I can't help but feel for Nikko here. I've been there. It's so difficult to get out of your own head.

I love how the camera man followed lacastro at 21:30 as he freaked out on himself about missing that eagle putt lol

Hey Nikko. It's called class. Get some.

For real though, do any of you hating on Nikko play disc golf? It's like you don't know how frustrating it is to know how well you're capable of playing and play completely awful. I've been there, and anybody else who's played a round that is almost 100 points lower than his rating knows what it feels like. I understand that his temper got a bit out of hand, but off the course he's a genuinely nice guy, he just wants to win. Besides that, I think he's improved his ass-hole-y-ness a lot because of all the criticism he's gotten in KZread comments.

McBeth gets a triple bogey and shrugs it off. Nikko gets a birdie and loses his damn mind? It's not just the skill that separates these two.

TY for keeping the video on Nikko after the shots!

Great work McFly! Even if it was kind of uncomfortable watching Locastro self-destruct.

@interceptfist

9 жыл бұрын

uncomfortable?? more like amazing. Love you Marty for filming all that anguish LOL

Thanks Nikko for being real.

Always a pleasure to watch Patrick Brown. Awesome dude. As for Nikko: not okay, not cool. Just chill out guy. Have I ever had a meltdown on the course? Yes, when I play by myself. I could NEVER imagine freaking out like that in public and at an event. I just don't have it in me too embarrass myself or make my card mates distracted. So I have a hard time wrapping my head around why he doesn't have the same consideration. Killer, killer capabilities, but his mental game has always weighed him down. Sexton is another class act that is always a joy to watch. Fun card.

@smokestakz

9 жыл бұрын

have you ever watched Nikko....for like the last EVER...that's just Nikko...hes just very fired up and hard on him self....if you want to make an example out of someone for being a ass on the course go watch Big Jerm play...if he has a couple bad holes in row he virtually quits, drops his head, sulks around the course really slow and basically stop trying....Nikko is just hard on himself.

@RascalRoscoe

9 жыл бұрын

Synapsis I'm aware. I've watched him many times. I'm saying that it's just inconsiderate to his cardmates. It's so uncomfortable to be on the same card with someone freaking out like that. Just because he has always done it doesn't mean it's all right,ya know? I have also seen Big Jerm first hand because I followed one of his cards at a tourney. He can get pretty bad. No matter who it is, it kinda bums me out because I think it's embarrassing and not very courteous.

@RascalRoscoe

9 жыл бұрын

familydinner1 Oh really? I saw him at masters last year. He was cheering on his cardmates and just genuinely being a great sport. Kinda sucks to hear that you experienced him like that. He was never an asshole when I was a part of the gallery. That was just my experience though.

@erikhansen38

9 жыл бұрын

RascalRoscoe I understand what you're saying, and I agree that it is both immature and inconsiderate for a professional of Nikko or Jeremy's caliber to be acting like that during an event. That being said, everyone has a different way of dealing with frustration, as well as different emotional bio rhythms. Both of those players have an ability to go all out and use their emotions to their advantage. Nikko's outburst in this case, didn't seem to affect any other players' performance, only his own. I personally feel that there are better things to judge a man by, than his reactions to his own failures. For example Nikko has done amazing things for the sport; an INFINITE amount more than all the people here who are shaming him, and weirdly enjoying his misery (That makes someone a bad person in my opinion). It's like when people try to call Feldberg an asshole; I know for a fact that Dave Feldberg has a good relationship with other players who have played with him, and God dammit, disc golf wouldn't be a sport if it weren't for Dave's efforts at legitimizing it. People will hop on the hate train for the smallest of reasons, and disc golf isn't about hate. Spectators judge disc golfers SOLELY on emotional control because it's all they can see in the video, but that's not the whole picture. Josh Anton murdered someone for Christ's sake but everyone here is content bitching about 25 year old Nikko.

@RascalRoscoe

9 жыл бұрын

Tight Garbage Eh I never said he hasn't done anything for the sport though. Really all I was saying is that his temper tantrums aren't considerate of other golfers and should be tamed. I don't personally think that anything he has done for the sport can justify those outbursts.

Great coverage Marty! Love it as always. Also, when you love a sport so much as these pros do, and compete at such a high level, you can't blame them for being harsh on themselves. Is it a bit much at times? Of course. I feel like you all should try to see it from his (Nikko's) angle. He cares maybe a little too much. We all have a predetermined idea of how a shot should look like and once we don't hit that, then we breakdown. If you don't breakdown in any fashion, you don't have the same passion of playing a sport that means so much to him (Nikko). I'm not particularly defending him, I'm defending players who put their heart into every shot.

I always look forward to your posts. Really nice job on these disc golf videos.

@dischyzer

9 жыл бұрын

lol. Just got to Locastro's tirade vs. himself. 21:08

Nice Video some nice throws! Just wanted to tell you Disc Golf lovers about these indoor disc golf baskets. You can get custom colors and even personalize the tops yourself! You can use these as Trophies! They easily sit on end table / Desk / Floor! You can now play from your Couch when you cant make it to the Course!

Best filmer in the biz. Great job!

Rough round for Nikko. Hoping to see him bounce back from this. He's a great player.

@noobiefroobiechoobies5559

9 жыл бұрын

too bad he doesn't have a personality to match that skill.

I love Nikko's antics.

18:46 "be a Firebird" I love it.

Thanks again as always Marty! And damn......I don't even know what to say about Nikko....

Thanks for the great footage, Marty. Your videos are always of the highest quality. You are a true professional. I sincerely appreciate your dedication to the sport, and I know others do as well.

Such an under rated sport

Sick putt by Brown at 35:08.

@blazinpat

9 жыл бұрын

Those trees can be so tricky on that hole, clutch putt indeed.

Nikko got pressured. Rare to see. Great match overall. Wish the footage was a bit brighter, but nonetheless some good work!

After 14, if you're Locastro, it's sportsmanlike not to quit.

Never have I seen a more PERFECT example of someone defeating themselves. After this, I can't bring myself to support Nikko in any way. I just don't think he deserves it. He's so inconsistent I don't even understand how he ever makes lead cards anymore...

Wow, I don't even usually even remember to comment to thanks the uploader (great coverage btw), but I just had to say Nikko has some real issues with tilting when things don't go his way. Hard to watch a guy let it show that much when he falls to pieces. While amusing (again great coverage:-) ), it sucks because he can play so much better.

Anybody notice McBeth carrying a notebook with him on hole 13? Anybody know why?

Did anyone give Nikko a courtesy warning?

@BastardTittyWrinkle

9 жыл бұрын

Your mom did.

So can anyone tell me why Patrick Brown threw his putter upside down at 13:00??

Seems like Nate throws 6 200 ft shots on every hole and still putts in for birdie. Very smart round.

Does anyone know how far Nate threw that roller on 12? That is the furthest that I've seen anyone throw on that hole. Awesome shot.

@valentinfeinen8890

8 жыл бұрын

I know this is a very late response, but I think he threw about a 700 foot roller there, at least that's what I've heard.

classic Nikko temper tantrum...hilarious 21:07

Harshing Locastro is wrong. He's aiming his anger at himself as he should. And laughing at his misfortune is low level personality. He is a pro that devotes his heart and soul to this sport. I hope he finds his centergy and fulfills his dream of being a world champion. {centergy, the establishment of focused thought within ones self.} When he lets his anger at his miscues subside... look out.

@mitchdickens

9 жыл бұрын

Using a moderately uncommon vocabulary word then providing its definition does a good enough job of discrediting the comment about Nikko being good for the sport.

@DookieHillman

9 жыл бұрын

Professional ball golfers don’t act like that, other pro disc golfers don’t act like that, you and I wouldn’t be allowed to act like that, hell, I don’t even let my kids act like that, at home, in private. So why does the PDGA allow a player to act that way. It’s not passion, it’s disrespect for the game and fellow players. It amounts to nothing more than being a distraction bordering on poor gamesmanship to throw the other players off and bring them down to his level. Nikko is a great player, some of the lines he hits are crazy good, a definite force out on the course. But, like my 10 year old daughter once told me, “Daddy, why is he so mad, doesn’t he know disc golf is supposed to be fun”? I had no answer.

@ATurtlePuncher

9 жыл бұрын

Look at how his attitude completely destroyed his game. He missed an EAGLE putt and STILL made a birdie...he got so upset and stormed off cursing then after that he threw his entire round away because he couldn't keep his head on straight. He's by far the least respectful and least professional player I've ever seen. He can aim his anger all he wants in any direction...when he's not on the course and not on camera representing the sport and team prodigy.

@shadygrady6133

9 жыл бұрын

Shawn Hillman other pros do act like actually a lot of them do but we just dont see it then act like that when the camera isnt watching nikko just isnt fake about it

@ATurtlePuncher

9 жыл бұрын

Shady Grady you misunderstand, nobody is being "fake" when they don't act out their aggression on camera. It's called being an adult and being respectful to those around you and those who look up to you. Nikko has a 15 year old protege on the team he got sponsored...that little boy looks up to him and Nikko is showing him and MANY others that its okay to just say/do whatever you want in public if you're emotional and its not okay. Its disrespectful and unprofessional.

7:51... No way. Like a baus. World champion indeed.

I don't hate Nikko or anything, but if I saw that he was gonna be on my card, I might bring my iPod and some wireless headphones for the day.

What did Paul throw at 37:25? It looked like a MVP with the black double mold.

@elijah_bickel

6 жыл бұрын

Innova XT Nova

Nikko supporter - right here. he keeps it one hundred lol

I kinda stopped paying attention there towards the end, but i missed the part where he tries to beat up bob barker. Nikko Gilmore?

@codycollins123

9 жыл бұрын

Ah ha I see what you did there. genius!

@BastardTittyWrinkle

9 жыл бұрын

The price is wrong, bitch.

@benwilson8942

7 жыл бұрын

I wish Bob Barker got his ass kicked by Happy in Happy Gilmore.

Nikko's butthurt aside... Lets talk about Nate Sexton for a little bit. People always rave about Wysoki's forehand form, Nate's got it down better IMO. To me he's one of those player's that plays in the shadow of big name dudes, but is on the same level for sure, always enjoy seeing footage of his performances.

@blazinpat

9 жыл бұрын

Nates freegin awesome! Great player and great person! That roller on 12 was so nasty!

@chadsmo

9 жыл бұрын

I played some casual doubles with Nate about 5 years ago and even then his sidearm was outstanding.

7:51 ....WTF?! I guess that's why he's champ LOL

@hannahmelichar

9 жыл бұрын

Thats exactly what i thought

@blazinpat

9 жыл бұрын

That's what you're capable of when you have insane amounts of confidence.

@chadsmo

9 жыл бұрын

Best putt of the round right there.

@DriftaBeatz

9 жыл бұрын

around the trees and shit unreal bird!! lol

Hole six look at browns out the throws it upside down

Ery body know nikko lost his power when he cut his hair. Am I the only one who noticed?

Anyone know the discs Brown and Mcbeth threw on 7 at 13:50? And also teed off on 1 with?

@rennlc

9 жыл бұрын

McBeth threw a couple McPro Roc3's. I'm not sure about Brown. He throws lots of different molds and those could have been anything from an XD, KC Roc, P2, or aviar.

@SpiderWaffle

9 жыл бұрын

rennlc Thanks, I sure would like to how how he turns over a roc3 so late with such a effortless controlled throw. Maybe that's under-weighted for understable shots?

@mercilpb

9 жыл бұрын

Brown was throwing a putter off the tee on one for sure but I don't know what mold. I believe he threw a KC pro roc on 7. McBeth for sure threw a KC pro roc on 1 and a McPro Roc3 on 7. The McPro roc3s break in to understable very well, plus the was a decent left to right cross/headwind all week which aides the late turn a bit. McBeth only throws max weight rocs, but he will throw some lighter drivers.

@SpiderWaffle

9 жыл бұрын

Peter mercil Wow, such info, great to know, thx!

@leahprendergast6923

9 жыл бұрын

SpiderWaffle Watch Pauls in the bag. the best bag set up in the game

Weird that brown putts with his putter upside down on close putts

Maybe if Brown would put that other damned disc down when throwing, he'd be more consistent.

Nikko ples stop throwing rollers :(

I think the attitude is one of the main reasons why this sport hasn't made it yet, they cant keep composed which gives off a very immature vibe, they should be able to contain their anger, especially when being recorded and at a big event like this..

How is McBeth the only one to birdie that first hole....... going pro

Locastro hates himself at 21:11

Brown missing the most hilarious puts ever hahahahahaha

Locastro so mad

Locastro could be so much better if he could learn to calm the hell down...

McB and his fuckin earrings

they are noud

Wow, Nikko Locastro had a bad round.

@sbent518

9 жыл бұрын

Wisconsin BEAT nikko's ass! and the pity claps at the end of it are priceless!

I don't see how many of you could blame Nikko for getting pissed in this case. Every now and then his frustration can be annoying (like when he has a good shot and gets mad). But this course is set up to be very irritating with all the ropes. I know I'd be mad if I got a 12 just because of a ridiculous island green rule. And I'm sure many of y'all would be too.

Man what a frustrating course. Maybe it's just me but having that amount of OB and at seemingly random spots is poor course design. It's adding a challenge that's a lot of luck and less skill. Like you saw with Nikko, no being able to hit a small in bounds area can cost you the round. Just my two cents

Damn Nikko...it's alright man. Look at it this way, you probably have the thickest head of hair of any disc golfer and you've got that fine disc golf lady, Jessica Weese, by your side. You're a lucky man. You'll get'em next year.

ha ha locastro at 21:00

LOL!! 21:09

Not sure if u guys agree but that card was lame compared to the lizotte Wiggins card, and as far as Nikko goes I get how he feels cause I get pissed to but he takes it to another level with pouting in public, when the big show is on like this this one he needs to buck up and take his lumps and play threw his mistakes without making a scene, It like damn kid when u gonna quit doing that shit you've been in the game too long, I think he'd be a better player also if he could find a different way to channel his anger

Stop defending the guy. We've all blown up like that on casual rounds but you shouldn't at a tournament because it could easily throw off your card and that just ain't cool man. I don't think he's a bad guy or anything but he's beating himself when he gets in his head like that. And yeah we all blow up, but we're also not pros so...

Is this the video that Dave Feldberg found so offensive? Look children. Grown ups curse all the time. All of you kids curse al of the time. Get over it!

Nikko Somadbro: 3-2-1, 1-2-3. What the heck is wrong with me? Seriously though, no one else acts like that on tour. It's not cool. It's not passion. It's childish. It has to be (at least) distracting for the other players on the card. There must be several people who dread being on a card with him. While I personally get a kick out of watching the tantrums, it does nothing for the sport's image.

Nikko should see his family Dr about some meds or maybe quit golfing. If I hated something that much I wouldn't drive around the country so I could continue doing it.

@aaronrudolph1129

9 жыл бұрын

He doesn't hate disc golf. He is expressing passion. Nikko is one of the most passionate pros in disc golf. He is a fighter and he is awesome.

@fightfan2

9 жыл бұрын

You're right, Aaron, he's clearly enjoying himself.

@erikhansen38

9 жыл бұрын

Jethro Bodine that's not what he said

@Thebrianweissman

9 жыл бұрын

Aaron Rudolph If by "passionate" you mean "whiny douche", then yes, he is that indeed.

wow, watching nikkos little fits are getting old. I understand the game gets frustrating. but acting like a punk and using language as such isn't going to help the sport. just think if the sport gets pitched a tv network, someone will do research on the larger events. and they see this. a "lead card" athlete who is a top player in the sport doing this? and expect them to take a chance on a sport that just hasn't made it yet.

Nikko needs to see a sports psychiatrist. You can't play to your full potential when you let your emotions/anger get the best of you. Lucky for him disc golf doesn't have much of a code of conduct clause. In most other sports, he would be dropped from all his sponsors.

This is probably the worst designed course ever! Come on! The more O.B. = the worse course design. Simple mathematics!

@benwilson8942

6 жыл бұрын

Erik B I love the design of it. It’s a great course. But I agree with you on the OB part. It’s pretty ridiculous.

anyone that defends nikko is a numbskull, marty you should blur him and his shots out when you are filming a good card.

@BastardTittyWrinkle

9 жыл бұрын

I'm going to guess you don't understand how youtube works.