Disc Golf Daily - Can we talk about the basket in the room?

Summary

In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, the host discusses various news stories related to disc golf, including the coverage of the Finnish Championships by DGN, the release of the Foundation Disc Golf app, the Portland Open being televised on CBS Sports Network, and tips for playing disc golf in the heat. The host also addresses the topic of disc golf baskets and suggests a process for determining the quality of baskets used in professional tournaments. The episode concludes with a call for the disc golf community to mature and standardize equipment.

 

Keywords

disc golf, news, Finnish Championships, DGN, Foundation Disc Golf, app, Portland Open, CBS Sports Network, tips, heat, baskets, equipment

Takeaways

• DGN will be covering the Finnish Championships, providing dual coverage with the Des Moines Challenge.
• Foundation Disc Golf has released an app that allows users to shop for discs, listen to podcasts, and watch videos.
• The Portland Open will be televised on CBS Sports Network, providing an opportunity to showcase disc golf to a wider audience.
• Tips for playing disc golf in the heat include staying hydrated, dressing appropriately, and playing early or late in the day.
• The host suggests a process for determining the quality of disc golf baskets used in professional tournaments.
• The disc golf community should strive for standardization and maturity in order to be taken seriously as a sport.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and News Stories

03:19 Foundation Disc Golf App

06:37 Basket Talk

09:48 Improving the Quality of Disc Golf Baskets

12:44 Maturity and Standardization in Disc Golf

 

Music: Strange Bop by contreloup