Team Discraft: Aaron Martin Disc Golf Bio

	NAME:	Aaron Martin
	TEAM:	Pro D
	HOMETOWN:	Omaha, NE
	PDGA #:	25075
	2007 PDGA RATING:	979
	BORN:	1976
	STARTED IN DISC GOLF:	2004
	day gig:	Film editor/director
	HOT FINISHES:	2nd, 2007 US Mid-Nationals final four, 2007 Minnesota Spring Open 2nd, 2007 Sun Burn Open 2nd, 2007 Peninsula Park Open 2nd, 2007 Spring Fever Fling 3rd, 2007 Call To Arms

MEMORABLE DISC GOLF MOMENTs:

Probably my first tournament ever, the Graceland Open B-tier in Lamoni, IA. It was my first time experiencing the sub-culture of disc golf, while realizing the potential of the sport. It literally changed me into a crazed disc golfing maniac.

Aaron's Disc Golf Tips

Making a Committment
Committing to a shot has a lot to do with confidence. The best way to build confidence is practice and routine. I create driving, upshot and putting games to help make practice something fun to do. I try to stay focused and make good decisions. Decision making skills usually come with a lot of experience, but I think that we can accelerate this process through, again, focused routine practice. Good decisions card low scores, and are essential to playing against the elements. From choosing the right Aaron Martin / Team Discraft

disc and line, to split second decisions needed with sudden slips, wind changes, etc. When playing rounds, I try to stay focused, with in the moment, and take each shot as a new challenge.

The Rhythm of the Game
The major factor in adding distance to your drive is technique. Generating your weight and power to max at the point of release is not easy, and especially on a consistent basis. Tournament distance is never over 90% for me and rarely even that. A good long hole will usually only require an accurate 300 to 350 feet. I personally practice with a dish towel, and hold one corner like a disc and slowly work my way into 90% swings while focusing on one spot in front of me. My goal is to snap the towel as loud as possible, and not through strength, but rhythm. It's an extremely convenient way to practice. When I do this routinely, I throw consistently longer and more accurate.

COURSES YOU SHOULD PLAY:
Course	Comments
Water Works Kansas City, MO	The design beautifully utilizes the potential of the land combined with scenic views which includes the Kansas City skyline on multiple holes. Every concrete tee includes a bag hanger and bench. Massive elevation change and fast greens make this course one of the most uniquely technical, challenging, and fair courses in the nation.
Pickard Indianola, IA	Secluded and beautiful midwestern land scape make the length of the course manageable. The combined design of legitimate par 4s and 5s plays out in such a way that most lies present a new and fun challenge. An awesome mix of shots!
Blue Valley Kansas City, MO	I like this course for a lot of the same reasons I like Pickard. Blue Valley does have some really unique traits such as a different shaped concrete tees for every hole. Tee signs tell you everything from length to elevation. It also gives me a reason to hang out with my KC buddies.
West Lake Davenport, IA	This course pushes me to the edge, testing every shot I've got. Every hole has either natural OB or a beautifully cut out fairway that can really punish an errant throw.
Hummel Park Omaha, NE	This park isn't even installed yet and I'm putting in my top picks. It's a mountain smack dab in the plains of Omaha, Nebraska, filled with huge hills and fun wooded shots. Can't wait to play it!

In The Disc Golf Bag: Drivers
Disc	Comments
ESP Surge (170 - 175)	I've been spoiled by the Surge's speed and float. It is definitely my go-to primary distance driver, and probably my most used disc off the tee when playing on tour. Due to long placement golf type courses. I feel really comfortable with it and trust it to get the distance I need. I'll also use it a lot for long sweeping, nose up, hyzer shots.
ESP Avenger SS (170 - 175)	The Avenger SS works for me as an ultra-long, hyzer release, late turn-over disc. I also use it to throw rollers off the tee with a flat release. This can be very beneficial for instances where I want to throw a roller but have a low ceiling to contend with. It has a true anhyzer flight path, and I can always count on it never breaking back.
Z Avenger (170 - 175)	The Z Avenger is a very reliable disc for me. Out-of-the-box, the Avenger is like a long Predator with a bit less stability. I can always count on it breaking back right to left, and tend to use it often for long forced over, wide S shots. I also throw long forehand rollers with it. You'll see me use it a lot for 350 to 450 foot shots on windy days.
Z Predator (165 - 175)	Nothing can touch the speed and reliability of the Predator. There are many other Discraft players (and non-Discraft players for that matter), who will agree with me when I say that the Predator is possibly one of the best discs ever made. New, they are great for headwinds, hyzer shots, forehands, and just a reliable 300 to 400 foot shot. Beat them in for a while and you've got a diamond in the rough, with a whole new level of shots to use it for. I carry a well-used Predator in the bag and would probably call it my most valuable disc. Tip - A sparkle or Z type DGA Tsunami is very close to a used Predator right off the shelf.
Z Tracker (170 - 175)	The Z Tracker is a great long distance, straight flying disc. The small rim feels really good in the hands, and I'll usually take it out for similar ESP XL-type shots.
ESP XL (170 - 175)	I use the ESP XL as a fairway driver. It really feels comfortable in my hand, which gives me confidence when I throw. As the Buzzz is an extension to my Challenger, the ESP XL is an extension to my Buzzz. Again, a floaty, flat-flying disc that gives me a lot of control, with just a touch bit more distance and stability then my Buzzz. I'll use the XL a lot for small gap, low ceiling, and just straight, accurate, 300 to 400 foot shots.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Midrange
Disc	Comments
Z Buzzz (170 - 175)	The longest fairway driver, uh umm, midrange disc in the world if you ask me - just floats forever. The Buzzz being an extension to my Challengers, it also acts as a very controlled and straight disc. Without a doubt, the Buzzz is my go to midrange disc of choice.
ESP Buzzz (170 - 175)	I tend to use a slightly beat-in ESP Buzzz. The durability of the ESP plastic at some point seems to stop wearing down or something, and stays in the perfect shape for smooth hyzer flip-ups and turnovers. The under stability compliments my tight woodsy shot selection. I use it a lot on technical courses.
FLX Drone (165 - 175)	The Drone's stability and consistent mold makes it very predictable and great for short hyzers, forehands, skip shots, and hyzer putts around obstacles. Probably my favorite shot to throw with it is a smooth anhyzer forehand, creating a flexing 'U' shot from my lie. It's gotten me out of a lot of trouble.

In The Disc Golf Bag: Putt and Approach
Disc	Comments
D Challenger (170 - 175)	By far my favorite disc to throw. Putts, approaches, and short drives are all shots I frequently use the Challenger for. I have more control with my putter because of it's natural, smooth, and flat flight. This creates a powerful tool within 300 of the basket, and is great for dealing with fast, sloped greens or landing zones.

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