2023 The Open At Austin | R1, F9 FEATURE | Lizotte, McBeth, Heimburg, Meza | Gatekeeper Media

Welcome to the beginning of the 2023 Disc Golf Pro Tour season! This is the third of 15 elite events on the DGPT. We are in Austin, TX at Harvey Penick DGC. This is a temp course and the first time it is part of the DGPT Elite series.
Coverage will be released without commentary on Tuesday!
Only available on @gatekeeperunplugged
Round 1 Feature Card:
Fredy Meza
Simon Lizotte
Paul McBeth
Calvin Heimburg
Commentary by:
Andrew Fish & Nathan Queen
Photos by: ‪@DiscGolfProTour‬
Music by:
BirdieFest
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CHAPTERS
00:00 INTRO
01:00 BAG CHECKS
02:04 HOLE 1
06:15 HOLE 2
10:14 HOLE 3
14:05 HOLE 4
19:31 HOLE 5
22:37 HOLE 6
26:07 HOLE 7
29:58 HOLE 8
32:08 HOLE 9
36:02 OUTRO
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[@jonasd.6030]

Nathan Queen should think of a second (or third) career as reader of audiobooks. This voice is so fine and unique.

[@lowelindholm2710]

Andrew Fish is very good as a commentator, always speak of things relevant to what we see on the coverage. Much appreciated.

[@mikejacksononline]

Never heard of Fredy Meza but he’s very smooth and seems completely unfettered and unintimidated playing with three of the worlds best. Very impressive.

[@dustman96]

Yes, his composure was impressive.

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

I like how he honors the country that has embraced him by sporting a Mexican flag on his sleeve. That's inspiring.

[@mikejacksononline]

@@wcstrawberryfields8011 yeah I’m a fan

[@jonasd.6030]

Simons opening shot was just sick. How it turns and absolutely NOT drops but keeps on gliding.

[@readguthrie1241]

I think? That might have been a putter? The guy is incredible.

[@tkunzy3707]

​@@readguthrie1241 Yep, pretty sure that was his blue soft proxy

[@dougadamsau]

When I saw it live, I assumed it was a Hex, but you’re right, it was a Proxy. Amazing. IMO, this was more impressive than his famous putter over the water at Waco years ago.

[@Stever16]

​​@@dougadamsau never see him throw his hex, all hype. Throws that proxy instead. EDIT: Threw it once, horribly OB on 9. Has no trust in it.

[@joshuayork2231]

And yet they just sort of skipped right over it

[@andrewcannon8552]

Better card to watch and gate keeper getting it out in 12 hours 🎉

[@seymourglass26]

Yeah, respect to Klein for winning that last one, but Calvin, McBeth, and Simon are almost impossible to beat as a card. Meza is no slouch, either, but the other 3 are huuuuge favorites.

[@adamhisted2208]

Simon parking hole one is incredible. Also it looked like a putter or floaty mid. A very Simon shot.

[@toddkauk6099]

Soft Neutron Proxy…craziest shot of the round!

[@biggie4310]

Gatekeeper doing amazing work getting the coverage out there early. Thanks guys

[@peterrayner1119]

They didn't show Simon's 2nd shot on 2

[@StuffedBearSus]

@@peterrayner1119 😢whaaaaaa whaaaaa

[@peterrayner1119]

@@StuffedBearSus imbecile

[@Chris.Davies]

Thanks, Gatekeeper Media! Excellent coverage as always, and Nathan's voice is as smooth as silk. As the designer of several extremely popular disc golf courses (around 200,000 rounds played annually), I think a lot of artificial OB says a lot about a course designer. It says, "I am not very good at this."

[@airiqtibbits2387]

I love the little solo spots that let the players thank whomever they want to... Good stuff...

[@eeroelonen864]

Sick card! Cheers to gatekeeper 💥

[@FatherLizard]

The bag breakdowns are so quality, I love it. Gatekeeper is unreal.

[@entrepreneurlife649]

Agreed, the bag breakdowns were a great value add. I'm trying to follow what Simon is throwing and with the new sponsor, it is changing every tournament.

[@SuperKartoffelpuffer]

Fish's commentary is exceptional

[@dejjag]

Never heard about Fredy Meza before, but after seeing him play and looking on his social media I'm a new fan! Really wish him all the best on this years your! and if any of his discs reaches us in Sweden I'll for sure buy some :D Keep on rockin' Fredy!

[@babygrand2167]

Dude your new theme song is INCREDIBLE!!!

[@stephencervantez82]

Thanks for the quick turnaround Gatekeeper!!! Fantastic CARD!!

[@Zoomscoping]

Finally I'll be able to see Fredy throw a little bit since live coverage switched it every time he was about to throw. I mean Jesus, if anyone tuned in yesterday to the live coverage, they only showed him throw like 7 times on coverage and it was annoying because Fredy is my boy! Glad he shot well and didn't lose it on a card that would have made me shit my pants. Edit: for those of you who don't know Fredy, he is one of the smoothest players I have ever seen in my life. He is also one of the funniest and hard working guys too. Hope we get to hear his name a lot more!

[@cside19]

It’s the first time I’ve gotten to watch Freddy and wow, that was impressive. He stayed solid par through this front nine with the wind agains Paul, Simon and Calvin! That’s not an easy task. I like that he was matched with these guys on this new course too. I feel like you get a good sense of skill when you put everyone on a new course that no one has played year after year. We’ll done!

[@UR1NFINITE]

I'm a fan of his smooth style for sure. His jump putt distance is top notch.

[@gzu-em8we]

Appreciate getting to see Fedy on some coverage. One of the more unknown great disc golfers to come out of Texas over the past few years. Also glad to hear he's not breaking his back with concrete and putting more time into disc golf.

[@dainericcunningham7980]

Nathan has such a great “golf voice”. Low, calm, and smooth. Nice insights a well. Go TeamFlighTowel!

[@TaQa04]

I never thought I'd defect from Jomez, but with some big steps back in production this year from them, Gatekeeper is clearly the leader for post-production. Thank you for keeping your quality high.

[@sparkynate91]

Yeah they definitely made some changes this year that is pretty clear most of the fans are not too pleased with. Definitely don't like how they changed the score counters. Liked it better when it was the same at gatekeeper where I could easily track what they got 3 or 4 holes earlier. And then that running leaderboard that's just a jumbled mess that throws you off because you'll look for your leaders but they will be 5 strokes back only because they haven't even teed off yet. Yeah Jomez definitely took a step back this year

[@stephencervantez82]

Awesome front 9 from Fredy Meza! Vámonos!

[@googledocs637]

Cheers for getting this out just in time for coffee 🥳

[@terencekeane4411]

I think Simon threw a Proxy on hole 1 there, amazing shot

[@Jaoip]

Best shot of the year so far

[@chuckwalla123]

Yeah I noticed the proxy as well.

[@jeffro4kag206]

​@@Jaoip great shot by Simon but did you see the shot at Waco where the guy tomahawked hole 17?

[@Snozzery]

gotta say I love this course, nice to see the pros get rattled, becomes more about mental fortitude

[@marik3330]

Great card, and also love the laid back commentary.

[@jantmoen]

Gogogo Fredy!

[@choseneball3526]

Had me dieing at 25:20 seconds when simon complements MVP's equipment but shakes his head otherwise

[@mizzougrad001]

Great job Fredy!

[@e.j.s.familyblog781]

perfect coverage and commentary. Thanks

[@tasteedonut2819]

More channels just means more cards to watch. Thank you for covering this one!

[@michaelyahner6695]

my new weekend coffee. thank you Gatekeeper Media!

[@thedarkcranberry]

This is the real feature card TBH

[@ryanpurdy9951]

Maybe it’s just me but this production quality seems unmatched right now! D Rock out here winning

[@FatherLizard]

Would agree

[@theoausborn5682]

Compared to Jomez ide say Gatekeeper is on top at the moment. Jomez getting cash grabby

[@ryanpurdy9951]

@@theoausborn5682 difficult task trying to monetize free content and post round coverage

[@ReaperThugX]

Gatekeeper still lacks overhead drone shots of the holes, the disc and flight numbers the player is throwing, follow flight and other graphics overlaid on the screen

[@ryanpurdy9951]

@@ReaperThugX you’re a joke

[@TOdoubleD17]

Incredible grouping! Excited to watch this.

[@mitchtickets]

Great commentary

[@brosa1212]

Simon's outfit looks like a mvp disc

[@eemelihuiko6323]

Ah yes the casual putter on hole 1 from simon

[@emilkihlberg4236]

Gatekeeper took the biggest W when it comes to feature card, damn! Well covered as always😍

[@Notimp0rtant523]

DISC GOLF CHANGING LIVES. GOT A MAN OUT FROM WORKING CONSTRUCTION. CHASE YOUR DREAMS, THEY WILL COME TRUE

[@matthewbeaber4041]

NATHAN.... MY DUDE Good to hear you commentating again

[@nhoover]

Very nice coverage guys. I joined up on Patreon!

[@GatekeeperMedia]

Thanks for tuning in and thank you for the support!

[@MrBassfingers]

Love that the struggle is real on this course.

[@nuckolsDG]

Let’s go Fredy!! Dude is a legend in Texas!

[@EricCalhoun]

Let's go Fredy! Man I'd love to buy a disc from him in the parking lot lol

[@puregravy9086]

Steady Fredy!

[@nh_discgolf6785]

Great job Gatekeeper boys! Shoutout to my man Isaac!

[@Soulfulswede]

Loved watching Freddy, smooth thrower.

[@martti7363]

Good coverage guys!

[@simonlautrup2694]

Gatekeeper have honestly surpassed Jomez in my opinion.. For us Europeans getting the coverage earlier is amazing!

[@TheJeffBridgman]

Agree!!!!

[@Vagabondpilot]

The timing is nice but the commentary feels bland and the smooth jazz music makes me sleepy.

[@kinichi14231231]

Jomez starts later now to help fpo get views. Makes sense to me gatekeeper still top notch to watch too 🙏 we're blessed to have a lot of coverage.

[@simonlautrup2694]

@@kinichi14231231 fully understandable but I hoped the MPO wouldn't suffer from the FPO coverage but sadly its clear it does :/

[@Ashilax1]

@@simonlautrup2694 I don’t see how it “suffers” just because you have to wait another day? We live in a world where male sports are almost always put ahead of female sports. I see no issue with what Jomez has done.

[@brickchains1]

Fish & Queen keeping it lowkey and us blessed

[@simonjohansson2144]

I really like the bag check in all the intros. But sometimes it makes me wonder. On Mezas bag for instance I can clearly see 2 orange discs but not a single discs on the list with that color 😂.

[@BillFromAZ]

I wonder if the players turned in their list of discs early and then had to make changes due to the wind.

[@AgguBaggu]

Love to see Simon play, and he looks better/fitter than normal for some reason? Good wind his way from Denmark!

[@jeffro4kag206]

Fredy! Way to go!

[@thenames_wolf8815]

Reminded me of the office for a second lmao. "This wine is very reminiscent" "...of?" "Old grapes"

[@paddiography]

Is y’all’s dryer running at 35:00? 🤣🤣 great coverage regardless!

[@CptSidShadowCBZ]

LETS GO FREDY!!

[@charlyrupprecht8648]

I enjoy this commentary team

[@jDeste]

ty

[@mech0p]

that perspective at 5:37 is great. Makes paul look like hes about 4 foot tall and calvin looks like a giant lol

[@youropionmattersnot]

Good morning!!!!!

[@cameronmcalpine887]

I’m a new fan of this Fredy guy

[@akamarcel3566]

Love Freddy Meza!

[@skwerrul6516]

Fish is either improving, or just growing on me. For me the Jomez commentary is sometimes a bit too goofy. Don't get me wrong, it's funny and I enjoy it, but it makes me appreciate the more serious approach gatekeeper takes. I think a mix somewhere right between the two would be perfect for me.

[@kw5643]

Gatekeeper hands down.

[@rass2point096]

I enjoy the low key vibes. Jomez is a bit more upbeat and sometimes goofy. But as a player I enjoy the shot analysis. If you're falling asleep watching this card that's a 'you problem'.

[@cici2O]

New Fredy Meza fan as well.

[@nolangherity]

You guys really lucked out with THIS feature card...

[@Mr.SpocksBrain]

That card though

[@wilskill]

Love to see Fredy Meza on tour, let's go buddy!

[@idiocracy9530]

White discs with black rim, without stamp, that actually looks good. Lizotte should continue that.

[@orion7741]

Honestly, this is the PREMIER card for the first round. not sure what they were thinking by giving Jomez the card they did..... I would MUCH RATHER watch this than their first round videos.

[@gwilliambgmail]

Did Meza’s left foot touch before he released on throw 2, hole 6? 24:10

[@tinncan]

Video unlisted? Didn't show up in my subscription feed, only back 9.

[@skurfntx]

Did Simon just park a putter on a 462' hole with strong winds and a never-ending right turn? That has to be some video editing magic, right... RIGHT?!? Just unreal.

[@Basketballman68]

I was wondering if that was a putter or mid lol, insane

[@brickchains1]

Absolutely stoked to see Fredy Meza hold it with the best players in the game. Check out MX Disc Golf channel! Who wouldn't want to party in the parking lot w him?

[@garyttomo1641]

Great windy d g

[@cici2O]

My two favourite players tied for first. Let's go!

[@blazeplayz2508]

Gatekeeper clutching

[@zulou2315]

What disc throws Simon on hole 1? It looks like a putter 😮

[@dalcowboiz]

6:04 simon taps it in 🤯

[@justbrowsing5279]

FYI. This video (R1F9) doesn't show up in my subscriptions. Just the back 9 does. Was this properly published? As it stands I have to actually go the the Gatekeeper channel to see it listed.

[@crykat1]

Why no lazer line disc tracer thingy?

[@thisissostupidqsdfva]

Which disc did Simon drive with on hole 1?

[@Smurffies]

This Videos are not popping up in my feed whatsoever and I've been subscribed you guys for at least 8 months

[@user-qv7fs6ut2f]

Can you please use the music at 36:00 instead for in between holes?

[@mathewdon1490]

Whoa cool in the bag intro

[@bsmithhammer]

Serious props to Fredy - finding yourself on a card with McBeth, Heimborg and Lizotte could be hella intimidating. But Fredy just seemed chill, played his game and did an impressive job of holding his own. Looking forward to following where his disc career goes!

[@isaiahdowns8842]

Is that squatch bag that Calvin's rocking going to be the same as the Calvin edition squatches that are planned to be released later this year?

[@harleybk3]

Nathan’s favorite commentary line of all time… “almost throws it in…”

[@samwats5848]

this video didnt come up in my subs, only back 9!!!

[@sparkynate91]

I bet you Freddy was pretty stoked to be on the card with arguably 3 of the top 5 players right now. And Paul dude you were 4 barely left putts from being -5 through 9. Clean that up today and I hope you have a great round. Would like to see you keep that lead

[@4dwyn]

Fredy is a great dude and very humble, but a bad ass on the course. I hope he gets the financial support he needs being so new to full time touring

[@sdubinsky7646]

what are you supposed to do on hole six if you're left-handed

[@levi6427]

Here at .... "HARDLY PANIC" DGC.

[@mhsomethingsomething850]

Whoever made this card should pat themselves on the back. How can you not root for Fredy here!? And I love all the other guys too

[@undeadarmy19]

These cards are almost always perfect. You'll have 3 amazing guys, like Lizotte, McBeth, and Heimburg, only to have a relative random as the 4th.

[@monkeyearcheese420]

Fredys sweatshirt is dope

[@skateingarsonist387]

This course is just pure discipline we need more like this !

[@southtoe3607]

Simon will have a designer series putter and DD3 replacement before long.

[@Beaglefaust]

You guys lucked out with this card.

[@kw5643]

18:20 the crowd is clueless