments all the way, while keeping the vibe of the event. Thanks!

[@seashoree1]

"Why are shorts called shorts?"

[@kevinsobiski5212]

It's funny to hear Fish and Nate talk about how they can't do something that Eagle or AB does. There aredefinitely tiers at the pro level.

[@bellchattin]

I've been loving the fish and queen commentary

[@fourcubed47]

Right now it's the best in disc golf post-production coverage, by far.

[@bigazchillidog6870]

Damn bummer on simons attitude. Not as bad as this guy at our local doubles today but same energy.

[@OkieTradez]

16:49 those little giggles get me every time man..

[@Anton-dh4jp]

11:52 simon swearing? :D

[@jeffmateo6641]

This could be any of them great golf very close games

[@airiqtibbits2387]

I get that you are playing fair at best, but it's disappointing to see Simon almost give up on a couple holes! 😮

[@mikepitts8470]

Not real inspirational, huh?

[@BruceLevickbrusca]

If AB can change his putting so he isn't step putting from circle 2 he might win some tournaments.

[@VadAndensong]

Simon went for a Full Tilt only challenge on the B9 :D Jokes aside, give the guy a break, KZbin commenters... I agree it's not a good look, but even disc golf pros are humans. Sometimes the frustration will take over. As long as it doesn't become a habit or cross a line (mouthing off against players/marshals etc), I think pros should be allowed a meltdown or two.

[@ElveZ83]

Notice several spectators moving right in his line of sight? Just beside the fairway. This should not be allowed to happen in a MAJOR. F VIP-passes. Guess that tipped him over.

[@DocSportello1970]

Why in the world does AB "step putt" on a downhill putt from 40 feet?

[@huckfu5557]

When AB gets serious he looks like Carl from sling blade! 😂😂😂

[@Beaglefaust]

I was wondering watching on UDisc how Simon could triple the par 5 with no OB. Yikes, hate to see it get to anyone like that.

[@beeter10]

Seems like they always do the sponsor plug directly after a hole that the player bogeys or worse 🤣

[@ATXNick]

Brutal

[@joemam12]

So Simon got very annoyed with fans moving? What was the trigger?

[@Spencer277]

Eagle freakin McGetIt bro

[@harrisonmaas4797]

Anthony's putts don't spit out left if his disc doesn't hit the chains on hyzer.

[@BryceRogers_]

Can Eagle shoot out of his mind to finish podium at Champions? Tune in next time on "Eagle McMahon's Discing Hour"

[@Chris.Davies]

Love it. Thanks, Gatekeeper & Crew! A small question: What does "drift" mean? Because according to you guys it's when the disc is hyzering-out (fading), or anhyzering at the finish (turning)! And so I have no idea what a disc is actually doing when it's drifting. Maybe add "left" or "right" to indicate just a small movement? "Drifting left" definitely sounds like it's a gentle movement, but movement needs a direction - yeah?

[@fourcubed47]

By "drift" they mean it's turning, not fading. They never call it drift when it's fading.

[@JonReid01]

13:59 lol Simon wtf

[@joshualindquist1279]

Can we get this channel on Rumble please?!

[@willybiggs-rj6qt]

nate, “diamond frame” isn’t going to be a thing🥸

[@GatekeeperMedia]

Nathan*

[@willybiggs-rj6qt]

@@GatekeeperMedia :P just teasing i know it’s nathan and i think he knows it’s star frame

[@iloboo7362]

33:47 good to see controversial retro-gaming Champion Billy Mitchell is a disc golf fan!

[@RaleighRich]

That triple bogey Simon took on 12 was totally preventable. The new Simon would take his medicine & pitched out to an open spot on the fairway. The old Simon came out on that hole. 3 strokes for nothing. Hope he learns from this. Great content GKM!

[@ElveZ83]

Notice several spectators moving right in his line of sight? Just beside the fairway. This should not be allowed to happen in a MAJOR. F VIP-passes.

[@RaleighRich]

@@ElveZ83 Simon lines man. Mc Beth & others did that too. There should be no one in bounds on the hole. Seriously! 👍

[@tinymadness22]

He got frustrated, was probably a mix of not playing as good as he is able to and spectators moving so they lose a bit of focus, he almost always uses a bit of time on his shots, but there he just threw without thinking

[@mintdiscs]

Let’s go Mason!

[@jeffmateo6641]

Eagle do

[@jackheintz9747]

“Ford gonna throw a Mustang” come on now, was that on purpose? 😅

[@TheGuccibane]

*Ford gonna throw a Mustang* Ya don't saaaay

[@seashoree1]

Spoilers.... Safe to say there won't be a win from the chase card this week.

[@Torch_Vs]

Simon gave up on 12

[@leogoku13]

After a triple you guys show Simons ad? Ouch lol

[@SkyHighROI]

Gatekeeper Media did Simon dirty with that sponsorship plug following hole 12. Sheeew. Not a good look on either end.

[@GatekeeperMedia]

We place those ads based on their tee order. They go on holes 3,6,12,15. Simon tees off third to start the round so his ad goes on hole 12. We are trying to get the videos out as fast as possible so we don’t see these types of things in the editing room. 🤷‍♂️

[@SkyHighROI]

Understandable. I’d imagine there’s audibles that could be made to change the order of the ad placement to better benefit the player, their sponsor/who they sign with (in this case MVP, which was a huge decision for Simon), and ultimately Gatekeeper Media. Painted in this light, it just looks like you guys have it out for him (from a viewers perspective).

[@jackfrost413]

I was thinking the exact same thing. MVP must have been cringing.

[@emilkihlberg4236]

Why isn’t eagle getting more cred than he is for his insanely pure and fast backhand form, he consistently throws in the mid 70s and can reach 84mph what feels like anytime he wants, people are always talking about barela, gurthie, tamm, wiggins but rarely hear people talk about eagle

[@landonwebb886]

Come on Simon, what was that garbage on hole 12, never give up

[@ElveZ83]

Notice several spectators moving right in his line of sight? Just beside the fairway. This should not be allowed to happen in a MAJOR. F VIP-passes.

[@Carback27]

Simon is the biggest drama queen on tour. And that includes Nikko.

[@urbaniv]

Nope that's not Simon's type of course

[@lucasmuller8074]

It is, that’s why he’s top 10 going into round 3 of the tournament. Everyone has bad rounds

[@benjaphar]

Reiß dich zusammen, Simon. Du bist besser als das.

[@broheme8922]

Everyone gets frustrated. But Simon crossed over into unprofessional this round. Not a good look.

[@tubethis777]

Simon looks unhappy with his new discs

[@jackfrost413]

Wow. Simon really set a terrible example for his young fans today. When the going gets tough, quit!

[@ElveZ83]

Notice several spectators moving right in his line of sight? Just beside the fairway. This should not be allowed to happen in a MAJOR. F VIP-passes.

[@jackfrost413]

@@ElveZ83 You’re correct. Spectators should be reminded by the tournament staff not to move till all 4 players have finished the hole. However, that is no reason to carry on like Simon did. Plus, he made the putt I think you’re referring to.

[@huntersilvey1111]

I think elve is simons burner account. This guy copy/pasting this on every comment

[@jackfrost413]

@@huntersilvey1111 Haha. Maybe you’re right!

[@margiejonic815]

Maybe so, but sometimes when you're frustrated, it's hard to calm yourself down. He is human, after all.