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Brian Hoeniger 選手から寄せられたアンケート回答です。

[1]Why did you chose to come to the 2006 Japan Open?

2004 Japan Open was the most wonderful experience I have had as a disc golf player

[2]Where did you hear about the Japan Open?

dg publications in the late 1980s

[3]Even though this is an Open Division event, what division do you usually qualify for (specify Men's or Women's)?

After 15 years of playing 2/3 Pro Master and 1/3 Pro Open, I am a rookie Grandmaster

[4]What is your hometown?

Currently reside Appling GA, home is Toronto Canada

[5]What is your favorite disc?

Beadless Aviar, these days any long distance driver or roller that ends up under a basket from 375+

[6]Do you typically throw 150 class discs?

Long distance airshots almost always 150 class, rest of the bag is usually 170-175 g

[7]How long have you been playing disc golf?

21 yrs

[8]Do you play more for fun or for the competition?

More for the competition, but Japan Open is also all about FUN!

[9]What is your most memorable event and why?

2001 Cross Canyon Challenge, Brooksville FL- coming out of the Canadian winter and not having thrown for 6 weeks, I set out playing no expectations holiday golf. After 3 rounds I was leading Masters by 16 over Slaz and only trailed KC and McCray out of 50 players in Open. Round 4 was exhausting, but a 12 stroke win and my level of play on this beautiful and challenging course sent me back to the ice and snow with a glow that lasted for weeks.

[10]What is your goal for the Japan Open?

Make the cash, battle for the Grandmaster title, leave the PDGA office behind for a week and return refreshed.