Disc Golf Daily

Disc Golf Daily: Discineer, an Engineering Journey

keywordsDisc Golf, Discineer, Innovation, Products, Mark, Engineering, Community, COVID Boom, Disc Golf Accessories
 
summaryIn this episode of Disc Golf Daily, host DG Daily interviews Mark, the owner of Discineer, who shares his journey in disc golf, the inspiration behind his innovative products, and the growth of his company. Mark discusses his early experiences with disc golf, the development of his first product, the Run Maker, and the retractable towel, both designed to enhance the disc golf experience. He also hints at future innovations and acknowledges the support from his community and friends in the disc golf world.
takeaways
Mark started playing disc golf in high school and fell in love with the sport.
He worked at Disc Craft during a summer, which deepened his connection to disc golf.
COVID reignited Mark's passion for disc golf, leading to the creation of Discineer.
Discineer combines Mark's engineering background with his love for disc golf.
The Run Maker helps players gauge their distance from the basket effectively.
Mark's products aim to solve common problems faced by disc golfers.
The retractable towel is designed to prevent loss and keep towels clean.
Mark is continuously innovating and has a pin board full of ideas.
Community support has been crucial for the growth of Discineer.
Mark emphasizes the importance of growth and evolution in product development.
Chapters
00:00Mark's Personal Journey in Disc Golf
03:26Introducing Disconeer and the Run Maker Mini Marker
08:09The Retractable Towel: Convenience on the Course
11:31Future Innovations: What's Next for Disconeer
16:50YouTube Outro (2).mp4
 
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.
 
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: Tim Carter, DGPT's 1st lawyer - S0E11

keywords
Disc Golf, Tim Carter, Pro Tour, Maple Hill, Vibram Open, Legal Aspects, Community, History, Sports, Interviews
summary
In this conversation, Tim Carter shares his journey into disc golf, his relationship with Steve Dodge, and the legal foundations of the Disc Golf Pro Tour. He reflects on the community impact of events like the Vibram Open and the importance of creating a viable structure for the Pro Tour. Tim also expresses gratitude towards his mentors and the disc golf community.
takeaways
Tim Carter started playing disc golf around 2008-2009. He met Steve Dodge at Maple Hill after losing a disc in the water. Tim became a workhorse at Maple Hill, earning free rounds for life. The Vibram Open was crucial in establishing the Pro Tour's credibility. Creating a legal entity for the Pro Tour was essential for its viability. Negotiations with the PDGA were a significant part of the Pro Tour's formation. Tim emphasizes the importance of community involvement in disc golf. The Vibram Open was a pivotal event for the disc golf community. Tim reflects on the growth of disc golf events in New England. He expresses gratitude towards Steve Dodge and his legal team.
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: ICYMI - Oddest Disc Golf Disc Name Ever?

summaryIn this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge provides updates on the Pro Tour stats, including Gannon Burr's sixth win of the season and Holland Handley's third win. He also discusses PDGA approvals for new golf discs and highlights non-disc golf media coverage of the sport. Steve shares stories of Raymond Elidge being elected into the Mississippi Disc Golf Hall of Fame and the upcoming Four States Open tournament. He concludes by mentioning the PDGA's call for A-Tiers and majors for future seasons.
keywordsdisc golf, Pro Tour, stats, Gannon Burr, Holland Handley, PDGA approvals, golf discs, non-disc golf media, Raymond Elidge, Mississippi Disc Golf Hall of Fame, Four States Open, A-Tiers, majors
takeaways
Gannon Burr's sixth win of the season and Holland Handley's third win highlight the Pro Tour stats.
Several new golf discs have been approved by the PDGA, including the P2X from Discmania and the Elevation from Screech.
Non-disc golf media coverage of the sport, such as Raymond Elidge's election into the Mississippi Disc Golf Hall of Fame, helps raise awareness and legitimacy.
The upcoming Four States Open tournament is a marquee event that showcases the best players in the country.
The PDGA is calling for A-Tiers and majors for future seasons, providing opportunities for organizers to run big events.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and MVP Open Announcement
00:37Pro Tour Highlights: Gannon Burr's Dominance
02:51Pro Tour Highlights: Holland Handley's Rise
04:18New Golf Disc Approvals
06:35Non-Disc Golf Media Coverage
07:59Marquee Event: Four States Open
10:12Opportunities for Organizers: PDGA Calls for A-Tiers and Majors
 
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen. Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: "Give the shots time to breath", Mahmoud Bahrani

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Mahmoud Bahrani, the VP of media for the Pro Tour, joins Steve Dodge on Disc Golf Daily to discuss what it takes to produce a DGN broadcast. Mahmoud explains the behind-the-scenes process, from the call time to the checks and preparations before the broadcast starts. He also talks about the role of the producer in ensuring a smooth and engaging broadcast, including scripting the rundown for the next day and coordinating with the camera operators and director in real-time. Mahmoud emphasizes the importance of storytelling, context, and sponsor obligations in creating a compelling broadcast. In this conversation, Mahmoud Bahrani, the producer of Disc Golf Network, discusses the behind-the-scenes process of producing live disc golf broadcasts. He talks about the challenges of keeping up with the fast-paced action, the importance of giving shots time to breathe, and the balance between celebrating certain players and letting the players do their thing. Mahmoud also shares how they keep track of mistakes and constantly strive to improve their production. He mentions the roles of the five people on the production team and compares it to the larger teams at major golf tournaments.
keywords
disc golf, DGN broadcast, behind the scenes, producer, storytelling, context, sponsor obligations, disc golf, live broadcast, production, challenges, shot pacing, player celebration, mistakes, improvement, production team, major golf tournaments
takeaways
The production of a DGN broadcast involves extensive preparation and coordination, from the call time to the checks and rehearsals before the broadcast starts. The producer plays a crucial role in scripting the rundown for the next day, ensuring a smooth flow of the broadcast, and providing context and storytelling elements. Camera operators and the director work closely with the producer to capture and present the most important moments and shots during the live broadcast. The producer also handles sponsor obligations, such as providing clips and highlights to partners of the tour. The production team relies on live scoring and multiple screens to keep track of the players and ensure a seamless broadcast experience. Producing live disc golf broadcasts is a challenging task that requires a balance between keeping up with the fast-paced action and giving shots time to breathe. The production team strives to celebrate certain players and moments while also allowing the players to do their thing. Mistakes happen, but the team keeps track of them and constantly works to improve their production. The production team consists of five people who handle various roles, including directing, producing, audio, replay, and graphics. Compared to major golf tournaments, the disc golf production team operates with a smaller team but still delivers high-quality broadcasts. 
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: DGLO Recap

summary The DGLO event took place at the Toboggan course in Michigan. In the FPO division, Holyn Handley took the lead going into the final round, but Kristin Tattar came back to beat her. The top 20 players in the standings were closely watched to see who would make the cut. In the MPO division, Gannon Burr dominated the event and took home his sixth win of the year. The top 32 players in the standings were determined for the upcoming Pro Tour Championship. The course looked great on camera and had challenging holes. keywords DGLO, Toboggan, Michigan, FPO, Holyn Handley, Kristin Tattar, MPO, Gannon Burr, Pro Tour Championship, course takeaways Kristen Tatar came back to beat Holland Hanley in the FPO division at DGLO. The top 20 players in the FPO and top 32 players in the MPO standings were closely watched. Gannon Buhr dominated the MPO division and won his sixth event of the year. The course at DGLO looked great on camera and had challenging holes. Chapters 00:00 DGLO Event at the Toboggan Course 01:37 FPO Division: Kristen Tatar's Comeback Victory 03:02 MPO Division: Gannon Burr's Dominance 08:15 The Course at DGLO: Great on Camera and Challenging Holes We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen. Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: J Milly, DG YouTuber Extraordinaire

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J.Milly, a popular disc golf content creator, shares his journey into disc golf and YouTube. He discusses how his first video went viral and offers advice for aspiring content creators. J.Milly emphasizes the importance of finding a unique angle and being committed to improvement. He also talks about his future plans, including making content creation a full-time endeavor and competing in disc golf tournaments. The conversation ends with shoutouts to his sponsors and supporters.
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disc golf, YouTube, content creation, viral video, advice, future plans, sponsors
takeaways
Find a unique angle or approach to stand out in the disc golf content space. Commit to improvement and don't be afraid to start imperfectly. Passion and enjoyment are key to sustaining content creation. Consider making content creation a full-time endeavor and pursuing competitive disc golf. Engage with sponsors and supporters to build a community around your content. 
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: A DGLO Discussion with Nate Heinold

On today's episode: Nate Heinold discusses what makes DGLO special, and there is a lot. Steve shares some special thoughts about the Michiganders as well.
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: A DGLO Primer

On today's episode: Martin Stack of Bangarang Discs (www.bangarangdiscs.com) gives us a primer of 2024 DGLO.
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: ICYMI - News Roundup, Faster Rounds, and more

summary In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge discusses various disc golf news articles. The main topics covered include the approval of a new disc, the relocation of a disc golf course due to industrial park expansion, the opening of a new championship-style disc golf course, and the opening of Bay City's first-ever disc golf course. Steve also mentions that future episodes may be less frequent due to the upcoming MVP Open.
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disc golf, news, disc approval, disc golf course relocation, championship course, first disc golf course
takeaways
New disc approvals are announced, such as the Apple Blossom putter from Gehringer Discs. A disc golf course in Bedford County will be relocated due to industrial park expansion. Enterprise South Nature Park unveils a new championship-style disc golf course. Bay City opens its first-ever disc golf course, catering to players of all ages. Future episodes of Disc Golf Daily may be less frequent due to the MVP Open.
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: DGPT Standings - Who's in, who's not

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In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge discusses PDGA and course growth, as well as the DGPT standings. He provides updates on the number of new courses and PDGA earnings, highlighting the top earners in both the men's and women's divisions. Steve also analyzes the current standings for the Tour Championship, identifying the players on the bubble and those in contention for the top spots. He emphasizes the competitiveness of the women's division and the potential for exciting finishes in the upcoming events. keywords disc golf, PDGA, course growth, DGPT standings, Tour Championship, earnings, players, women's division takeaways PDGA and course growth: There has been a steady increase in the number of new disc golf courses, with an average of over three courses added per day this year. Top earners: Gannon Buhr is currently the leader in PDGA earnings for the men, while Eveliina Salonen, Ohn Scoggins, Missy Gannon, Kristin Tattar, and Holland Hanley are all in close competition for the top spot in the women's division. DGPT standings: The top 32 men and top 20 women will qualify for the Tour Championship. The current cut line for the men is 390 points, and it is a tight race for the top spots. In the women's division, the top four players are within 70 points of each other, making it a highly competitive race. Potential surprises: There are several players on the bubble who will need strong performances in the remaining events to secure their spots in the Tour Championship. Additionally, there is the possibility of players making significant moves in the standings with standout performances. Exciting finish: The upcoming events, including DGLO, GMC, MVP, USDGC, and the Tour Championship, promise an exciting end to the season with intense competition and potential for surprises. Media coverage: Steve Dodge expresses his appreciation for the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the media coverage provided by platforms like DGN (Disc Golf Network) and Paramount Plus. 
We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup