Camille Skweir (center) is tied for second place after the opening round of this PDGA National Tour event. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Steve Hill breaks down opening round action from the Santa Cruz Masters Cup on this episode of Chain Reaction, with player news and insights from Ricky Wysocki, Garrett Gurthie, Catrina Allen, and surprise performer Camille Skweir.
And just like that, Eagle McMahon's lead at the Glass Blown Open has become a deficit. Catch up on all the action from a wild moving day on the PDGA National Tour with insights from McMahon, Paul McBeth, Catrina Allen, and Paige Pierce on this episode of Chain Reaction!
JohnE McCray shared his thoughts on his round one Glass Blown Open performance on a new episode of Chain Reaction. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
PDGA Media’s Steve Hill covers the action from day one of the Dynamic Discs Glass Blown Open! Joel Freeman changed his expectations and was rewarded with the lead in the Open division, while a pair of Mcs shined. Catrina Allen overcame the slow grind of play with an aggressive finish to pace the women’s field.
It was the Memorial that spawned a thousand memes, but how about the stellar play in Arizona from Eveliina Salonen and Eagle McMahon? Steve Hill and Sara Lamberson look back at the Memorial Championship, including chatter Salonen’s skills, Paige Pierce’s play on Vista del Camino hole 18, and Jessica Weese’s continued strong play (1:10). After that, it’s a debate on if McMahon is currently the best disc golfer and some analysis on Jalle Stoor’s approach to the tournament (22:10).
Calvin Heimburg joins this week's episode of PDGA Radio. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
It’s the 50th episode of PDGA Radio! Calvin Heimburg joins the show to talk about his Las Vegas Challenge victory, and Steve stumps him during the lightning round. Later, Steve and Sara talk notable performances from the LVC, including Vanessa Van Dyken, Cale Leiviska, and Dustin Keegan. After that, it’s on to the Memorial Championship, and Steve and Sara talk live coverage and make their picks.
Andrew Presnell, shown here during round one of the Las Vegas Challenge, provided the highlight reel ace during round three. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Calvin Heimburg has yet to blink, but big names are on his tail heading into the final round of the Las Vegas Challenge. And it's a tale of two Allens in the Open Women's division. This time tomorrow we'll have our first PDGA National Tour Champions of 2019!
Paul McBeth hits the practice basket at the Las Vegas Challenge. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Steve Hill covers the action from day 2 in the desert, as Calvin Heimburg and Catrina Allen take the lead at the Las Vegas Challenge. Plus news on Nate Sexton's shoulder, and who had the shot of the day?
PDGA Hall of Fame member Des Reading joins the show to talk about her new role as the organization's youth and education coordinator. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Jessica Weese joins this week's episode of PDGA Radio. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Steve Hill and Sara Lamberson get caught up on the news that the European Open will be a PDGA Major for the next three years (2:05) before Sara shares her experience from a weekend doubles event with Paige Pierce. Later, the hosts answer a listener email related to religion in disc golf (11:25).
Hannah Leatherman (far left) joins the program to talk about disc golf in Africa. Photo: Eagles Wings Disc Golf
2015 United States Women’s Disc Golf Champion Hannah Leatherman joins this week’s episode of PDGA Radio to talk about her sojourn to Africa for the inaugural Zambia Open (3:45). Later, Steve and Sara chat pro disc golfers becoming media content creators (38:25), and Sara shares a sobering story about famed marmot Punxsutawney Phil ahead of Groundhog Day (49:25).
Paige Pierce shares stories of her recent trip to Croatia on this week's edition of PDGA Radio. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen
Four-time PDGA World Champion Paige Pierce returns to the show this week (1:40) to discuss her travels to Croatia, her Disc Golf Tourist video series, and how she’s planning to add more media to her repertoire in 2019. Later, Steve and Sara open up the listener mailbag (31:45) to answer questions about Board of Directors processes, tournament sponsorship, and video replay.
2018 Delaware Disc Golf Challenge Champion Sarah Hokom joins the show this week to talk about her 2019 sponsorship. Photo: Tina Oakley
A new year brings 2019’s first episode of PDGA Radio! Steve Hill and Sara Lamberson are back from the holidays and ready to talk resolutions and the latest in player news. Sarah Hokom joins the show to chat about her move to MVP Disc Sports and her offseason job hanging Christmas lights in Texas, and the show wraps with hot rounds and discussion of the 2020 PDGA Majors schedule.
It’s the last PDGA Radio episode of 2018! Sara Lamberson is back from globetrotting and talks with Steve Hill about all the latest player news, including predictions on where Sarah Hokom might land for 2019 (4:00). PDGA Board of Directors President Justin Menickelli joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion on the new rules and competition manual updates (25:45), a pro players committee (1:07:50), the state of disc golf media (1:11:00) and how clubs continue to be the lifeblood of disc golf (1:18:20). Steve and Sara then wrap up the show with some more discussion on the new guidelines (1:24:00).
We’re getting into the holiday spirit this week on PDGA Radio! First, Steve Hill and Sara Lamberson discuss the latest player ratings update and the extra presents that now show up on every player’s statistics page (5:08). After that, it’s on to the hot rounds from a surprisingly busy Thanksgiving weekend (13:25) before PDGA World Champion Paige Bjerkaas brings us the return of the PDGA Radio Pro Tip (19:25). The hosts then discuss the latest developments on the player sponsorship (20:45) media front (23:50) for the 2019 season.
