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

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Disc Golf, Tim Carter, Pro Tour, Maple Hill, Vibram Open, Legal Aspects, Community, History, Sports, Interviews

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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.

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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