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Iron Hill provided the stage for some tremendous final round drama at the Delaware Disc Golf Challenge. Steve Hill checks in with the last Chain Reaction dispatch from the First State, featuring post-round reactions from the top finishers.

The gallery crowds into the woods during round two of the Delaware Disc Golf Challenge. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

The international competitors who’ve extended their stays after Pro Worlds are making a mark at the Delaware Disc Golf Challenge, as four countries are represented in the top 10. Steve Hill breaks down all the action from moving day on another PDGA National Tour episode of Chain Reaction. Tune in for soundbites from Väinö Mäkelä, Albert Tamm, Alisha Schafer, and more!

Hole 17 at Iron Hill. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

Iron Hill Disc Golf Course may have a lower par this year, but it’s playing tougher. Steve Hill is back with another episode of Chain Reaction to break down day one of the Delaware Disc Golf Challenge, with news and soundbites from Kristin Tattar, Ricky Wysocki, and James Conrad.

Emerson Keith joins the show after tying for third place at Pro Worlds. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

Lake Eureka was the setting for a classic battle to end the 2019 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships in Peoria, Illinois. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

It was high fives all over Peoria Saturday, as a final round duel and some serious putting gave way to the crowning of two PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Champions! Steve Hill recaps a wild final day in the last installment of Chain Reaction from Illinois, complete with interviews with the champions and runners-up.

The gallery was out in full force for round four of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships at Northwood Park in Morton, Illinois, Friday afternoon. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

What more could you ask for heading into the final round of Pro Worlds? Steve Hill recaps an exciting moving day in Peoria where Paige Pierce ascended at Sunset Hills and Paul McBeth and Emerson Keith traded barbs at Northwood. Plus soundbites from Ricky Wysocki and Eveliina Salonen and the latest injury news.

It was a hot one at Pro Worlds Thursday in Peoria, Illinois. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

Emerson Keith and Catrina Allen left the door open during round three of Pro Worlds, and Paul McBeth and Eveliina Salonen came crashing through. It’s time to cool off from a hot day in Peoria with a refreshing glass of Chain Reaction, with added stats and soundbites from Eagle McMahon and Henna Blomroos.

Erika Stinchcomb talks back-ups and chase card positioning on Chain Reaction. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

Emerson Keith says he’s here to stay, but he’s got company in a four-time world champion. In the Open Women’s field, Catrina Allen made quick work of six-shot deficit and a window is open for another four-time winner. Steve Hill checks in from round 2 of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships with another episode of Chain Reaction, featuring player news and soundbites from the day’s action in Peoria.

Valerie Mandujano (left) feels more confident with her sister Alexis playing the role of caddie this week. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

The youth movement was in full effect during round one of the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, as Emerson Keith and Eveliina Salonen jumped to the top of the standings. PDGA Media's Steve Hill breaks down all the opening day action from Peoria in a new episode of Chain Reaction, featuring interviews from Kevin Jones, Paul McBeth, Erika Stinchcomb, and more!

Gregg Barsby and Paige Bjerkaas join this week's episode of PDGA Radio ahead of Pro Worlds. Photos: Alyssa Van Lanen

Two-time PDGA World Champion Ricky Wysocki joins this week's podcast for a wide-ranging interview. Photo: Eino Ansio

Advanced Women's World Champion Erikah Weir celebrates her victory last weekend in York, Pennsylvania. She joins this week's episode of PDGA Radio. Photo: PDGA

We're wrapping up the European Open on this week's episode of PDGA Radio. Photo: Jari Mäki-Kuutti 

The champagne was flowing as the European Open came to a close Sunday evening in Nokia, Finland. Photo: Jari Mäki-Kuutti

Petomoodi was activated, and Pierce played it all square as the sun set on the European Open. Steve Hill brings the final episode of Chain Reaction from Nokia, with storylines on bulletin board material, USDGC bids, and reactions on how a memorable Sunday unfolded at The Beast!

The famous Finnish gallery was out in force Saturday at the European Open. Photo: Jari Mäki-Kuutti

After a hot round Saturday at the European Open, Eagle McMahon is ready to sink his talons into The Beast during Sunday's final. And is it a done deal in the Open Women's division? Steve Hill brings the latest from Finland with another episode of Chain Reaction, including soundbites from McMahon, Ricky Wysocki, Paul McBeth, Albert Tamm, and Paige Pierce.

The enthusiastic crowds are on everyone's mind at the European Open. Photo: Jari Mäki-Kuutti

Comfort zones, consistency, and crushed shots are on the agenda for this episode of Chain Reaction, as Steve Hill delivers player news and interviews from round 2 of the 2019 European Open. Featuring soundbites from Ricky Wysocki, Paul McBeth, Paige Pierce, and more.

Day one of the European Open saw plenty of crowd-pleasing moments. Photo: Eino Ansio | Spin 18

Among a sea of strong stateside competitors, it was a young, relatively unknown Finnish player who made the biggest impact during round one of the European Open. Plus, it was no sleep til Finland for Paige Pierce.

Steve Hill breaks down all the action from the first day of this PDGA Major with a new episode of Chain Reaction!

Simon Lizotte approaches on hole 16 of the 2017 European Open. Photo: Eino Ansio

It’s European Open week on PDGA Radio! But first, Steve Hill and Sara Sinclair (same host, new last name) congratulate a host of new PDGA junior world champions (3:02) and cover the weekend’s hot rounds (11:02). From there, the duo break down what you need to know ahead of the European Open, including Wednesday’s Presidents Cup (21:03), course observations from a practice round with Paul McBeth (25:50), media essentials (34:52), and their picks to win the event (42:00).

Dave Feldberg joins the show to talk about his back-to-back Pro Masters World Championships. Photo: PDGA

Elections for the PDGA Board of Directors begin on July 1, so it’s time to get to know the candidates with a special episode of PDGA Radio! Steve Hill chats with each of the six members who are vying for the two open board positions and covers topics ranging from sustainable growth for disc golf and membership priorities to the am/pro balance and walk-up music. 

Timestamps for each candidate:

Reid Frescura joins the show after his fourth-place showing at the Ledgestone Insurance Open. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

A.J. Risley joins the show on the heels of his top 5 showing at the Beaver State Fling. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

Milo McIver State Park played host to yet another thrilling finish at the Beaver State Fling. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

It didn't come down to a playoff, but the final round of the Beaver State Fling served up tension and redemption. Catch up on a wild Sunday on the PDGA National Tour with the latest episode of Chain Reaction!

Paige Pierce held onto her lead Saturday at the Beaver State Fling. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

If we’re going to keep the tradition of a Portland playoff alive, that means we’re due for some fireworks in the final round of the Beaver State Fling. Catch up on Saturday’s PDGA National Tour action with this episode of Chain Reaction, featuring soundbites from Jennifer Allen, James Conrad, Eagle McMahon, Seppo Paju, and Paige Pierce!

Paige Pierce joins the show to talk Portland, preparation, and playoffs. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

Steve and Sara break down the action from the past weekend’s Portland Open on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. First, it’s the MPO battle, where Drew Gibson and Eagle McMahon made improbable playoff runs from the chase card (2:42). Paige Pierce woke up the putter on the way to her win (17:32), and the hosts talk about how players can handle their emotions on the course as media coverage increases (27:00). JomezPro gets a shoutout for their charity efforts (34:15) before Steve and Sara cover the weekend’s hot rounds (36:42).

Tune in to this week's episode of PDGA Radio to hear Garrett Gurthie's full interview after his Santa Cruz Masters Cup victory. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

Garrett Gurthie secured the first PDGA National Tour victory of his career at the Santa Cruz Masters Cup. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

We've got a first-time champion and a four-time champion, as Garrett Gurthie takes home the biggest win of his career and Catrina Allen stays hot during the final round of the Santa Cruz Masters Cup. Catch up on all the action from the last day of the third PDGA National Tour stop of 2019.

Roll Tide: Matt Orum made the move of the day at the Santa Cruz Masters Cup. Photo: Alyssa Van Lanen

The rain came to play during round 2 of the Santa Cruz Masters Cup, but so did Garrett Gurthie and the upper tier of the Open Women's field. Steve Hill is back to break down the action from a soggy moving day on another episode of Chain Reaction!

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