What’s up degenerates? It’s the Disc Golf World. I’m the one with all the holes in his game—Swiss Cheese and you’re watching This Week in Disc Golf, where I dig through the chaos so you don’t have to.
So buckle up, because we’ve got a split field, first-time winners, a PDGA letter, WADA’s Worlds drug screenings, and all kinds of spicy debate this week. Honestly, it was enough that Kristin Latt’s Euro Champs lay-up and post-round interview didn’t even lead the headlines.
Kristin Latt’s Honest Interview Sparks Unease
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Kristin’s post-round interview at the European Disc Golf Championship was painfully real. The emotions she shared left many fans uneasy with two majors coming up fast. One of the sport’s greatest talents admitting she finds it hard to even play disc golf? That’ll get people speculating.
Yes, Kristin’s had another monster season—only finishing outside the top 2 once. But it hasn’t been the dominant, effortless run we’re used to. More up-and-down rounds. Narrower victories. She’s been candid all year about mental health struggles, even in her birthday post. And hey—she just turned 33 and is in the final year of her FPO-leading contract. That’s a lot of negotiation stress coming her way.
The Pressure Cooker
It’s not just the contract year. She launched a clothing line, did a packed promotional tour for Worlds and the Estonian Disc Golf Festival, kept up sponsor commitments, fought off illness, battled nerve pain in her hand, and even injured her toe. All of this has tested her confidence and mental health—hard. Add the expectations of a major in her home country and being the face of European disc golf? No wonder she’s feeling it.
That Controversial Lay-up
Ah yes—the famous lay-up on hole 18, round 3. The “12-footer heard ‘round the world” that people love to call proof she’s lost her edge. Look, the optics are weird, but let’s be real. The event organizers told players to be ready for that round to be the final if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Kristin was protecting a potential win in brutal conditions. That decision was calculated, not weak. Anyone who watched the full interview knows she still has the killer instinct. It’s just… complicated. That’s sports.
Masters Worlds Heats Up in Minnesota
Meanwhile, Masters Worlds kicked off with three rounds done and two to play as of this episode:
- Joe Rovere held a single stroke lead over Paul Oman in MP40, with three others within three strokes.
- FPO40 saw a showdown between Ohn Scoggins and Jennifer Allen, tied at the top and six strokes clear of third
Other leaderboard highlights:
- Hall of Famer Brian “Schwebby” Schweberger led McCrae by one.
- Juliana Korver was primed for yet another Masters win.
- Jay “Yeti” Reading battling Barry Schultz. A proper legends bracket.
PCS Sula Gets Underway
Across the pond, PCS Sula began—sadly without Silva Saarinen, who dropped out due to a fever. Still, the course looked incredible as always. Shout-out to Norway for providing all the scenic flooded bridge content my Instagram could possibly need.
2025 Disc Golf Hall of Fame Inductees
Big congratulations to the newly announced 2025 Hall of Fame class:
- Discmania standouts Jussi Meresmaa and Avery Jenkins
- Brian “Schwebby” Schweberger
- Dan Doyle
- Sharon Jenkins
Props to them for the years of work, passion, and weirdly intense tournament road trips that got them there. Legends.
Video Shout-Outs Worth Your Time
First, Steady Ed Hendricks and PDGA History: How Players Won Control of Disc Golf. Sure, that title is longer than a Joey Chestnut Fourth of July dog, but it’s an awesome, well-researched watch by Matthew Rothstein. He’s running for the PDGA board and even has a book, Steady, dropping in 2026. Check it out for deep, sometimes uncomfortable truths about the PDGA’s evolution, including membership revolts and declining voter numbers.
Second, DGPT’s Making a Major. Not just a promo bit—it was a genuinely cool behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Champions Cup. Highlighted the SEANS, the organizing teams, volunteers (shoutout to Jon in the cut), and the sweat it takes to make these events happen. More of this, please.
Quick Hitters and Fun Stuff
Let’s rapid-fire some off-course goodness:
- Kristin’s birthday featured a surprise party and cheesecake thanks to Silver.
- Kevin Jones celebrated his b-day too. Respect to the KJ crew.
- Cadence Burge, after her win, skipped the classic Texas Roadhouse lap and hit up Cheesecake Factory instead. Girl knows what’s up.
- Ezra Aderhold kept his promise to Adam Hammes by “freak the tank” style chugging his first taste of alcohol. Stanley Cup vibes.
- Paige Pierce returned to Norway and got welcomed with a bridge renamed after her infamous ankle break. Love the subtle shade, Norway.
- Paige even did her best Jake Hebenheimer-style nature post in tribute.
- Ricky Wysocki snagged some sights (and a crepe!) during a Paris layover.
- Eveliina went fishing. Kat Mertsch? Hot air ballooned her way through the Fourth of July. Ella Hansen caught two baseball games and even scored a Grimace shirt from the t-shirt cannon. Winning.
- Jake Monn and Clay Edwards grabbed the cut of the week honors. No notes. Perfection.
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