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NAME: |
Eric 'E-Mac' McCabe |
| TEAM: |
Elite Z |
| HOMETOWN: |
Emporia, KS |
| PDGA #: |
11674 |
| 2007 PDGA RATING: |
1021 |
| BORN: |
1978 |
| STARTED IN DISC GOLF: |
1995 |
| day gig: |
Disc Golfer |
HOT SHOTS: |
2008 High Plains Champ
2008 Texas State Champ
2008 Z Boaz Champ
2007 US Putting Champ
3rd, 2007 USDGC
2nd, 2006 Players Cup
2007 Glass Blown Open Champ
2nd, 2006 Players Cup
2006 Mr. Jim's Carrollton Open Champion
2006 Monkey Island Champion
2006 Star City Champion
8th, 2006 USDGC3 time Mighty Shunga Nunga Open Champion2005 Glass Blown Open Champ
President of the Emporia Disc Golf Club 01 - present |
| Memorable Disc Golf Moment |
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One of my most memorable disc golf moments was going to a Wichita Wranglers minor league baseball game. They had me throwing discs out of the park in between innings to entertain the crowd. Kind of a cool feeling crushing one over the center field wall!!
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| Eric's Disc Golf Tips |
Better Ways to Practice
The best way to practice is grab your favorite stack of discs, go out to an open field, and work on all kinds of different shots. If possible, take a video camera with you. It will be a lot easier to fix what's wrong when you see what's wrong. Another thing is, don't be afraid to ask questions. Find your local Pro, he or she should be able to answer any questions you might have.
Putting is Easy... If You Practice
What it really comes down to is practice, and repetition. Find yourself a basket, and a few Challengers, or Magnets. Stand about 15 feet from the basket, putt until you feel comfortable from that range. Then move back a few steps. Continue this process at least three times a week. About an hour of putting practice will become routine in no time. One of the biggest things to remember while putting is to follow thru, and remain balanced at all times. Do this and you will see your putt improve.
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COURSES YOU SHOULD PLAY: |
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| Course |
Comments |
Plantation Inn
Crystal River, FL |
Gators in the ponds, wildlife all around you. It's on a ball golf course!! |
Hyland Hills
Bloomington, MN |
Beautiful view of the Twin Cities from this ski resort's disc golf course. Hole 18 is a great place to launch every disc in your bag!! |
Water Works
Kansas City, MO |
An awesome course with a lot of elevation. |
Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills, AZ |
A very challenging course with water coming into play on 90% of the holes. |
Emporia Jones Park East Side
Emporia, KS |
I designed it... you should try it! |
| In The Disc Golf Bag: Drivers |
| Disc |
Comments |
ESP Surge
(174 gm)
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I LOVE the Surge! It is a super loooong range bomber disc that flies fairly straight. Your going to want to get a Surge in your bag! |
ESP Flash
(max wt) |
The ESP Flash is by far my longest flying disc. It is very fast, and has great glide. Do yourself a favor and pick one up today! |
Z Flick
(174 gm) |
I use the Flick for sidearm shots. Great overstable disc that you can throw flat and know it's not going to flip. |
Z Predator
(any weight)
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I throw the Predator in ALL conditions. The best headwind disc on the market, hands down! Never met a Pred I didn't like. |
ESP Avenger SS
(173 - 174) |
The Avenger SS is the best roller you'll find. If you have any trouble rolling, pick up an Avenger SS. This disc is also great for looong turnovers, and an easy-to-control driver for newer players. |
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| In The Disc Golf Bag: Midrange |
| Disc |
Comments |
ESP and Z Buzzz
(176 - 178) |
There is NOT a better midrange disc on the market! This disc flies on what ever angle you put it on. I break out the Z version on those windy Kansas days. |
ESP Meteor
(max wt) |
The Meteor is the longest flying midrange out there. Thrown with a little hyzer, disc will flip up and glide forever… farther than a lot of drivers out there. |
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| In The Disc Golf Bag: Putt and Approach |
| Disc |
Comments |
D Challenger
(170 - 174) |
The BEST putter on the market! My putter is a stock stamp, and I carry a SuperColor Challenger for upshots within 200 feet. It is a great and very predictable overstable putter. I'm throwing the Dynamic Discs SuperColor Challenger. |
ESP Banger GT
(max wt) |
I use the Banger for most of my upshots, from 200 feet and in. The Groove Top (GT) makes this overstable putter easy to grip and throw |
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