Disc Golf Daily

Disc Golf Daily: Matt Grayum talks about all of it.

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In this conversation, Matt Grayum, co-host of the Staggered Stance podcast, talks about his journey in disc golf and the evolution of the podcast. He shares his experiences as a safety professional in the utility world and his passion for disc golf. Matt discusses the origins of Staggered Stance and how it has grown and changed over the years. He also reflects on the lessons he has learned and the importance of staying true to oneself in the podcasting world. Matt also mentions his other projects, such as Pop Drop Lock and Kids Disc Golf.
keywords
disc golf, podcasting, Staggered Stance, journey, safety professional, passion, growth, lessons, authenticity, Pop Drop Lock, Kids Disc Golf
takeaways
Matt Grayum is a safety professional in the utility world and a passionate disc golfer. Staggered Stance is a podcast that Matt co-hosts, which has evolved and grown over the years. Matt emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not comparing oneself to others in the podcasting world. Matt has other projects, such as Pop Drop Lock and Kids Disc Golf, that he is involved in. The conversation highlights the disc golf community in Lester, Massachusetts, and its impact on the sport.
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: Miles Parkhill and the DGPT - S0E10

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Miles Parkhill, founder of Paragon Disc Golf, shares his journey into disc golf and his involvement in the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT). He started playing disc golf in California and continued when he moved to Illinois. He got connected to Steve Dodge through Dana Vicich and became involved in the DGPT. Miles played a crucial role in creating various assets for the tour, including leaderboards, festival games, OB walls, feather flags, and elevated baskets. He also helped with merchandising and apparel for the tour. Miles reflects on the early days of the tour and the challenges and excitement of being part of a new venture in disc golf.
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Miles Parkhill, Paragon Disc Golf, Disc Golf Pro Tour, DGPT, disc golf history, disc golf apparel, disc golf merchandising, disc golf festival games, disc golf course assets
takeaways
Miles Parkhill got into disc golf while living in California and continued playing when he moved to Illinois. He got connected to Steve Dodge through Dana Vicich and became involved in the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT). Miles played a crucial role in creating various assets for the tour, including leaderboards, festival games, OB walls, feather flags, and elevated baskets. He also helped with merchandising and apparel for the tour. Miles reflects on the early days of the tour and the challenges and excitement of being part of a new venture in disc golf.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:07 Connection to Steve Dodge and the DGPT 06:03 Creating Course Assets for the Tour 10:06 Innovating Festival Games 15:12 Finding Creative Solutions 21:39 Taking Risks and Shaping the Sport 23:29 Challenges and Excitement of the DGPT
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: John Houck, Good Course Design

For more reading, check out John's Blog about course design: https://www.houckdesigndiscgolf.com/post/rope-slope-and-hope?cid=5a0733ed-2561-4e30-bd88-e59dfa24a81a&utm_campaign=e4b5206a-2df2-4147-a1fa-5b5c5e718395&utm_medium=mail&utm_source=so
Houck Design: https://www.houckdesigndiscgolf.com/
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 - Worlds Recap, New Bedford Losing 7 Holes?

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In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge and Seamus Scanlon discuss the 2024 Pro Worlds and share their thoughts on the winners and the tournament as a whole. They also touch on the topic of disc approvals and highlight some recent news articles related to disc golf. The conversation covers various themes, including the performance of Evelina Salonen and Isaac Robinson, the future of Pro Worlds, and the potential impact of industrial development on disc golf courses.
 
News from outside our standard disc golf sources
Gig Harbor Nowwww.gigharbornow.org/news/education/gig-harbor-student-hits-disc-golf-pro-tour-studies-on-the-go/
From the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay news.uwgb.edu/featured/08/21/reimagining-shorewood-golf-rise-of-the-disc/
ABC 13 News, WSET out of New Bedford, VA has this piecewww.wset.com/news/local/bedford-county-virginia-15-million-dollar-grant-could-reshape-popular-disc-golf-course-august-2024
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disc golf, Pro Worlds, Evelina Salonen, Isaac Robinson, disc approvals, disc golf courses, industrial development
 
takeaways
Evelina Salonen's performance at the 2024 Pro Worlds was impressive, and she became the first world champion from Finland.
Isaac Robinson's back-to-back win at the Pro Worlds showcased his skill and control on the course.
The discussion around disc approvals highlighted the importance of continuous growth and development in the sport.
The potential impact of industrial development on disc golf courses raises questions about balancing the needs of different stakeholders.
The coverage and commentary of the Pro Worlds were praised, with Valerie Jenkins and Nate Doss receiving positive feedback.
The inclusion of news articles from non-endemic sources demonstrates the growing recognition and interest in disc golf.
 
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Discussion of Pro Worlds
01:49Evelina Salonen's Dominance
03:10Isaac Robinson's Back-to-Back Win
05:05Disc Approvals and Continuous Growth in Disc Golf
10:07News Article: Carter Aarons on the Disc Golf Pro Tour
15:35News Article: Reimagining the New London Disc Golf Course
18:59News Article: Potential Changes to New London Disc Golf Course
26:41Closing Remarks

Disc Golf Daily: DG Numbers, is there a new #1?!?!?!

summary In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge discusses course growth, PDGA earnings, and United rankings. He shares the number of new courses added, the average number of courses per week, and the total number of courses worldwide. Steve also provides updates on the top 10 men and women in PDGA earnings, as well as the earnings per event. He discusses the cash lines at Worlds and compares the combined income of the top 20 earners in 2023 and 2024. Steve concludes by sharing the PDGA approvals, events, rounds played, and active PDGA members. keywords disc golf, course growth, PDGA earnings, United rankings, cash lines, PDGA approvals, PDGA events, rounds played, active PDGA members takeaways The disc golf community continues to see steady course growth, with an average of over three new courses added per day. The top earners in PDGA have impressive earnings, with some players surpassing $100,000 in earnings for the year. The United rankings provide a comprehensive ranking system that combines various ranking systems and pro tour points. The cash lines at Worlds indicate the difficulty of cashing in the tournament. The disc golf community has seen a significant increase in earnings and participation compared to the previous year. The number of active PDGA members has experienced a slight decline. 
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: Pro Worlds Recap!!!

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The PDGA Pro World Championship was filled with excitement and drama. In the FPO division, Evelina Solomon emerged as the world champion, with Kat Merck and Kristen Tatar also making it to the podium. Missy Gannon maintained her lead in the Disc Golf Pro Tour standings. In the MPO division, Isaac Robinson claimed his second world championship title, followed by Migos Antila and Eagle McMahon. Ricky Wysocki remains the leader in the Disc Golf Pro Tour standings. The competition saw some notable players fall short, while others made impressive comebacks. keywords PDGA Pro World Championship, disc golf, FPO division, MPO division, world champion, podium, Disc Golf Pro Tour standings, Isaac Robinson, Evelina Solomon, Kat Merck, Kristen Tatar, Missy Gannon, Migos Antila, Eagle McMahon, Ricky Wysocki takeaways The PDGA Pro World Championship showcased intense competition and memorable moments. Evelina Solomon and Isaac Robinson emerged as the world champions in the FPO and MPO divisions, respectively. The Disc Golf Pro Tour standings saw some changes, with Missy Gannon and Ricky Wysocki maintaining their leads. Notable players experienced both successes and setbacks throughout the championship. 
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: Anthony Bodanza, DG YouTuber and new dad

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Anthony Bodanza, a Disc Golf YouTube content creator, discusses his journey as a content creator and a disc golfer. He talks about the challenges of balancing content creation with normal life and how his schedule constantly evolves. Anthony shares how he initially focused on getting good at content creation and then shifted his focus to improving his disc golf game. He also discusses the impact of filming on his game and the benefits of having a YouTube channel for his disc golf journey. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of packaging content and finding a unique angle to engage viewers. In this conversation, DG Daily and Anthony discuss the importance of packaging content effectively to attract viewers. They explore the hierarchy of content, which includes topic, packaging, and content quality. DG Daily provides specific feedback on Anthony's video thumbnails and suggests improvements to make them more intriguing. They also discuss the challenges and time commitment involved in content creation and how it may not be suitable for everyone. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need to find a balance between creating content that is personally fulfilling and appealing to a wider audience. keywords disc golf, YouTube, content creation, balance, schedule, journey, form, improvement, filming, audience, packaging, content creation, packaging, video thumbnails, topic, content quality, balance takeaways Balancing content creation with normal life can be challenging, but it's important to find a harmony between the two. Filming can be distracting and may affect performance, but it also provides opportunities for growth and learning from other players. Understanding your audience and packaging your content in an interesting and unique way can help attract and engage viewers. Form improvement is a continuous process, and focusing on both form and other aspects of the game can lead to overall improvement. Being the first to document and share your journey can create a unique niche in the disc golf content space. Packaging is crucial in attracting viewers to your content The hierarchy of content includes topic, packaging, and content quality Title, thumbnail, and intro are key elements of effective packaging Experiment with different packaging strategies to find what works best for your audience Content creation may not be suitable for everyone, and it's important to pursue what you are passionate about
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Balancing Content Creation 03:22 The Impact of Filming on Performance 07:39 Finding a Harmony and Prioritizing 18:16 Form Improvement and Focus 21:42 Creating a Unique Niche in Disc Golf Content 31:12 The Importance of Packaging Content Effectively 33:25 Improving Video Thumbnails for More Views 36:19 Bridging the Gap Between Unknown and Known 48:22 Creating Intriguing Titles and Thumbnails 56:19 Challenges and Time Commitment in Content Creation 01:00:11 Finding a Balance Between Personal Fulfillment and Audience Appeal
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: Disc Golf News, Worlds Warmup, UDisc Ratings Update

Show Links Ultiworld:
Age of Pro Worlds winners
discgolf.ultiworld.com/2024/08/19/can-you-guess-the-average-age-of-a-pdga-world-champion-2024-update/
UDisc Improves their in-app round rating system
udisc.com/blog/post/udisc-improves-accuracy-of-in-app-round-ratings-system
summary
In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge and special guest Seamus Scanlon discuss various disc golf news topics. They cover Kristen Tatar's dominant performance at Worlds, the Pro Tour schedule changes and the expansion of the European swing, predictions for Pro Worlds winners, improvements to the UDisc rating system, and the age of first-time winners at Pro Worlds. The conversation provides insights into the current state of disc golf and the future direction of the sport. keywords disc golf, news, Kristen Tattar, Pro Tour, European swing, Pro Worlds, UDisc rating system, first-time winners takeaways Kristen Tatar has been dominating the disc golf scene with consistent first-place finishes in recent years. The Pro Tour schedule has been adjusted to reduce wear and tear on players and focus on key events. The European swing of the Pro Tour has expanded, showcasing the growing popularity of disc golf in Europe. Predictions for Pro Worlds winners include top players like Paul McBeth, Calvin Heimberg, Evelina Salonen, and Kristin Tatar. UDisc has made improvements to its round rating system, giving more weight to scores on tougher courses. The age of first-time winners at Pro Worlds tends to be in the late 20s to early 30s, indicating the importance of experience and skill in winning the tournament. 
 
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 Pro Worlds Primer

On today's episode: Martin Stack of Bangarang Discs (www.bangarangdiscs.com) gives us a primer of the 2024 Pro Wordls.
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: 3 Up Arrows, 2 Even, and 1 Down

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In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge discusses PDGA growth, course growth, and rankings. He highlights the record-breaking number of new courses that were established in one week, with a total of 46. He also mentions the PDGA earnings and predicts that multiple players will earn over $100,000 this year. Steve provides updates on PDGA approvals, events, rounds, and membership numbers. He concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to give a thumbs up and leave a good rating to support the show.
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disc golf, PDGA growth, course growth, rankings, new courses, PDGA earnings, PDGA approvals, events, rounds, membership numbers
takeaways
Disc golf is experiencing significant growth, with a record-breaking number of new courses being established in one week. Multiple players have the potential to earn over $100,000 in PDGA earnings this year. PDGA approvals and membership numbers are steadily increasing.
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