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NAME: |
Josh Romine |
| TEAM: |
Pro D |
| HOMETOWN: |
Dexter, MI |
| PDGA #: |
20306 |
| 2007 PDGA RATING: |
1000 |
| BORN: |
1979 |
| day gig: |
Conveyor Belt Fabrication |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
2002 |
| HOT FINISHES: |
2004 Great Lakes Open Am Champion2004 Can-Am Series Am Champion2004 Am Nationals 3rd place2007 Loco At the Mills Open Champion2007 Thrills at the Mills Open Champion |
| Josh's Disc Golf Tips |
Complicated Bags Lead To Complicated Rounds
Are you carrying too many discs? I only carry about 8 to 10 discs, including putters; this way I know them all very well. Some experienced players may be able to get away with 20+ discs, but why not keep it simple? Low amount of discs=low amount of surprises.
Better Putting Lowers Scores
Too many players don't put enough emphasis on putting practice. Want to putt better? Practice, practice, practice. I pride myself on putting; I love it. Put the driver down and go get to know a basket somewhere. If it bores you, play a round and stop at every basket for 10 putts. Ask a top pro about his or her best tournament and I guarantee they will say that it was because of their putting.
Three Components of Distance
Distance consists of three components: technique, timing, and speed.
TECHNIQUE - This is a very hard thing to illustrate with words. Anyone who throws 400+ feet is probably doing this correctly. My advice for someone trying to achieve more distance is to watch these players and analyze their technique. It begins with your feet. Every other part of your body will follow. The x-step is the best run-up; that's where one foot crosses back behind the other. It gets your hips rotated, which in turn, rotates your shoulders. Just as your shoulders begin to open, the emphasis is placed on the position of your arm, wrist, and fingers. Your arm should be pulled very closely across your body at shoulder height. TIMING - The most important part of a long distance throw is your timing. Getting all of these motions, explained above, to occur at the exact moment your wrist has snapped forward and fingers have released, is imperative. SPEED - After all of the other aspects are mastered, all you can do to throw farther is become quicker. This may be impossible to teach. Stretching, weight training, and throwing will help. When I was an amateur, I couldn't understand how some guys could throw 600 ft. Now as a professional, I still can't understand how some guys can throw 600 ft. : )
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| MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENT |
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The entire week of the 2004 Pro/Am World Championships in Iowa. Arriving to a 800+ player tournament is like nothing else I've experienced in this crazy sport. Disc golfers left, right, up and down. Side games, player parties, entertainment, oh yeah, and some of the best golf in the WORLD. I'm looking forward to it again in 2008 in Michigan.
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COURSES YOU SHOULD PLAY: |
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| Course |
Comments |
Mason County Park
Ludington, MI |
Go to Ludington and spend a week camping and golfing; there is nothing like it. |
Kensington Toboggan
Milford, MI |
Epic, fantasy golf. HUGE, how golf should be done. |
Gran Canyon
Brooksville, FL |
Disc Golf survival, pun intended. Unfortunately, this course no longer exists, but I was very lucky to have played it. |
Hudson Mills Monster
Dexter, MI |
I'm privileged to call this my home course. It's a course that has produced some great disc golfers. |
Mason County Leviathan
Ludington, MI |
This is the best new course I have played. |
| In The Disc Golf Bag: Drivers |
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Comments |
Z Tracker
(171 gm) |
A very solid medium-range driver and roller. I trust the Tracker because of its consistent performance. With a lot of power, this disc anhyzers very nicely. Tracker is my go-to driver of choice.
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Z Avenger
(174 gm) |
I like the CryZtal funderaiser version, and have actually heard some players on tour rename this disc because of it's unbelievable powers. Excalibur is a name that comes to mind. Excalibur is said to mean 'cut steel,' which some have interpreted to 'steel-cutter'. Now, I have not witnessed any of this so called 'steel cutting' or have any idea what the PDGA ruling would be if an Avenger sliced through a basket, but you get my drift. The Avenger is one heck of a driver.
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Z Flick
(168 gm) |
I use the Flick for forehands and trick shots (thumbers, tomahawks, grenades and such). This is the most overstable disc in my bag.
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ESP Surge
(170 gm) |
This disc is fairly new to my bag and is used for super long-range drives. Surge will fly into another zip code if you're not careful. Chris Max Voigt + Surge = new distance record...?
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| In The Disc Golf Bag: Midrange |
| Disc |
Comments |
Z Buzzz
(178 gm) |
When I put this disc in my bag, I started throwing distances that I didn't think were possible with a midrange. You can put an extreme amount of power into it without worrying about it flipping over. I have had some great aces with this disc. The Z Buzzz holds a great line.
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Z Comet
(max weight) |
The most versatile disc I have ever thrown... what a floater! I use the Comet for short, straight-on shots, and finesse turnover shots. In my opinion it's the prettiest flying disc out there. There isn't a disc available that even comes close to what the Comet can do.
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| In The Disc Golf Bag: Putt and Approach |
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Comments |
D Challenger
(170 - 172) |
I carry two: one beat-up and one pretty new. I use them for short approaches and putting. This might not be the most complex disc in my bag, but it's definitely the most important. Whether it's a competition or just practice, these discs are in my hand more than any other. Drive for show, putt for dough.
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