Disc Golf Daily

Disc Golf Daily: Swedish Open Primer

Summary
The Swedish Open disc golf tournament is previewed, including details about the course and players. The tournament is being played at the Emer Jardins Disc Golf Center in Sweden, which is known for its challenging shot shaping. The course has OB on 11 of the holes, including the last five holes, which make an aggressive play to the pin. The final hole, hole 18, is particularly challenging with a tricky tee shot and a precariously perched pin. The tournament features top players from both the US and Europe, including Paul McBeth, Calvin Heimberg, and Nicholas Antola. The women's side is led by Silva Saarinen, Evelina Salonen, and Anikin Sten. The event can be watched on the Disc Golf Network.
 
Keywords
Swedish Open, disc golf, tournament, course, players, shot shaping, OB, hole 18, Paul McBeth, Calvin Heimberg, Nicholas Antola, Silva Saarinen, Evelina Salonen, Anikin Sten, Disc Golf Network
 
Takeaways
The Swedish Open disc golf tournament is being played at the Emer Jardins Disc Golf Center in Sweden, known for its challenging shot shaping.
The course has OB on 11 of the holes, including the last five holes, which make an aggressive play to the pin.
Hole 18 is particularly challenging with a tricky tee shot and a precariously perched pin.
The tournament features top players from both the US and Europe, including Paul McBeth, Calvin Heimberg, and Nicholas Antola on the men's side, and Silva Saarinen, Evelina Salonen, and Anikin Sten on the women's side.
The event can be watched on the Disc Golf Network.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Swedish Open
01:15 Course Details and Shot Shaping
02:37 The Tricky Tee Shot on Hole 18
04:01 Top Players at the Swedish Open
06:23 Watch the Swedish Open on the Disc Golf Network
 
Music by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: Bill Nye, DGPT Baskets, GOAT Talk? & PDGA Growth

Ale Open powered by Prodigy
www.pdga.com/apps/tournament/live/event?eventId=78654&view=Scores&division=MPO&round=3
Sofia Campbell inspired 6th grader
https://www.klcc.org/npr-sports/2024-06-24/eugene-6th-grader-hopes-to-inspire-love-of-disc-golf-with-summer-putting-series
PDGA Scholastic Grants
pdga.com/news/seeds-planted
Bill Nye joins Team Innova
innovadiscs.com/team-news/bill-nye-the-science-guy-joins-team-innova/
DGPT Basket Testing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4pB-IA18g&t=5344s
Sample DGPT Hole Maps
customcoursemaps.com/dgpt-venue-sample-maps/
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup
 
Summary
In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, the host covers various news stories related to disc golf growth. The main topics discussed include tournament results, youth involvement in the sport, PDGA scholastic grants, Bill Nye joining Team Innova, basket approvals, and custom course maps. The episode concludes with a brief discussion on the rivalry between Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth.
 
Keywords
disc golf, growth, tournament results, youth involvement, PDGA scholastic grants, Bill Nye, Team Innova, basket approvals, custom course maps, Ricky Wysocki, Paul McBeth
 
Takeaways
Disc golf tournaments and players from Europe are gaining recognition and may join the Pro Tour in the future.
Youth involvement in disc golf is being encouraged, with initiatives like disc golf putting series and PDGA scholastic grants.
Bill Nye has partnered with Innova to promote the science behind disc golf.
Basket approvals and custom course maps are topics of interest in the disc golf community.
The rivalry between Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth has seen a shift in recent years.
Chapters
00:00 Tournament Results and European Players
03:28 Youth Involvement and PDGA Scholastic Grants
05:49 Bill Nye Joins Team Innova
07:30 Basket Approvals and Custom Course Maps
12:07 The Ricky Wysocki and Paul McBeth Rivalry
 
music by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: CBS, DGN, Euro Open, and a KJUSA Tracker

Portland Open on CBS
x.com/DiscGolfProTour/status/1805394223623246069
 
Euro Open Media Plan
dgpt.com/announcements/dgn-2024-european-open-media/
 
Kevin Jones to Innova
innovadiscs.com/team-news/welcome-kevin-jones-to-team-innova-2024/
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: Was The Preserve the best event of 2024?

SummaryThe Preserve event in Minnesota was filled with excitement and emotions. There were multiple lead changes and dramatic moments throughout the tournament. Missy Gannon and Ricky Wysocki emerged as the winners in the FPO and MPO divisions respectively. Rebecca Cox had a breakout season and was the most consistent player. The coverage of the event was praised, although there were some issues with the baskets causing spin-outs and spit-outs. Overall, it was considered the best event of the year.
 
KeywordsPreserve, Minnesota, excitement, emotions, lead changes, dramatic moments, winners, breakout season, consistent player, coverage, spin-outs, spit-outs
Takeaways
The Preserve event in Minnesota was highly exciting and had multiple lead changes.
Missy Gannon and Ricky Wysocki emerged as the winners in the FPO and MPO divisions respectively.
Rebecca Cox had a breakout season and was the most consistent player.
The coverage of the event was praised, although there were some issues with the baskets causing spin-outs and spit-outs.
Overall, the event was considered the best of the year.
Music by centerloup

Disc Golf Daily Sunday: Zoe Andyke of UPlay

Summary
Zoe Andyke, a disc golfer and educator, shares her journey in the sport and her work with the nonprofit organization UPlay. She started playing disc golf at 21 and became a PE teacher, incorporating disc golf into her curriculum. After leaving teaching, she pursued disc golf professionally and started UPlay to promote health and wellbeing through disc golf education. Zoe emphasizes the importance of fundraising and volunteers in supporting YouPlay's mission. She also discusses her passion for commentating and bringing joy to viewers through broadcasting. Keywords disc golf, Zoe Andyke, YouPlay, nonprofit, education, fundraising, commentating, passion
Takeaways
Zoe Andyke started playing disc golf at 21 and incorporated it into her PE teaching career. She founded the nonprofit organization UPlay to promote health and wellbeing through disc golf education. Fundraising and volunteers are crucial for supporting UPlay's mission. Zoe is passionate about commentating and bringing joy to viewers through broadcasting. She emphasizes the importance of positivity and focus in her commentating. Zoe expresses gratitude to everyone who has supported her journey in disc golf. 
 
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

A DGPT History - Todd and Norma Dodge - S0E2

Seth interviews Todd Dodge and Norma Dodge, brother and mom of founder Steve Dodge.

Disc Golf Daily - 10,000 Reasons to Leave Prodigy

Summary
This episode of Disc Golf Daily discusses the reasons why players might want to leave Prodigy, a disc golf company. The host explores rumors of bad faith dealings, poorly made discs, and contract disputes. The conversation highlights the experiences of players like Paige Pierce and Kevin Jones, who have had issues with Prodigy. It also examines the performance of players after leaving Prodigy and switching to other disc companies. The episode concludes with the suggestion that leaving Prodigy might be beneficial for pro disc golfers and a lesson for the company to improve.
 
Keywords
disc golf, Prodigy, disc golf company, contract disputes, player performance, disc companies
 
Takeaways
Prodigy has had a history of contract disputes and issues with players
Players who have left Prodigy and switched to other disc companies have seen improvements in their performance
Leaving Prodigy might be beneficial for pro disc golfers
Prodigy should learn from these experiences and make improvements
 
Chapters
00:00
Introduction
02:04
Issues with Prodigy
04:11
High Profile Players Leaving Prodigy
06:11
Player Performance After Leaving Prodigy
08:30
The Benefits of Leaving Prodigy
08:59
Conclusion
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: Who's Doing Better than we expect?

The Preserve starts tomorrow
https://www.dgpt.com/event/2024-preserve-championship/
 
Release Point: Disc Golf Practice through the ages
https://udisc.com/blog/post/disc-golf-practice-from-trial-error-to-techdisc
 
Greensplatter: It’s great to grow old with disc golf
https://www.greensplatter.com/perk-no-ten-great-grow-old-disc-golf/
 
Gatekeeper Media Update
https://www.youtube.com/@GatekeeperMedia/videos
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily - KJ leaves Prodigy | PDGA Growth Data

KJUSA leaving Prodigy?
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8U2u7hpz09
 
ULI Opens Up about money
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49VvCWL3mck&t=10099s
 
Bangarang Discs Tournament Growth
https://www.reddit.com/r/discgolf/comments/1dimpwl/player_participation_decreases_4_as_pro_purse/#lightbox
 
The World Disc Golf Hall of Fame call of 2024
https://www.facebook.com/thediscgolfhalloffame/posts/pfbid037BUK7odhf1oaH8tXTaJzKiTnC7cQAm8csD2NkvP74B2WQhncLxwM2oGnkdbhyvUEl
Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

Disc Golf Daily: The McBeth Effect | Course Growth Report

Summary In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, the host covers several news stories related to disc golf. The main topics discussed include the Turku Open event, the Macbeth Effect documentary series, the top disc golf courses in the USA, new PDGA approved discs, and the history of the Aviar putter. The episode provides updates and insights on these various aspects of the disc golf world. Keywords disc golf, news, Turku Open, Macbeth Effect, courses, PDGA approved discs, Aviar putter Takeaways Silva Saarinen wins her first career elite titles at the Turku Open. The McBeth Effect documentary series explores Paul McBeth's impact on disc golf around the world. The top five disc golf courses in the USA are also among the top 10 in the world. Birdie and Nordic Pitch release new PDGA approved discs. The Aviar putter has a rich history and has influenced many other disc designs.
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