2021 DGPT MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP | ROUND1 | Nikko Locastro vs. Gavin Rathbun

[@bhgwinn]

A rule where the players are unaware of infractions until rounds end will never stand....and it shouldnt. If there are officials timing players, the players MUST be informed of infractions immediately following the throw of the penalty, as to say before that players next throw. No other method of notification is fair, as the strategy of throw by throw competition throughout the entire field is now attainable with Udisc. Just my opinion, but I can't see it working any other way.

[@melacine34]

I don't want it to get to the same as golf where someone who's watching the event calls a foul; however, I do think that the main idea of his point is valid. If they could have judges with each group giving warnings as things happened, it would make it easier on the players. Calling foot faults, time, and courtesy violations generally end up with really off vibe for the rest of the group on the card. If it's someone impartial that could do it during the round as opposed to after the round is over, then I think it'd be a move in the right direction. (At least for these pro events. I don't think my local 80 people tournaments need this yet.)

[@eggstu]

People are freaking out over what was said about Nikko but I don't think that was necessarily shade or disrespect. It is what it is, he can take too long and they just made commentary about it

[@Trotskers]

I don't know a lot about many things, but one thing I do know a lot about is how much Nate Perkins can't stand Nikko Locastro.

[@endermetal]

This comment made me laugh out loud and made my day. Thank you.

[@JackpotMike77]

Nikko noclassbro

[@chuckmynorris]

To be fair, Nikko makes it very easy.

[@rubensotelo5397]

Agreed

[@JackpotMike77]

The funny thing is he's actually really skilled, when calm. Amazing player. But he lost me when he kicked that mini full send into the gatekeeper cameraman at worlds I think during one of his outbursts. Can't take that back.

[@tresharris4487]

Nikko himself knows he takes too long. In a recent skins match he talks about it. He explains it like he literally blacks out to a point. Like he feels like 20 seconds has gone by but its been more like a minute. And he knows its an issue. I don't think anything that was said was shade. It is the fact of the matter. It is violating rules. It's just like Nikko saying how it is necessary to call foot faults (since the rules puts that weight on the card mates for some reason) it is also necessary to bring attention to taking nearly a minute on putts. No one wants to call a courtesy violation on the guy. But you have to call it when it is an issue.

[@birdinflight3861]

Suggesting the bug may not have been real was definitely shade

[@werigubskdjgb]

You're good Nate, don't listen to these people with a phobia for conflict calling it unprofessional. You're just talking, doing your job. Acknowledging what everyone already knows about Nikko is not an 'attack'. It's just commentary.

[@JohnXavierSieg]

Brian knows pretty much everything about disc golf... did he just name the disc that Nikko was using like 10 years ago..... 11:15

[@damonkirchmeier8478]

I don’t get why so many people think Nate was ATTACKING Nikko, Nikko is known for taking forever on his putts which is a burden to the rest of his card and the field, that’s why the rule is in place. He was simply commenting on a potential rule change because of issues like this, and using Nikko’s performance as a real time example for it. I heard no negativity at all and was way surprised to see all these weird call outs in the comments.

[@j.blazepresents]

My biggest complaint is that he brought it up on 3 for absolutely no reason. Wasn't a warning or anything, just brought it up to stir the pot IMO

[@hogleg2]

They should call it the "Nikko Rule".

[@AdamtheRed-]

@@j.blazepresents sounded like there was a warning that didnt take place on camera, and that's how Nate heard to comment on it.

[@j.blazepresents]

@@AdamtheRed- I was there, there was no warning.

[@j.blazepresents]

@@AdamtheRed- everyone on the card was actually joking with Nikko about how long his putts took. This was the most laid back “serious” round of golf I have seen. I really wish they showed all of hole 6’s putt, they were joking around and half razzing each other the whole time.

[@ridgetownsend1010]

As nice as it is to have these videos focus on the individual matchups, I think for the sake of repetitiveness, it’d be better to show the entire card in each video. Maybe do separate graphics to help the viewer keep the matchups separate. I only say this because after watching like 8 videos just to see the entire first round, I’m already feeling a little burned out with this event haha. I’ll never complain about too much disc golf coverage, I just feel showing card coverage would make the entire experience a little more focused and in turn a better overall product. Great job guys!

[@jakeb_91]

I find it kinda nice actually, if I wanna see the whole match it's there for me to watch, or I can pick and choose the matchups I wanna see the most

[@ridgetownsend1010]

@@jakeb_91 that is one aspect I really like about this presentation as well! There are a couple of matchups that didn’t interest me as much so I just skipped them since I already know the results anyways

[@derekbroekhoven5498]

I agree, GK did that with the FPO cards, and it was just less repetitive videos to watch, imo

[@hillsdalemc]

What order should these be watched in? I'm hearing commentary about other matches that I don't want as "spoilers."

[@tresharris4487]

Blows my mind how so many people are commenting so much hate and nonsense towards Gatekeeper. Especially when these people tend to have no idea what they are talking about. Saying literal lies. Or making baseless assumptions towards people that don't exist anywhere except for their minds. Yall need to chill. Bunch of arm chair warriors who can't get anywhere further than their local tournaments trying to teach and dictate professional players and commentators on how they do their job? Telling them they are wrong for thinking a certain thing? Attack someone who is talking about a possible upcoming rule change??? That is literal real life stuff happening that he his commentating about.

[@huckfu5557]

Nikko way to represent MO!!!

[@kevintieu5198]

Jesus some of you guys are a bunch of whiners! I see nothing wrong with what Nate said, yet many of you are defending Nikko like he was being ambushed. It's Nate's job to address some of these issues because the viewers notice them as they watch. Nate's comments were very timely, and matter-of-factly, because people noticed Nikko was taking long to putt on hole 7. Unprofessional? No. Attacks? No. On point? Yes.

[@Rew123]

I wonder if having the hole previews clustered at the beginning of the video (thus being skippable) would make these otherwise repetitive easier to watch.

[@tresharris4487]

Why not just skip the hole previews?

[@videosverigenu4621]

When Nikko hits his putts, he's top of the top.

[@TehRealChruZ]

So is hole 7 only a tie because Gavin didn't call Nikko on taking 45 seconds on his putt?

[@birdinflight3861]

30 seconds exactly, I timed it

[@AdamtheRed-]

@@birdinflight3861 More like 52 seconds actually. You dont need to time anything yourself, look at the time as it ticks up. Nikko placed his mini, which is "establishing your lie", at 17:21, and the putter didnt leave his hand until 18:12. 52 seconds. Edit: which is the problem with playing with this fool im sure,he's a constant rules violator.

[@birdinflight3861]

@@AdamtheRed- nah

[@AdamtheRed-]

@@birdinflight3861 ah someone who disregards facts. Your opinion is worthless.

[@birdinflight3861]

@@AdamtheRed- nah

[@tanskasenherrasvaki3533]

That would be a horrible rule change, imho

[@JMRSplatt]

That was 57 seconds on hole 7 there Nikko.. lol. I do think 30 seconds is too quick... but a minute is definitely too long. Maybe 45 seconds would be a good rule?

[@disccovered6392]

I asked a buddy of mine who is really into golf if there is a time rule for putting similar to disc golf, and he said no. I understand we want to keep the pace but having an artificial timer seems weird. Although, I guess if you told a guy like NIkko that he was taking too long and there was no rule in place, he'd probably say you couldn't do anything about it. Idk, it's a weird situation all around.

[@iplaylax22]

This "drama" is the most overblown nonsense. Were y’all listening to the same commentary I was?

[@trueethics6190]

when you draw a hole in matchplay it is called halving the hole.

[@sbxjames2054]

In a game with so much positive energy, why is it ok to throw shade at Nikko? Wouldn’t it be better to kill him with kindness if you will?

[@AdamtheRed-]

How many years of his behaviour do you have to be kind to him before it kills you? Nikko is probably the most toxic thing in disc golf.

[@tresharris4487]

Nikko himself knows he takes too long. In a recent skins match he talks about it. He explains it like he literally blacks out to a point. Like he feels like 20 seconds has gone by but its been more like a minute. And he knows its an issue. I don't think anything that was said was shade. It is just truth. It's not following rules. And needs to be addressed.

[@rudysseus4410]

@@AdamtheRed- what was toxic about his play in this match? Quit bitchin

[@AdamtheRed-]

@@rudysseus4410 can I make a comment about his character in general when he plays or do i have to keep it to this round specifically. There are many videos showing his antics on the course or during press events. You really may want to research a topic before you open your idiot hole in the future.

[@sbxjames2054]

@@tresharris4487 they are changing the rules next season but I’m interested people foot falts are going to be handled as well.

[@gavinc6366]

Why do they only play 10?

[@okkouljas5172]

Nikko was up more thatn there was holes left so even if Gavin had won both holes remaining Nikko would've been one up.

[@gavinc6366]

@@okkouljas5172 So they only play 12? thats weird still lol

[@jensknutson6118]

@@gavinc6366 the course is only 12 holes

[@bhgwinn]

I'd say its more a matter of time and energy constraints. This format with 18 holes would take considerably longer. And, I'd say the length of matches could vary so much as to mot be even from match to match. Just my thoughts

[@rudysseus4410]

Damn I guess nobody has ever seen Jordan, Tiger, Kobe and a lot of other professionals get heated in more than one occasion.. when they do, they call it “passion” but when nikko does it he’s a goon, a disgrace.lmao you people really trip me out.

[@filiplillevars3567]

I think the problem is that he gets angry in a way that at least I interpret as childish. He seems to be extremely picky when it comes to the rules for his opponents, but not for himself. He should be respected still tho, he is a fantastic dg-player 🙂

[@chuckmynorris]

Jordan, Tiger (maybe not so much later on his career 😅) and Kobe all are great ambassadors of the sport and a great role models for kids. Nikko acts like a baby most of the time and people need to call him on his bullshit. Really hope the rules change so he can't take a minute on every putt. No cardmate wants to call that because he is just gonna be a terror after that.

[@rudysseus4410]

@@filiplillevars3567 when eagle lost to Klein he was pouting like a kid that whole round, but no one says anything about that.

[@AdamtheRed-]

@@rudysseus4410 pouting isn't a tantrum, which is what nikko does once every couple holes. And to compare nikko to the greatest players in other sports is silly. He's a good disc golfer, was even better years ago, but he's nowhere near to the legend status of the players you named. And justifying bad behaviour by pointing to other peoples bad behaviour just makes things worse.

[@filiplillevars3567]

@@rudysseus4410Mate, don't think for a second I think Nikko is the only one out there and all others are perfect 🙂 Ricky's cry-baby birdies and constant "sit"-shouting is another example of behaviors that make me a fan of all others on his card except him. Still Nikko is worst that I have seen so far and the only one that both breaks the rules and tells people off in an un-proffesional way.

[@dizzydabz6905]

The ob areas on this course are kind of dumb

[@alfredfullysick]

Nate, and anyone else for that matter, constantly trying to single out Nikko is so cringey. It's literally gone on for years. He doesn't give a shit, no one gives a shit, shut ya mouths and focus on your own game. If you gonna call him out on commentary at least be funny about it. Thankyou Brian for trying to diffuse Nates butthurtedness

[@ejvogie93]

Worried about getting Nikko mad at you for calling him on time? Add a courtesy violation when he yells at you. Easy peasy.

[@allstarballer7]

Gavin up next bruh

[@birdinflight3861]

Nate ripping on Nikko sounding unprofessional and what not

[@AdamtheRed-]

Nah

[@birdinflight3861]

@@AdamtheRed- lol nahhhh

[@derekbroekhoven5498]

Lol Nate REALLY made his contempt for Nikko known, not a good look tbh

[@gavinc6366]

Was REALLY hoping Nikko would miss on 7

[@AdamtheRed-]

Lol so he would have to line up another putt for 50 seconds?

[@wireycoyote3544]

I see TWO Gavins lost today...smh...

[@OjaiBonsai]

Smash on Nikko please

[@jime2304]

Too many whiny little b’s joining this sport it seems. Crying about factual commentary and hurting feelings. Grow a pair.

[@twocrowsknows2811]

It's hilarious that little Nikko thinks he throws as far as Ricky.

[@lmpbzkt1]

If I wasn’t such a huge fan of DG I would skip right over this match. I have absolutely no respect for “no class Nikko.”

[@LanceBeckman]

Third dislike

[@darinladd5312]

Great coverage. It would be a shame to change the game just so the vanishingly small percentage of the people who play for money and prestige have an easier life. Trust and camaraderie are what make this sport worth watching. Supplant that and it's just throwing plastic.

[@MParker8200]

Gavin was never going to be dormie. Nikko was dormie, unfortunately.

[@shawnizhere5155]

Nikko's put is like Charles Barkley's golf swing. Not as bad,but cliches almost just the same.🤦‍♂️ 2hours later

[@wireycoyote3544]

Im not taking sides either way, and yes, rules are rules, but lets say Nikko takes 30 extra seconds literally every putt for 18 holes. Thats 9 minutes. 10-11 if he misses a few. I refuse to believe 10 minutes will be that big of an inconvenience, and if so, maybe drop your tournament and go do alleged important thing.... Also lets remember courtesy violations are the cards call. Rules are either followed or they are broken until enforced or flat out changed. Ive been on cards where dudes take a long time, and sure I wasnt thrilled about it, but ultimately I just was excited to take my shot or putt. Its an ego thing. If anything you should understand that more time to think is usually more time to psyche yourself out. Let the guy psyche himself out. Have you ever played with someone who took 20-30 extra seconds every putt and whooped you? I sure havent... This really needs to never be mentioned again.

[@alfredfullysick]

10000000% mate, so well said. like STFU bout it and just enjoy the fact that you outside throwin discs in a park. people just love gettin butt hurt about trivial things

[@jakeb_91]

I disagree, gotta remember its also a while tournament they are running, there's already hole backups, if people are taking more time, it just compounds

[@shawnhill4779]

"lets say Nikko takes 30 extra seconds literally every putt for 18 holes. Thats 9 minutes. 10-11 if he misses a few. I refuse to believe 10 minutes will be that big of an inconvenience" ... And if everyone starts to follow "Nikko-time" for their own putting then you will be looking at rounds that will take 1-2 hours longer as cards back up at each and every hole. The rule is 30 seconds. Most players are much faster than that. If Nikko can't follow the rules perhaps he should drop of tournaments, go home and practice his putting routine until he can follow the rules. Nikko can be a stickler about others following the rules (ie, foot faults ...) but he feels that the rules for putting don't apply to him?!? It's no wonder that so many people have little respect for him.

[@MrMcHerpDerp]

Nate is acting really unprofessional. Kinda ruined the coverage for me... Take this as a warning Nate! I will unsubscribe if this act continues.

[@AdamtheRed-]

He was being completely fair talking about rules changes with a real-world rules violator doing exactly what the change would be about. He brought that up while nikko was making an inside the circle putt that took 52 seconds.

[@GatekeeperMedia]

Could you be more dramatic?!

[@alfredfullysick]

@@GatekeeperMedia i feel like the ones being dramatic are the ones constantly talking about the same player taking an average of 20 seconds longer than the 30 second limit on their putts. thats what I call dramatic. just my 2 cents though

[@kevintieu5198]

@@GatekeeperMedia I appreciate the quality free content you guys put out so often. Sorry you have to deal with little children in the comments.

[@shawnhill4779]

@@GatekeeperMedia GM ... no worries, Nate was spot on the Nikko issue ... and it has been an issue for quite a while. Nikko can be a great player, but he is DIFFICULT to watch. Due to his time consuming and rule-violating putting routine to his frequent outbursts, I tend to avoid watching any cards that he plays on. There are an awful lot of great and interesting players on the tour, but it only takes 1 or 2 to make it look bad for an upcoming sport like disc golf.