Our next guest got hooked on disc golf after attending a clinic with Philo Brathwaite, Gregg Barsby and Nikko Locastro.
Quarry park in Leamington Spa is his favourite course because “It’s Great course for any players from beginner to pro”.
He plays everyday of the week and his Kc pro aviar is his favourite disc.
Name: Hlynur Friðriksson
Country: Iceland
Home Course: Hamrar
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How did you get into disc golf and how long have you been playing?
I started 1 year ago. There was a clinic in my hometown with Philo, Gregg and Nikko and after that i was hooked.
What is your dominant hand?
Right hand
Are you Backhand or forehand dominate?
Backhand
What was the first disc you threw and where is it now?
Dx roc just at home 😉
You’re on the first hole at your local course, what disc do you reach for?
Champion rocx3
What is your favourite course and why?
Quarry park in Leamington Spa. Great course for any players from beginner to pro.
Your disc golf bag catches on fire. You can only save 3 discs, What are those discs and why?
Star thunderbird
Kc pro aviar
S-line P1
What is your favourite disc and why?
Kc pro aviar. Your putter always needs to be your best friend because you have to use it on every hole!
What is your favourite throw to play during a round of disc golf?
Straight tunnel with putter
Are you part of a league, if so what is your handicap?
No
How many times a week do you get to play or do field work?
I play every day of the week
The discs that you regularly bag are they all one manufacturer or a mix bag?
2x kc pro aviar
1x yeti pro aviar
1x s-line p1
1x star aviarx3
1x r-pro pig
1x star mirage
1x gstar wombat
1x champion mako3
1x champion roc3
1x mcpro roc
1x champion rocx3
1x metal flake teebird3
1x champion glow teebird
1x star leopard3
1x nate sexton firebird
1x champion firebird
1x star thunderbird
1x champion thunderbird
1x star destroyer
1x champion roadrunner
1x c-line pd2
2x star boss
Do you have any superstitions or quirks when on the course. Such as like flipping your disc or special hat?
No
What do you love about disc golf?
Being out in the nature, meet new people, different flight of the disc
What part of disc golf do you find the most challenging?
The mental game and putting
If you could change anything about disc golf what would it be?
2 meter rule.
If given the chance how would you grow the sport of disc golf?
Having clinics in schools
If you could play any course in the world, what would that course be and who are the other three players on your card?
Jarva with Nate sexton, Paul mcbeth and Jeremy koling
What’s your embarrassing disc golf story?
I could not hit double mando 2 times in a row and the mando was maybe 10 meters in front of me
What advice would you give to a new player starting out?
Learn to throw straight with putter and mid range and practice putting!!!!