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Disc Golf Daily - European DG Fest Recap

summary
The European Disc Golf Festival was a highly enjoyable event with exciting competition and a festival-like atmosphere. Missy Gannon emerged as the FPO champion after a playoff, while Ricky Wysocki dominated the MPO division with an impressive round. The event saw some players shooting well above their ratings, while others struggled to cash. The standings in the Disc Golf Pro Tour were affected by the results, with Gannon and Wysocki battling for the top spots. The event was well-covered and featured a challenge event and field games that added to the overall experience.
 
keywords
European Disc Golf Festival, competition, FPO champion, playoff, Ricky Wysocki, dominant performance, ratings, Disc Golf Pro Tour standings, coverage, challenge event, field games
takeaways
The European Disc Golf Festival was a highly enjoyable event with exciting competition and a festival-like atmosphere.
Missy Gannon emerged as the FPO champion after a playoff, while Ricky Wysocki dominated the MPO division with an impressive round.
The event saw some players shooting well above their ratings, while others struggled to cash.
The standings in the Disc Golf Pro Tour were affected by the results, with Gannon and Wysocki battling for the top spots.
The event was well-covered and featured a challenge event and field games that added to the overall experience.
 

DGD Movers & Shakers - Brixton Trading Cards, Ryan O'Neal

SummaryRyan, the owner of Brixton Disc Golf, talks about his journey of creating trading cards for disc golf. He shares how the idea came about and the challenges he faced in the early stages. Ryan discusses the process of designing the cards and the different factors they consider, such as the target audience and the value they want to create. He also highlights some of his favorite moments in the business, including working with players and receiving positive feedback. Ryan concludes by discussing their upcoming product, the Pre-Goal Riders set, and the excitement surrounding it.
 
Keywordsdisc golf, trading cards, memorabilia, Brixton Disc Golf, challenges, design process, favorite moments, Pre-Goal Riders
Takeaways
Creating trading cards for disc golf was a passion project for Ryan, driven by his own desire to collect cards with memorabilia and autographs.
The early stages of the business were challenging, with limited resources and low expectations, but partnerships with OTB Discs and the Disc Golf Pro Tour helped them gain traction.
The design process involves considering the target audience and creating value for collectors, players, and retailers.
Ryan's favorite moments include pitching the idea to OTB Discs, interacting with players, and receiving positive feedback.
The upcoming Pre-Goal Riders set is an economical product that caters to both entry-level collectors and serious collectors, featuring on-card autographs and event-used memorabilia.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Ryan and Brixton Disc Golf
02:22 Challenges and Growth in the Early Stages
06:44 Designing Disc Golf Cards: Balancing Creativity and Value
09:21 Memorable Moments: Interacting with Players and Collectors
27:01 Introducing the Pre-Goal Riders Set

A DGPT History: Matt & Josh of UDisc - S0E7

On today's episode: Seth discusses how UDisc and the DGPT got ready for Season 1.
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: Covid's Triple Whammy. Is DG Growing?

Summary
Disc Golf Daily discusses the growth of disc golf and the impact of COVID-19 on the sport. They analyze PDGA membership numbers and retention rates to determine if disc golf is growing. They find that while there has been a drop in active PDGA memberships, it is still ahead of historical averages. They attribute this drop to a correction in retention rates and a decrease in new members proselytizing. They suggest making disc golf stickier by improving courses and reducing aggravations, implementing better measurement tools for growth and participation, and expanding PDGA membership options to attract more players.
 
Keywords
disc golf, COVID-19, PDGA, growth, membership, retention, proselytizing, correction, stickier, measurement tools
Takeaways
Disc golf is still growing, although there has been a drop in active PDGA memberships.
The drop in memberships is due to a correction in retention rates and a decrease in new members proselytizing.
Improving courses and reducing aggravations can make disc golf stickier and encourage new players to continue playing.
Better measurement tools are needed to accurately determine the growth and participation in disc golf.
Expanding PDGA membership options, such as a free membership, can attract more players and increase membership numbers.
Chapters
00:00Introduction: COVID's Impact on Disc Golf Growth
03:18The Drop in Active PDGA Memberships
05:02The Impact of COVID-19 on Retention Rates
06:25New Members Not Proselytizing as Much
08:55Course Correction and Slower Growth
10:08Takeaway 1: Disc Golf is Ahead of Where It Would Have Been
10:39Takeaway 2: Making Disc Golf Stickier
12:07Takeaway 3: The Need for Better Measurement Tools
12:49Takeaway 4: Expanding PDGA Membership Options
13:48Conclusion: Disc Golf's Adolescence and Future Growth

Disc Golf Daily: ICYMI - Let's name a course!

Summary
The European Disc Golf Festival is the top news story, with the event starting in Estonia after the major in Finland. The feature cards for the event include top male and female disc golfers. Missy Gannon's podium finish and Thomas Gilbert's top 10 finish at a major are highlighted. Lisa Fakas and Drew Gibson's victories at the Kansas City Wide Open are discussed. Other news stories include the opening of a disc golf course in Cleveland, disc golf's growth in Susquehanna Greenway, and a partnership between OneShot and the Pro Tour.
Keywords
European Disc Golf Festival, Estonia, Finland, feature cards, Missy Gannon, Thomas Gilbert, Lisa Fakas, Drew Gibson, Kansas City Wide Open, Cleveland disc golf course, Susquehanna Greenway, OneShot, Pro Tour
Takeaways
The European Disc Golf Festival is a major event in Estonia following the one in Finland Missy Gannon and Thomas Gilbert had notable performances at the recent major Lisa Fakas and Drew Gibson emerged as winners at the Kansas City Wide Open Disc golf is expanding with the opening of new courses in Cleveland and Susquehanna Greenway OneShot has partnered with the Pro Tour, showcasing the growing support for disc golf 
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: Matthias Vutt, Director of Operations: Euro DG Festival

Summary
The European Disc Golf Festival is a highly anticipated event held in Tallinn, Estonia. It is known for its unique location in the capital city and the historic Song Festival grounds. The festival boasts impressive infrastructure, including a massive first tee that is 20 meters high and a challenging craft beer hole. The course is situated next to the sea, which adds an element of unpredictable wind. The event expects a large crowd, with 10,000 spectators anticipated this year. The festival has received significant support from the city of Tallinn, the Ministry of Culture, and 53 sponsors.
 
Keywords
European Disc Golf Festival, Tallinn, Estonia, Song Festival grounds, infrastructure, first tee, craft beer hole, sea, wind, spectators, support, sponsors
 
Takeaways
The European Disc Golf Festival is held in Tallinn, Estonia and is known for its unique location in the capital city. The festival features impressive infrastructure, including a massive first tee and a challenging craft beer hole. The course is situated next to the sea, which adds an element of unpredictable wind. The event expects a large crowd, with 10,000 spectators anticipated this year. The festival has received significant support from the city of Tallinn, the Ministry of Culture, and 53 sponsors.
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 - Course Growth, Can Kristin win Tour Points?

Summary
In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, the hosts discuss various news stories and updates in the disc golf world. They cover topics such as Kristen Tata's win at the European Open, Ricky Wysocki's record-setting performance, the points race between Kristen and Missy, PDGA approvals, and Junior Worlds Champions. They also provide updates on course growth and rankings in the disc golf community.
 
Keywords
disc golf, news, Kristen Tata, European Open, Ricky Wysocki, points race, PDGA approvals, Junior Worlds Champions, course growth, rankings
 
Takeaways
Kristen Tata won the European Open for the second year in a row, completing the largest comeback in women's major history.
Ricky Wysocki set a course record at the Beast and passed Paul McBeth for the most cash earned in PDGA history.
The points race between Kristen and Missy is incredibly close, with Kristen having a chance to win if she performs well in the final two playoff events.
Only two discs were approved by the PDGA this week, the Bash putter and the Cactus distance driver from Lone Star Disc.
Junior Worlds Champions were crowned in various age divisions, with impressive performances from young players.
The disc golf community continues to see significant growth in the number of courses worldwide.
Gannon Burr and Kristen Tata are currently ranked number one in the world in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:58 Ricky Wysocki's Record-Setting Performance
04:04 New Disc Approvals
06:16 Continued Growth in Disc Golf Courses
07:28 Current Rankings
08:58 Conclusion
 
Music Strangebop by Contreloup

Disc Golf Daily - European Open Recap

SummaryThe European Open, a PDGA Major, took place in Europe and featured exciting competition in both the FPO and MPO divisions. Kristen Tatar made a comeback in the FPO division, but ultimately it was Missy Gannon who took third place and moved up to first in the Disc Golf Pro Tour standings. In the MPO division, Gannon Burr emerged as the winner, with Ricky Wysocki in second and Paul McBeth in third. The event had significant implications for the Pro Tour standings, with Gannon Burr solidifying his lead. The next big events on the horizon are the European Disc Golf Festival, Ledgestone, and the LWS Open.
 
KeywordsEuropean Open, PDGA Major, FPO division, MPO division, Kristen Tatar, Missy Gannon, Gannon Burr, Ricky Wysocki, Paul McBeth, Disc Golf Pro Tour standings, European Disc Golf Festival, Ledgestone, LWS Open
Takeaways
The European Open is a highly anticipated PDGA Major event that takes place in Europe.
Kristen Tatar made a comeback in the FPO division, but Missy Gannon ultimately took third place and moved up to first in the Disc Golf Pro Tour standings.
Gannon Burr emerged as the winner in the MPO division, with Ricky Wysocki in second and Paul McBeth in third.
The European Open had significant implications for the Pro Tour standings, with Gannon Burr solidifying his lead.
Upcoming events include the European Disc Golf Festival, Ledgestone, and the LWS Open.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:47 Exciting Competition at the European Open
04:45 Missy Gannon Takes the Lead in the FPO Division
08:04 Gannon Burr Emerges as the Winner in the MPO Division
10:01 Implications for the Disc Golf Pro Tour Standings
11:54 Upcoming Events: European Disc Golf Festival, Ledgestone, and LWS Open

DGD Movers & Shakers - Overthrow Disc Golf, Teaching the People

Summary
Overthrow Disc Golf shares their journey into disc golf and how they became coaches. They discuss their roles in the company and the pros and cons of being full-time disc golf coaches. They emphasize the importance of finding the right coach for each individual and the need for more coaches in the sport. They also address the question of why people should choose them as coaches, highlighting the results they have achieved with their students. They encourage students to evaluate their progress after a reasonable amount of time and have open conversations with their coaches.
 
Keywords
disc golf, coaches, journey, full-time, roles, finding the right coach, results
 
Takeaways
Finding the right coach is crucial for individual progress in disc golf.
Results and progress should be the main criteria for choosing a coach, rather than their playing ability or rating.
Coaches should be dedicated to their students and constantly improving their coaching methods.
Open communication between coaches and students is important to ensure progress and address any concerns.
The disc golf community needs more coaches to meet the demand for coaching services.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
16:09 Becoming Full-Time Disc Golf Coaches
24:50 Differentiating Themselves as Coaches
35:33 Addressing the Question of Coaching Credentials
46:04 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts

A DGPT History - Nate Heinold - S0E6

On today's episode: Seth interviews Nate Heinold, TD of the foundational DGPT event, The Ledgestone Open, who helped push Steve Dodge to start the Pro Tour.
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