Team Discraft: Liz Carr Disc Golf Bio

	NAME:	Liz Carr
	TEAM:	Womens
	HOMETOWN:	Farmington Hills, MI
	PDGA #:	31068
	2007 PDGA RATING:	901
	day gig:	Professional Disc Golfer
	BORN:	1984
	STARTED IN DISC GOLF:	2005
	All that glitters:	3rd, 2008 Pro Worlds 2007 nominee, Pro Rookie of the Year 2nd, 2007 Bowling Green Ams

Memorable Disc Golf Moment

My first year in Peoria at the USWDGC '06 - it was a very memorable tournament because it's the first time I saw all these incredible women athletes that I had only read about in magazines. That tournament really showed me the potential fun, knowledge and friendship that this disc golf journey could lead to.

Liz's Advice For A Better Game

Keep Your Cool
Try not to overreact to a bad shot. It's only one shot out of however many you may take. If you take the anger from the bad shot with you it will affect the next throw and the next one until eventually you are in a downward spiral. I've been there; it's not that easy to come out of a bad funk. And I haven't yet mastered the art of "letting go" but I work on it constantly because I can see the difference in my throws and my overall scores. Besides, there is a ton more things to think about when golfing.

Playful Distance
I would say the easiest way to gain distance on drives, other than practicing, is to not throw super overstable discs. Throw discs that want to play in the air, not that want to start immediately turning left. Pick something less overstable and throw it smoothly with a clean snap in a form that's comfortable for you. Learn the full flight path of the disc and maximize that. It's a lot more than just a hyzer.

Know Your Plastic
Find plastic that you like and learn it. Learn it in a big open field with no limiting factors like trees or bushes so you can really see what that disc does under no pressure to satisfy specific lanes. The more certain you can be about the individual discs in your bag and what they do in different situations the more confidence you will have when making the decision during a round when every shot counts. Confidence is my personal biggest factor in how well a disc will fly out of my hand. So how do I get more confidence after struggling to let go of a bad shot? I focus on the things that are certain - wind, distance, angle of my lie, and what a disc will do when released flat and hard in that wind, on that lie because I have learned each individual disc. The more factors I can be certain of the more it will help me be confident.

COURSES YOU SHOULD PLAY:
Course	Comments
Flip City Shelby, MI	It's like walking into a disc golf country club with mowed fairways, flower beds, rock formations, elevation changes, well maintained rough and some of the most kind people I have ever met - not to mention the spectacular shots that will challenge anyone's game. Thank you Bill McKenzie.
Mason County Ludington, MI	Three well laid out challenging courses within the same complex right off of Lake Michigan. Windy fairways and OB road running throughout make for cool shots. Down the road is Leviathan, another challenging course that demands many shots. On a good day you can play all four!
Kensington Toboggan Milford, MI	A massive course that demands excellence to post a low number. Keep it in the fairway because the rough is oppressive in spots. It's a training ground for throwing shots with extreme elevation changes with or without the wind.
Hickory Hills Traverse City, MI	A great course on an old ski resort. Challenging shots both in the woods and in the open fields. Large old growth trees and well-maintained lanes. Most tee pads have benches and even brooms to brush of the pad. I love Northern Michigan disc golf.
Toronto Island Toronto, ON	What a crazy cool course! Take the ferry to get there and play all around the island. Very challenging shots. Keep it low and stay in-bounds.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Drivers
Disc	Comments
ESP Surge (174 gm)	My main driver, my favorite disc. You won't find a better driver on the market. I try to keep three of these in my bag at all times: two newer ones that won't flip over and a slightly beaten one that's my baby. The newer more overstable Surges are great because I use them when I want to throw long straight or long gently fading shots. The new slightly more stable Surges can be trusted to not flip over easily but have enough air under them to really go a long way. I use the "beat up" Surge for shots I don't want to necessarily throw hard or long but want to throw very accurately. It handles well at low speeds so I feel confident with it in the woods as well as out in the open. I can get my maximum distance with my beat Surge as it flips a little bit out of my hand then fades back like it never wants to come down. It's a beautiful thing! After Critter Bill Themm put this driver in my hand last year, I was convinced that this was going to be my driver
ESP Pulse (174 gm)	I love throwing this disc hard. I can put everything I've got into it and it always fades left as it slows down. The Pulse's predictability in a head wind gives me the confidence to go for distance without sacrificing accuracy. It's a great spike hyzer disc or a low skipper to get around a tight corner. With or without wind - this disc is predictable and I use it all the time.
ESP Avenger SS (170 gm)	This is a sweet piece of plastic. When I throw it flat it will flip over and get tons of hang time during travel. I depend on this disc for long, low turnover drives.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Midrange
Disc	Comments
ESP Buzzz (178 gm)	If I could only throw only one disc this would be it. I love the max weight edition with a really flat flight plate. This disc can handle just about anything. I was fortunate to find Buzzz's very early in my disc golf career and they have taught me the importance of accuracy versus distance. To the left, straight up the middle or to the right - this is truly the most versatile disc in my bag and sometimes just my confidence-providing comfort disc.
Z Buzzz (178 gm)	My very durable overstable midrange disc. I only throw this disc when I really can't afford any turnover mistakes. It's very reliable and will fall to the left when thrown correctly. I use it on woodsy courses when I need to get to a corner or just keep my shot in the center of a tight hyzer lane. It doesn't skip erratically or really seem to ricochet too badly when I hit trees. I have found that all Buzzz's, regardless of plastic, handle well in the wind - just keep that nose down! It's a great slower speed control disc that can be thrown for accurate hyzers as well as good midrange distances.
ESP Comet (178 gm)	When I don't want anything to fade back to the left, this is my choice. I can't get tons of distance with this disc but it has become an essential part of my arsenal. It's great for finesse shots because it's very understable not requiring much power to get it to fly straight. Add a little power and get it up in the air and you will have a superb turnover glider.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Putt and Approach
Disc	Comments
D Challenger (max weight)	This disc is cool. I will use it for most shots inside 150 feet. It's a fine hyzer disc at shorter distances and can be used for short turnovers as well. I love taking this disc to a field and throwing it as long and as hard as I can because it's such a great training swing that teaches me how to keep other discs
Soft APX (173 - 174)	My putters. I spend most of my time with these discs. The soft plastic feels grippy in my hand and gives me confidence when it gets close to the chains. I try to use my Challenger for most approach shots but my favorite short-range turnover shot is with my Soft APX. It turns very easily but flattens out for a soft landing with minimal risk of skipping. I'd recommend this disc to anyone.

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