Team Discraft: Emil Isaksson Disc Golf Bio

	NAME:	Emil Isaksson
	TEAM:	International
	HOMETOWN:	Kalmar, Sweden
	PDGA #:	24960
	2006 RATING:	1007
	BORN:	1981
	STARTED IN DISC GOLF:	2000
	day gig:	Electricity Contract Sales
	CLUB:	Disc Golf Project
	EuroTour Finishes:	1st, 2006 Dutch Open 1st, 2006 European Masters Set new course records at both 06 wins 3rd in overall points, 2006 EuroTour 3rd, 2006 EuroTour points 2006 European Masters Champ 2006 Dutch Open Champ 2005 British Open Champ 2003 Danish Open Champ 2nd, 2003 North Europe Tour 2nd, 2005 South Europe Tour

MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENTs:

o Winning the Danish Open 2003. With a lot of adrenaline pumping I made my 13 feet putt from behind a branch in play off for victory against Andreas Dackander. This was my first victory and it was a great feeling. o Winning British Open 2005 with two throw after a tough fight with Tommi Vesala. o Winning Lipton Ice Tea Dutch Open when in the final being followed of three TV cameras and five photographers crawling around your feet when throwing and standing three meters behind the basket when putting. All this media interest was to be used in commercial for Lipton Ice tea that sponsored the tournament. It was a new and interesting experience. o Winning European Masters two week later shooting course record in two rounds and winning by twelve throw was a big success for me. In 2005 I was in lead before the final and on the scary 16 I lost my lead after an OB seven. I finished tied second after a two hole playoff.

Emil's Disc Golf Tips

Start With A Midrange:
Too many players choose to play with a driver as their first and only disc. My first disc was a midrange and I learned how to control this before I bought a driver. I still today have my best accuracy with my midrange. So if you want to learn how to master the game, buy a putter or midrange and have fun when throwing them. If you want faster development I suggest that you take two or three lessons with your local course pro. This will give you many new thoughts and ideas and certainly a better game.

Emil Isaksson / 2007 EuroTour in Stockholm

Work On Your Timing:
I think one of the reason why beginners can't add much distance to their drive is the timing. You really need to learn how all things connect in your body when you make that long drive. It's not always a lot of power that make your long drive, you will need that your leg and hip is faster then your back, shoulder and arm. A great help for me has been to stand in front of a mirror and in slow motion make the throw. Here can I see all the parts in my throw. You can also use a friend when practice and help each other when throwing and look on those things I mentioned.

Key To Precision:
A lot of players are amazed at my accurate throw and the great precision in my putts. When they ask how I'm doing it I answer that practice is the key. I have worked thousands of hours to reach this level. If you don't have that time and want a fast development I suggest that you take lessons with your local course pro or begin in a disc golf class. This will give you many new thoughts and ideas and certainly a better game faster.

COURSES YOU SHOULD PLAY:		Emil Isaksson essentially lives for disc golf, and believes this game will continue its fast-paced growth. When he's not sharpening his skills, Emil (pronounced "AY-mill") conducts disc golf clinics for business and school groups, and arranges 'Discraft Test Drives' at tournaments around Sweden and Europe.
Course	Comments
Domaine de Ronchinne Namur, Belgium	This course is located in a beautiful valley with a castle on top.
Whitcombe Farm Beaminster, UK	Two beautiful courses with a enchanting scenery and many elevation changes.
Skälby Kalmar, SWE	My home course where I've spent hours of training.
Discgolf Terminalen Skellefteå, SWE	A course with pro layout where you feel like a real disc golf pro when playing.
Evaux Sport Center Geneva, SWT	A friendly course surrounded of the alps with the hole scary 16.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Drivers
Disc	Comments
X Avenger (170-174)	The Avenger lies perfect in my hand with its soft shapes. I use it for all my backhand tailwind and moderate headwind shots from 300 feet and up. The slower character suites me great because I appreciate control before speed. I'm always carrying one light and two heavy Avengers in my bag. This disc has improved my drives during 2006 which gave me a third place on the PDGA EuroTour.
Z Avenger (173-174)	I like to use the same driver, so the Z Avenger complements my X Avenger because it's more reliable in moderate to hard headwind. I will not get the same soft glide with this disc but that's not the purpose of this disc.
Z Flick (max weight)	The Flick has helped to improve my sidearm a lot. This is my disc for big hyzer, really hard headwind and forehand shots. The reason is the thin rime and the constant reliability even if worn. I can throw a controlled forehand shot around 300 feet with good accuracy so this will stay in my bag.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Midrange
Disc	Comments
X MRV (173-174)	The favourite among my discs is the MRV, which has been discontinued in favour of the more popular Buzzz. I have used the X-MRV since 2001 when I started to compete. Even thought my throwing technique has changed since then, it still suites me and the MRV has created most birdies and success in my game. I use the X plastic for anhyzer and straight shots up to moderate wind.
Z MRV (173 - 174)	When it's more wind and I need a overstable flight, I use my Z-MRV instead of the X-MRV. This disc is perfect for me and I use most of the discs in my bag.
Z Wasp (177-180)	You can really rely on this disc. This is a perfect midrange disc for straight shots in hard headwind and when you need a smooth hyzer shot. The Wasp is tough to use for beginners, but after throwing some years this can be a great help in your game.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Putt and Approach
Disc	Comments
X Challenger (173 - 174)	The Challenger is a perfect disc for approach and drives up to 230 feet. The stability and the smooth shape suites me perfectly. You can trust that the Challenger will fly the way you want. I'm carrying one worn and one new when competing.
Swirl APX (173 - 174)	Swirl APX is my main putter since 2004. The great grip in the plastic was the reason for me to change from X to the Swirl-APX. The straight flight and the lower profile is perfect for me.

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