DAVID HEMMELINE
BIGGEST WIN: 2008 Glass Blown Open
MAX DRIVING DISTANCE: 400 (on a good day)
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Putt and chilled nature
WHO ARE YOUR OTHER SPONSORS?
• My wife who puts up with a lot of disc golf practice and tournaments
AVERAGE NUMBER OF ROUNDS PER WEEK: 4
IF YOU HAD TO PLAY WITH ONE DISC, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Buzzz
IF YOU HAD TO PLAY WITH THREE DISCS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE?
Destroyer, Buzzz, and Max
IN THE BAG:
• 1st Run Destroyer
• Max
• Star Boss
• Teebird
• Leopard
• Classic Roc
• Champion Roc
• Buzzzz
• Stingray
• Pro D Challenger
• DX Big Bead Aviar
TRAINING: Run the dogs, P90X
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A TOURNAMENT?
Visualize types of shots needed and rep them. I don't over do the putting reps anymore. I try to work the putting practice into the practice rounds. This helps me get into a more real competition mode.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE TOURNAMENTS?
1. Glass Blown Open
2. USDGC
3. First Class Challenge
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 3 FAVORITE COURSES?
1. Pickard
2. Waterworks
3. WYCO
PET PEEVES: People who disrepect the sport.
PERSONAL DISC GOLF GOALS: I would like to continue to improve and stay healthy enough to compete with the best. Put together the dream round on a regular basis.
ROLE MODELS/INFLUENCES:
• Eric McCabe
• Ron Convers
• Steve Nash
ADVICE: Don't just practice, practice winning. By that I mean have some imagination while you practice, put pressure on your shots, visualize situations you might be in during competition. Your mind is your most valuable tool.
