Time to wrap up my MVP Open posts. Volunteering to work at this tournament was a great experience, and the best part was seeing top-quality disc golf in person. Two standouts:
Commitment
James Conrad is totally committed to his job.
James did not win the MVP Open at Maple Hill this year, but he is one of the most committed players I’ve ever seen. His tee shots usually begin with long runups starting way behind the tee box and he seems to put every ounce of energy into his drives. I love the way his body winds up and then unwinds in a windmill of arms, legs, and hair, from which the disc usually emerges on a fast track toward the basket.
Here is James throwing a long approach putt on the last hole of the final round at Maple Hill:
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| James Conrad’s next-to-last shot at the 2021 MVP Open at Maple Hill. |
James is, of course, famous for his next-to-last shot in regulation at the 2021 PDGA World Championships (watch this for a few minutes to see James in action).
Smoothness
Matthew Orum’s form is unorthodox but smooth! Watching any aspect of his game is fun, including drives, upshots, putts, and his sunglasses. Ben took this shot of Matty O preparing to throw at hole1 at Maple Hill:
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Matthew Orum on the tee at hole 1 during the 2021 MVP Open at Maple Hill. |
