Disc Golf Daily

Disc Golf Daily: World's Preview - Monday Take

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent PDGA Professional Disc Golf Championship World Championship and preview the upcoming Pro Worlds event. They also explore the topic of disc golf gambling and whether it should be allowed in the sport. The hosts and guest share their thoughts on betting on disc golf and the potential implications. They also provide their picks and odds for the Pro Worlds event.
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disc golf, Pro Worlds, PDGA Professional Disc Golf Championship, World Championship, gambling, betting, odds, picks
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The PDGA Professional Disc Golf Championship World Championship recently took place, with Ohn Scoggins and Joel Freeman winning the doubles event. The hosts discuss the two courses for the upcoming Pro Worlds event: New London, a tightly wooded course, and Ivy Hill, an open ball golf course. There is a debate about whether disc golf gambling should be allowed, with some seeing it as a way to bring more fun and engagement to the sport, while others raise concerns about potential ethical issues. The hosts and guest share their picks and odds for the Pro Worlds event, with Gannon Buhr and Kristin Tattar being favored on the MPO and FPO sides, respectively. Other sleeper picks mentioned include Joey Buckets and Goose on the MPO side, and Valerie Mandujano on the FPO side.
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: Gage Benson of Maple Hill

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Gage Benson, the course pro and groundskeeper of Maple Hill Disc Golf, shares his journey in disc golf and his current role at Maple Hill. He started playing disc golf in 2010 and became a regular at Maple Hill by 2012. He eventually joined the staff and now teaches lessons, designs new holes, and maintains the course. Gage has found success in teaching disc golf lessons and has built a strong clientele base. He plans to continue coaching and competing in team challenges. Gage gives shoutouts to the Maple Hill crew and everyone who has helped him along the way.
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disc golf, Maple Hill, Gage Benson, course pro, groundskeeper, journey, teaching, coaching, designing, team challenges
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Gage Benson started playing disc golf in 2010 and became a regular at Maple Hill by 2012. He now works as the course pro and groundskeeper at Maple Hill, teaching lessons, designing new holes, and maintaining the course. Gage has found success in teaching disc golf lessons and plans to continue coaching and growing his business. He enjoys competing in team challenges and values the camaraderie and teamwork. Gage gives shoutouts to the Maple Hill crew and everyone who has supported him throughout his disc golf journey. 
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: 2025 DGPT Season - A full review

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In this episode, Steve Dodge discusses the cell phone ban at Pro Worlds and the announcement of the DGPT 2025 season. He talks about the challenges of providing wifi on disc golf courses and the reasons behind the cell phone ban. He then goes on to discuss the 2025 Pro Tour schedule, highlighting the notable events and omissions. He also mentions the 10th anniversary season and the different swings of the tour. Finally, he mentions the season caps and the collector's merchandise for the 10th season.
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disc golf, cell phone ban, Pro Worlds, DGPT 2025 season, Pro Tour schedule, swings, season caps, collector's merchandise
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The cell phone ban at Pro Worlds is aimed at improving the viewing experience for those watching on YouTube or the Disc Golf Network. The 2025 Pro Tour schedule features several notable events and omissions, with the expansion into Europe being a significant development. The Pro Tour is celebrating its 10th anniversary season with five semi-official swings and the release of collector's merchandise. The season caps for DGPT events offer limited tickets and special perks for attendees. The 10th season collector's merchandise is expected to be a valuable and sought-after item in the future.
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 TD, Nate Heinold

On today's episode: Steve Dodge interviews Nate Heinold, TD of Pro Worlds 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: Top 5 Manufacturers, GK Pro Fest?!?!, First Am Slam!

The main topics include Joseph Anderson's first career elite series win, Ohn Scoggins' impressive performance, Ryan Monn's historic achievement, the DGPT's 10th year anniversary, PDGA ratings updates, UDisc's study on disc golf brands, the new no cell phone policy at PDGA Worlds, PDGA approved discs, and disc golf news from non-disc golf media.
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disc golf, news, Joseph Anderson, Ohn Scoggins, Ryan Monn, DGPT, PDGA ratings, UDisc, cell phone policy, PDGA Worlds, PDGA approved discs takeaways Joseph Anderson's first career elite series win at the LWS Open Owen Scoggins' consistent performance and third career elite series win Ryan Mon's historic achievement of winning US AMs, Junior Worlds, and AM Worlds in the mixed division The DGPT's 10th year anniversary and its milestones PDGA ratings updates and the rise of Gannon Burr UDisc's study on the top disc golf brands according to players The new no cell phone policy at PDGA Worlds PDGA approved discs from Castaplast, MVP, Essential Discs, Doomsday Discs, and Goliath Discs Disc golf news coverage in mainstream media
Chapters 00:00 Joseph Anderson's Breakthrough Win 02:36 Owen Scoggins' Consistent Success 03:29 Ryan Mon's Historic Achievement 06:52 Celebrating the DGPT's 10th Year Anniversary 07:29 PDGA Ratings Updates: Gannon Burr and Rising Stars 10:12 UDisc's Study: Top Disc Golf Brands 12:36 New No Cell Phone Policy at PDGA Worlds 13:27 PDGA Approved Discs: New Releases 14:47 Disc Golf News in Mainstream Media
On today's episode: 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: DGPT Standings Review, Course & DGPT Growth

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In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge provides updates on various disc golf statistics and rankings. He discusses the growth of new courses, PDGA earnings, and the top players in the PDGA. He also highlights the importance of the Pro Tour standings and the upcoming Tour Championship. The episode concludes with a reminder to share thoughts and opinions with the podcast.
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disc golf, statistics, rankings, new courses, PDGA earnings, Pro Tour standings, Tour Championship
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The number of new disc golf courses continues to grow, with an average of 23 courses per week. The top earners in the PDGA have already surpassed $100,000 in earnings. The Pro Tour standings and Tour Championship are crucial for players, as they determine starting positions and strokes in the final tournament. The women's division is highly competitive, with several players vying for the top spots. Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions with the podcast. 
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: LWS Open at Idlewild Recap

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The LWS Open recap covers the results and highlights of the tournament. The FPO winner was Skaggins, while the MPO winner was Joseph Anderson. The course at Idlewild was praised for its challenging layout. The standings in the Disc Golf Pro Tour were also discussed, with Missy still in the lead. The lack of birdies on certain holes was a topic of conversation. Joseph Anderson's first win and his love for the game were highlighted. The episode ended with a reminder to follow Disc Golf Daily on social media.
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LWS Open, recap, results, highlights, FPO, MPO, Idlewild, course, Disc Golf Pro Tour, standings, birdies, Joseph Anderson, first win, love for the game, social media
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Scoggins won the FPO division at the LWS Open Joseph Anderson secured his first win in the MPO division The course at Idlewild was praised for its challenging layout Missy is still leading the Disc Golf Pro Tour standings The lack of birdies on certain holes was a topic of discussion Joseph Anderson's love for the game was highlighted Follow Disc Golf Daily on social media for more updates.
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: David Gralnick of Cosmic

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Cosmic Dave shares his journey in disc golf and the creation of Cosmic Disc Golf. He talks about the challenges of starting a pro shop and the impact he wanted to make in the disc golf community. He discusses the potential closure of Stafford Woods and his efforts to keep it open. Cosmic Dave also shares his expansion into running monthly flex tournaments at Maple Hill and Meadowbrook, as well as his plans for Cosmic Health, which focuses on the health benefits of disc golf. He emphasizes the importance of creating a positive and inclusive disc golf community.
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disc golf, Cosmic Disc Golf, pro shop, Stafford Woods, tournaments, flex tournaments, Maple Hill, Meadowbrook, Cosmic Health, clinics, Cosmic merch, disc golf companies, partnership, Disc Golf Pro Tour takeaways Cosmic Dave's love for disc golf led him to start Cosmic Disc Golf and create a pro shop to serve the disc golf community. He is passionate about spreading the sport and creating a positive and inclusive disc golf community. Cosmic Dave organizes monthly flex tournaments at Maple Hill and Meadowbrook to provide more opportunities for players to compete and enjoy the sport. He is also focused on the health benefits of disc golf and aims to introduce the sport to new populations through Cosmic Health. Cosmic Dave values partnerships with other disc golf companies and organizations to further promote the sport and create a vibrant disc golf culture. 
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

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

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

Disc Golf Daily: LWS Open at Idlewild Primer

On today's episode: Martin Stack of Bangarang Discs (www.bangarangdiscs.com) gives us a primer of the 2024 LWS Open at Idlewild.
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