Disc Golf Daily: DGPT +s & -s | Gannon, CDick, Holyn | This sport is so addictive

summary

In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge covers various news stories and updates in the disc golf world. He discusses the good and bad signs from the DGPT, including sponsorship partnerships and budget cuts. He highlights Holland Hanley's success and Ganon Burr's impressive earnings. Steve also mentions the approval of new PDGA discs and shares non-disc golf media stories. He concludes with an exploration of why disc golf is addictive.

 

keywords

disc golf, news, DGPT, sponsorship, Holland Hanley, Ganon Burr, PDGA, addictive

takeaways

• The DGPT has both positive and negative signs, with sponsorship partnerships and budget cuts.
• Holland Hanley's decision to skip Europe paid off, leading to her victory at Ledgestone.
• Ganon Burr has surpassed $100,000 in earnings earlier than anyone else in history.
• New PDGA-approved discs have been released by Native Discs and Newbie SimHouse.
• Disc golf courses and events are gaining attention in non-disc golf media.
• Disc golf is addictive due to intermittent reinforcement and the thrill of the pursuit.

 

Show Links

• Season Ten: www.dgpt.com/news/disc-golf-pro-tour-announces-special-branding-for-10th-season
• Hudson Valley Magazine: Test Your Aim at Disc Golf Courses Across the Hudson Valley
  • hvmag.com/things-to-do/disc-golf-courses-hudson-valley/
• The Monroe Times
  • Playing Sandy Point Disc Golf Ranch: Wisconsin’s No. 1 course
  • themonroetimes.com/views/leading/playing-sandy-point-disc-golf-ranch-wisconsins-no-1-course/
• The Upper Michigan Source, TV6
  • Buck Buchanan Memorial Disc Golf Course now open in Marquette
  • www.uppermichiganssource.com/2024/08/03/buck-buchanan-memorial-disc-golf-course-now-open-marquette/

• The Fandom Survey
  • https://discgolfsurvey.com/

Music: Strange Bop by contreloup