A DGPT History: Pete Johnson, The first DGPT investor - S0E9

summary

In this conversation, Seth interviews Pete Johnson, a PDGA member, about his early involvement in the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT). Pete shares how he got into disc golf and his experience playing in tournaments. He also discusses how he met Steve Dodge, the founder of the tour, and his decision to support the Pro Tour. Pete highlights the growth of the tour's payouts and the impact it has had on professional disc golf. The conversation provides insights into the early years of the DGPT and the challenges and successes it has faced.

 

keywords

disc golf, PDGA, Pro Tour, early involvement, tournaments, Steve Dodge, support, growth, payouts

 

takeaways

• Pete Johnson got into disc golf after being challenged to throw a disc golf disc farther than an Ultimate Frisbee disc.
• He quickly became hooked on disc golf and started playing in tournaments, eventually winning in the novice division.
• Pete met Steve Dodge, the founder of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, through his involvement in the Massachusetts disc golf community.
• Pete supported the Pro Tour from the beginning and played a role in spreading the word and convincing other players to participate.
• He is impressed with the growth of the tour's payouts and the opportunities it has created for professional disc golfers.