The Upshot: The Upshot: Jussi Meresmaa, Krokhol Open

[@robertwatters1186]

Bad call by PDGA. Ruined one of the most interesting holes in pro disc golf.

[@thewhorocks515]

Extremely disappointed with the PDGA. There should be more holes with the buncr rule, not less. The PDGA reasoning explained by Jussi in the interview is atrocious. The fact that it's an outlier and that they have to deal with other tournaments requesting to use the rule is not a valid argument against the rule itself. They're basically doing it for their own convenience with no regard for what's best for the tournament. Phenomenal interview with Jussi. Really appreciate having him on. Loved the talk about the tickets, Baltic Air stuff, and future plans for the European Open. I'm on Charlie's side about Kristin's chances at European Open. Kristin seems to perform slightly worse at tightly wooded courses.The two majors this year, the tour championship at Nevin. She surprisingly misses more gaps than you think. It's still Kristin Tattar though so it's relative. I gotta see the Tampere course, though, to be honest. If it's more like W.R Jackson she'll be more than fine. It's really her coming back from injury that's the #1 variable.

[@Jamminn555]

Absolutely yes, thewhorocks!! And no regard for what's best for the fans, the players and disc golf overall.

[@cirkuslizard8697]

I can only hope the DGPT breaks away from the PDGA, like stat. They can oversee and A tier and below. They know nothing on creating entertaining disc golf viewing.

[@mikethomas5451]

Jussi is always a great interview.

[@tanskasenherrasvaki3533]

Eveliina has been amazing at Tampere, played minus-round on mens layout back in pdpt before the putting yips.

[@Jamminn555]

I'll say this as politely as I can... F-in keep hole 16 as it's been the last 10 years! It's a unique and great hole beautifully designed by Jussi. Who cares if it's an exception! So lame for the PDGA to exert pressure to make it more uniform! Yes, it's an exception! That's why we love it! The island green adds such great pressure and excitement, as it SHOULD in a tournament as important and great and unique as the European Open.

[@leevi7935]

nice interview!

[@liberateyourslack]

The interview with Jussi reminded me that he's a solid, well considered bloke and wouldn't have changed Hole 16 at The Beast for shits and giggles. Was one of the best finishing holes in pro disc golf and it's almost entirley due to the rule. The interview also reminded me that the PDGA can't see the wood for the trees - and the sooner the professional game is unburdened from their governance, the better.

[@csweet207]

If the PDGA wants to crackdown on non-uniforimity in its tournaments it should not worry about bunker rules & it should focus instead on uniform baskets & tee pads.

[@McSlobo]

Don't worry about some course being lost in Finland. When one dies, 100 new ones are born. :D New courses are more entertaining than always repeating the same shots.

[@eyekay103]

Can we get a list of PDGA board members who do and don’t support this change as we vote?

[@samanthony8121]

God the PDGA sucks.

[@markfranciscy4464]

Drop zone on that hole is absolutely trash Bring back bunker.

[@TheTherirah]

Pdga made an awful call here. Dumb choices like this are why I won't become a member.

[@LanceBeckman]

Stay broke

[@stephenfrancais]

PDGA takes another fat L

[@deaconh87]

Does barela’s dad run the pdga?! Lol terrible choice.

[@budsteinmetz1239]

Well I want to complain but unfortunately I won’t be watching.😢 can’t see myself upgrading to PRO!!!!

[@justbrowsing5279]

Just not going to pay extra for an event that has a weaker field than most Elite series events. Certainly on the MPO side anyway. Not that I'm saying it's not worth the money to watch, I just can't get past paying more for lower level competition.

[@Raiaramis24]

Here You are mistaken. Field is not weaker - european top 30 is as strong as US Top 20-50. Moneywise i dont know, but talentwise difference is in top 10 and those guys are there anyway.

[@justbrowsing5279]

This was Jussi's decision. He could have proceeded as an X Tier Major just like the USDGC. The rounds are still rated, they just don't count towards player ratings. Nobody cares that the it's set up like that. Jussi should have just done it that way. They should have given him the exemption but that doesn't force his hand.

[@Philip.Eriksson]

Sorry to hear that you’re mentally ill

[@henrikenqvist859]

Yes. But worlds couldnt have that, so decided to change it now