Disc Golf in the News

[peabody]

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/qFSe/golo-steve

 

[Doofenshmirtz]

Just a follow-up. Here's a report about the alligator meal getting warned on multiple occasions to stay out of the water, along with some info about disc prices: the apparent motive for ignoring the warnings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmnIPx7tkdc

 

[BogeyNoMore]

Thanks for posting. I have mixed emotions.

I don't want to say he had it coming, but my dark side says he was warned several times, and should have known that if he kept going after discs, it was simply a matter of time before he'd be feeding a gator up close and personal.

But part of me feels for anyone who's indigent. They often feel forced to do things they otherwise wouldn't, often engaging in questionable and/or risky behavior, just to scrape enough together so they can eat.

Let's hope no one else takes his place.

 

[Cgkdisc]

For the old timers. Jim Croc(e) stanza:
You don't tug on super croc's tail
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the discs from a snakey ol' pond
And you don't take a gator fest swim

 

[Jimb]

So the Cumberland Times News has been posting some updates on league play this year. And they ran the syndicated article about the alligator incident. But the rubber finally met the road, or the plastic finally hit the chains. Matt from the CTN came out Thursday night and met with several of us at the Central Assembly of God DGC during Western Maryland Disc Golf's Thursday night tags. Here we go.

Full, easy to read version of the article below.
https://times-news-cnhi.newsmemory....ztdeQdOTBIRPCy9A_SyozGB3C7gTLzR9feq7WK91AnKN4

 

[Jimb]

Another Possible Course

Well, the article about local dg ran in the paper on Saturday. It's now Monday and this morning I already got a message from a local business that may be interested in installing course on their property. I called them and we're meeting tomorrow to discuss their concept. Absolutely nothing may come of this, it the fact that there's interest is pretty cool.

And our league director, BJ (beej on here), got a call from a gentleman who is interested in learning about the sport. BJ is meeting him on Wednesday.

 

[EarthRocker]

That is extremely cool, JimB. Nice write-up and photos. Hat's off to you for your efforts, and I know it's only the beginning of what should be some very excellent adventures going forward.

Well done!

 

[TheOtherBill]

Haven't seen a news article yet but this was just posted to Reddit:

Disc golfers rescue a guy from burning car at BB Owen in Dallas

https://www.reddit.com/r/discgolf/comments/vh1hc4/disc_golfers_rescue_a_guy_from_burning_car_at_bb/

That is the second most ghetto course in DFW after Mountian View, IMO but unlike MV it's kinda fun and some good dudes out there that really love disc golf.

 

[sema7082]

Thanks

Good article

 

[RFrance]

Just saw this short update on the local news.

Disc golf champion JohnE McCray returns after near-death experience

https://www.abcactionnews.com/sports/disc-golf-champion-johne-mccray-returns-after-near-death-experience

 

[RistoS]

Yle News: Europe's biggest disc golf tournament draws thousands in Finland

Nice, lengthy article about the European Open by Finland's national broadcasting company.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like the event was a smashing success all around.

A couple of things I took away:

At this point though, Finland now has more disc golf courses than traditional golf courses.

Another American player, Kat Mertsch from the US state of Arkansas, told Yle that this was her first time visiting Finland, but she already loved the country's enthusiasm for disc golf.

"It's not like this back in the States, it's more seen as a sport here. Americans are like, 'Frisbee, we're gonna go throw the frisbee around the park!'" she said gleefully.

"While here [in Finland] it's like, 'We are going to compete in disc golf,'" she said, in a more stoic voice.

Mertsch added that Finland's appreciation of disc golf is what the sport needs.

"They are really into it. It's good to see. It's good for the growth of the sport," Mertsch enthused.

Nice to see it being taken seriously there. Simon's observations about seeing so many young kids on the courses in Finland... bodes well for the sports growth there.

 

[BogeyNoMore]

Paige on the local news. She gives some great basic advice for the new player. Don't think I can imbed non-youtube video.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1098594
Some of the footage of casuals playing is from Kensington Black Locust Blue.

 

[The Last DJ]

Local Legend Johnny Sias won his 5th world title this year! :clap:

 

[CaptainAnhyzer]

Not from CA and never played Delavega....... is this the same park?

https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2...irefighters-battling-delaveaga-wildland-fire/

 

[wims]

Dela DG course is in the Delaveaga park

Judging by the description it sounds in like the fire was at the opposite side of the park tho

 

[ru4por]

Dela DG course is in the Delaveaga park

Judging by the description it sounds in like the fire was at the opposite side of the park tho

DeLa is a beautiful park. A showcase for the area's best flora and fauna. A fire there evoke great sadness for nature lovers. I hope the DG course is OK, but my concern for the entire ecosystem and outdoor opportunities is greater. Fire is part of natures plan, but we are responsible for far too many of them.

 

[txmxer]

NYT article.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/well/move/disc-golf.html

WHY NOT TRY

Disc Golf Can Turn Your Walk Into a Workout
This surprisingly fun sport changes a stroll in the park into an afternoon adventure with a flying piece of plastic.

 

[ballgolfconvert]

NYT article.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/well/move/disc-golf.html

WHY NOT TRY

Disc Golf Can Turn Your Walk Into a Workout
This surprisingly fun sport changes a stroll in the park into an afternoon adventure with a flying piece of plastic.

Really, the exercise is the only reason I still play, besides the easy money.

 

[davetherocketguy]

Huh. If not a head injury must be an aneurysm. Might want to see a doctor.