Disc Golf Daily

Disc Golf Daily: LWS Open at Idlewild, TD Interview

summary
The LWS Open at Idlewild is a disc golf tournament sponsored by LWS, an accounting firm. The event is supported by the local disc golf community and features a challenging course. The tournament organizers have planned special events for spectators, including flex starts and a meet and greet. There will also be vendors and food options available. The tournament discs and merchandise will be exclusive to the event and not available online. The course has undergone some changes, including the addition of new tee pads for women. The most exciting holes to watch are hole one, hole 16, and hole 18. The tournament has seen different winners each year, and local players like Rebecca Cox and Zach Arlinghouse are crowd favorites. The organizers express gratitude to the sponsors, volunteers, and Boone County Parks for their support.
 
keywords
LWS Open, Idlewild, disc golf, tournament, sponsorship, local support, special events, vendors, merchandise, course changes, exciting holes, past winners, local players, gratitude
 
takeaways
The LWS Open at Idlewild is a disc golf tournament sponsored by LWS, an accounting firm.
The event is supported by the local disc golf community and features a challenging course.
Special events for spectators include flex starts and a meet and greet, and there will be vendors and food options available.
Tournament discs and merchandise will be exclusive to the event and not available online.
The course has undergone changes, including the addition of new tee pads for women.
Hole one, hole 16, and hole 18 are the most exciting holes to watch.
The tournament has seen different winners each year, and local players like Rebecca Cox and Zach Arlinghouse are crowd favorites.
The organizers express gratitude to the sponsors, volunteers, and Boone County Parks for their support.

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 Valleyhvmag.com/things-to-do/disc-golf-courses-hudson-valley/
The Monroe TimesPlaying 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, TV6Buck 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 Surveyhttps://discgolfsurvey.com/
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: PDGA & Course Growth

summary
In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge provides updates on new disc golf courses, PDGA earnings, PDGA approvals, PDGA events, PDGA rounds, and PDGA membership. He also discusses the United rankings for both men and women. The episode concludes with a reminder to have fun and spread the word about Disc Golf Daily.
 
keywords
disc golf, new courses, PDGA earnings, PDGA approvals, PDGA events, PDGA rounds, PDGA membership, United rankings
 
takeaways
There has been an increase in the number of new disc golf courses this year.
Gannon Burr is the first person in 2024 to earn over $100,000 in PDGA earnings.
The FPO and MPO cash lines at the Ledgestone were high, indicating the increasing competitiveness of the sport.
PDGA approvals are slightly behind last year's pace.
PDGA events and rounds have shown growth, with July being a particularly successful month.
PDGA membership is slightly behind last year's pace.
Gannon Burr and Ricky Wysocki have been alternating as the number one ranked player in the United rankings.
Kristen Tatar is currently the number one ranked player in the women's United rankings, but there are other strong contenders.
The episode concludes with a reminder to have fun and spread the word about Disc Golf Daily.

Disc Golf Daily: Ledgestone Recap

summary
The podcast recaps the Disc Golf Pro Tour Elite Plus event, Ledgestone 2024. The event had four rounds at Sunset Hills for the FPO and four rounds at Eureka Temp for the MPO. Holland Hanley and Gannon Burr emerged as the winners in the FPO and MPO divisions, respectively. The podcast discusses the performance of the top players, the standings in the Disc Golf Pro Tour, and the upcoming World Championships. It also mentions the possibility of changes to the course for future events.
 
keywords
Disc Golf Pro Tour, Ledgestone 2024, recap, FPO, MPO, winners, performance, standings, World Championships, course changes
 
takeaways
Holland Hanley and Gannon Burr were the winners in the FPO and MPO divisions at Ledgestone 2024.
The top players in the Disc Golf Pro Tour standings were discussed.
The podcast mentioned the upcoming World Championships and speculated on the performance of a six-time world champion.
Possible changes to the course for future events were mentioned.

Disc Golf Sunday: Wes Shinevar of Discraft

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Wes Shinnevar is a personal assistant to Bob Julio at Discraft and also the team Discraft manager. He helps out with various tasks related to disc golf operations, tournaments, sponsorships, and the team. Wes has been involved in disc golf since 2016 and has experience running tournaments and working with Discraft on the Underground team. The Underground team was created to recognize and give back to Discraft fans who are doing great things in the disc golf community. Wes shares that the team looks for consistent and creative social media presence when considering new members. He also mentions his favorite releases from Discraft, including the Captain's Thrasher and the five claw Buzz. Wes enjoys being a part of the disc golf industry and being involved in the behind-the-scenes work.
 
keywords
Discraft, Wes Shinnevar, personal assistant, Bob Julio, disc golf operations, tournaments, sponsorships, team Discraft manager, Underground team, disc golf community, social media, favorite releases, Captain's Thrasher, five claw Buzz, disc golf industry
 
takeaways
Wes Shinnevar is a personal assistant to Bob Julio at Discraft and also the team Discraft manager.
The Underground team was created to recognize and give back to Discraft fans who are doing great things in the disc golf community.
When considering new members for the Underground team, Discraft looks for consistent and creative social media presence.
Wes's favorite releases from Discraft include the Captain's Thrasher and the five claw Buzz.
Wes enjoys being a part of the disc golf industry and being involved in the behind-the-scenes work.

A DGPT History: Jeff Spring, DGPT Early Days - S0E8

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In this conversation, Jeff Spring, the director and CEO of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, discusses his journey into disc golf and his role in propelling the Pro Tour to its starting point. He talks about how he was introduced to disc golf and his early experiences playing and teaching the sport. Jeff also shares the story of how disc golf was brought to Smuggler's Notch Resort and how the Green Mountain Championship came about. He discusses the decision to join the Pro Tour and the planning process that went into it. Jeff also talks about the importance of creating a fun and engaging experience for disc golfers and spectators at tournaments.
 
keywords
disc golf, Pro Tour, Jeff Spring, history, introduction, playing, teaching, Smuggler's Notch Resort, Green Mountain Championship, tournaments, planning, Fall Fest, infrastructure, extra events
takeaways
Jeff Spring's introduction to disc golf came through playing frisbee and frolf at summer camp.
He had a background in traditional golf and architecture, which influenced his interest in disc golf course design.
Jeff played a key role in bringing disc golf to Smuggler's Notch Resort and establishing the Green Mountain Championship.
The decision to join the Pro Tour was driven by a shared vision for the future of disc golf and the desire to provide more resources for professional players.
Creating a fun and engaging experience for disc golfers and spectators is a priority at tournaments.

Disc Golf Daily: Ledgestone TD, Nate Heinold

Steve Dodge interviews Nate Heinold, TD of the Ledgestone Open presented by Discraft.
 

Disc Golf Daily - Marty Stack previews Ledgestone

Marty Stack gives us an overview of Ledgestone.
Music contreloup by strangebop.

Disc Golf Daily - Par 5 at Maple? | Downtown Disc Golf! | Ricky's Insane Month

There is a par 5 at Maple Hill
https://www.facebook.com/rav.mc.5/videos/472897752027485/
 
From the Pensacola News Journal, proudly claiming Missy Gannon as their own:www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2024/07/30/pensacola-disc-golfer-missy-gannon-wins-european-disc-golf-festival/74590480007/
The Virginia Gazette talks about the life centering game of disc golfwww.yourgv.com/lifestyles/county_life/mindful-living-practicing-mindfulness-on-a-disc-golf-course/article_a7aa7eac-4d08-11ef-8327-bba64a31dc62.html
KCURwww.kcur.org/sports/2024-07-27/disc-golf-kansas-city-frisbee-courses-shops-how-to-play
 
Reddit conversation about the best golf discs for Ultimate players.
www.reddit.com/r/discgolf/comments/1efoa18/what_are_the_best_discs_for_people_coming_from/
 
Simply Disc Golf: Paul McBeth and Eagle McMahon
https://simplydiscgolf.com/
 
Summary
In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge covers various news stories related to disc golf. The main themes include course design and development, disc golf in the media, and notable achievements in the sport. Steve discusses the addition of a new par five hole at Maple Hill and the potential for multiple pin positions in the future. He also highlights a disc golf event in downtown Peoria and the approval of new discs by the PDGA. Steve shares articles from non-disc golf news outlets that feature disc golf stories and discusses the connection between disc golf and Ultimate. He concludes with statistics about Ricky Wysocki's impressive performances.
 
Keywords
disc golf, news, course design, course development, par five, pin positions, disc golf event, PDGA, disc approval, non-disc golf news, Ultimate, Ricky Wysocki
 
Takeaways
Course design and development are important aspects of disc golf, with discussions around adding new holes and multiple pin positions.
Disc golf is gaining recognition in non-disc golf news outlets, which helps promote the sport to a wider audience.
There is a connection between disc golf and Ultimate, with Ultimate players often transitioning to disc golf.
Ricky Wysocki has achieved impressive records and course records in disc golf.
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup
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Disc Golf Daily - PDGA & Course Growth and more!

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In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge provides updates on various disc golf statistics and growth. He discusses course growth, PDGA growth, earnings, cash lines, participation, and Pro Tour standings. Some notable highlights include the increase in course growth rate, the rise in PDGA earnings in 2024 compared to the previous year, and the close race between Gannon Burr and Ricky Wysocki for the Pro Tour points race. Missy Gannon's victory at the European Disc Golf Festival and Ricky Wysocki's consistent finishes are also mentioned.
 
keywords
disc golf, statistics, growth, course growth, PDGA growth, earnings, cash lines, participation, Pro Tour standings
 
takeaways
Disc golf is experiencing significant course growth, with an 8.4% year-over-year growth rate.
PDGA earnings in 2024 have surpassed the earnings in 2023, indicating the growth of the sport.
The Pro Tour points race is highly competitive, with Gannon Burr and Ricky Wysocki leading the pack.
Missy Gannon's victory at the European Disc Golf Festival has propelled her up the rankings.
Ricky Wysocki's consistent finishes in recent tournaments have solidified his position as the number one player in the world.