Disc golf on TV

[frankthetank396]

I see poker, darts, and billards on espn but i have never seen disc golf. When do you think disc golf will make it on tv?

 

[TheWCG]

I'd say 5yrs. It'll be on at YOUR local bar. Edit: VVV

 

[Johnny Conservative]

Hopefully not in the too distant future. I think that because this sport is gaining popularity all of the time that it will gain some notoriety soon. I know that is a vague answer so I will say within the next 5 years.

 

[Amenz]

Someone's about to get prerubed, I can feel it.

 

[thrembo]

Yeah. DG has been on tv lots of times.

 

[MNcyclone]

Disc golf is getting super popular / people love watching it / nobody cares to watch it that doesn't play / its impossible to film disc golf / disc golf is exactly like skateboarding / disc golf is nothing like skateboarding / disc golf has an unsustainable business model / disc golf companies make tons of money / disc golf will break through any minute now / we need to ban smoking and drinking to improve image / we need to keep it underground / disc golf has sold out / people that have been playing under 20 years don't know what they are talking about / people that have been playing over 5 years are stuck in the past / you need to be an ambassador / I am an ambassador / TD's are corrupt and steal money / disc golf will never be bigger than ball golf / ball golf sucks / we just need a nike sponsorship to save us all / no big sponsor will ever show up / yada yada yada

Thread over.

 

[#19325]

Plain and simple. It comes down to money. There are no disc golf manufactures footing the bill to get disc golf on TV and there isn't enough interest from the general public.
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Dear Brett,

Thank you for contacting ESPN.

ESPN makes its programming decisions based on a number of factors, including viewership, as reflected by ratings and the interest from advertisers and affiliates, on a nationwide basis.

We'll be sure to let our programming executives know that our viewers would like to see more Disc golf on our air.

Sincerely,

Tara
ESPN Viewer Response

 

[MacDaddy]

Checkered history

Disc golf has been "on TV" many times, just not nationally on a consistant basis. It has been on MTV Sports, ESPN II, Jerry Seinfeld, etc. Back in 1994-1995 Innova sponsored a cable access show called Disc Golf Television (DGTV) that was syndicated on 44 cable systems across the country (I was the host & producer). Until the number of people playing disc golf reaches a critical mass that is large enough to attract sponsors from outside of the disc golf community, you will not see regular broadcasts on a national network. Sounds like we need a LOT more courses and players!! And disc golf needs to be in every school in the countryopcorn:.

 

[scarpfish]

 

[bcr123psu]

Disc Golf Monthly used to be on the local cable sports channel. Not so much anymore.

 

[ThePatrick]

So you have all supported disc golf planet right? With most TV's having a compatable input from your computer you can watch it in full screen! We can't do it without support of the community and it's obvious you guys want to watch it. Plus ESPN isn't going to give away dg products during all of their broadcasts. Become a member and you're entered in all the drawings we do automatically.
Dgplanet.tv sign up today!

 

[elnino]

i really like Disc Golf Monthly! they are awesome and do 1080 video!

wish you could download and watch on the big tv.

 

[MikePinchico]

Disc Golf Monthly used to be on the local cable sports channel. Not so much anymore.

It's still on twice a week in Chico, I watch it every week.

 

[bcr123psu]

I'm pretty frickin' far away from Chico

That said, I could always hook my laptop up to my TV and watch it that way...but I don't

 

[Disc Golf Live]

Just to clarify. There are two TV shows being discussed, both having been in production for over 7 years, with support from the PDGA and others with a big stake in growing our game.

Disc Golf Monthly TV is produced out east by some very dedicated disc golfers, and full shows are also posted on Youtube. Great stuff. The program is available via On Demand for many folks out east.

Disc Golf Live video magazine is produced in Michigan and distributed around the country for broadcast on local and community access TV stations. Not everyone has a local access type station, and not all stations play material not produced locally, but there are HUNDREDS of stations (many quite sizable) where this program would be broadcast if a local golfer were to get involved and submit a program DVD for broadcast locally. (Program DVDs or downloads are provided at no cost.) This is the show which plays in Chico CA and dozens of other stations. Prime examples include the UNC station in Charlotte, NC and the station in Traverse City, MI which serves 10 entire counties. Episodes of DGL are also on Youtube.

Anyone interested in getting set up locally to bring DG to your community can give me a shout. Watch your station for details on how to get involved and contact info.

Easy enough to get these programs mixed up. Both are geared towards growing the game of disc golf by bringing some action to the masses who may have never seen the show before. At the same time, established golfers get a chance to watch their favorite game on TV.

When putting together a Disc Golf Live episode, I usually mix my own footage with pieces submitted by others, so if you have video to share let me know about it. DGL is a great way to promote your courses, tournies, or local stars. Frequent contributors include the guys at CLASH DVD, JR and the rest of the Euro crew, and the Guardians of Recreation. We welcome other voices to the mix, so give us a shout if you have a story to tell.

Macdaddy, if you have old material that would make for interesting rebroadcasts, let me know. Vintage footage is easy enough to digitize and it would be great to see some goodies from back in the day. My oldest footage dates to 96 or 97.

Best regards,

Joe

 

[DavidSauls]

Disc golf is getting super popular / people love watching it / nobody cares to watch it that doesn't play / its impossible to film disc golf / disc golf is exactly like skateboarding / disc golf is nothing like skateboarding / disc golf has an unsustainable business model / disc golf companies make tons of money / disc golf will break through any minute now / we need to ban smoking and drinking to improve image / we need to keep it underground / disc golf has sold out / people that have been playing under 20 years don't know what they are talking about / people that have been playing over 5 years are stuck in the past / you need to be an ambassador / I am an ambassador / TD's are corrupt and steal money / disc golf will never be bigger than ball golf / ball golf sucks / we just need a nike sponsorship to save us all / no big sponsor will ever show up / yada yada yada

Thread over.

I was trying to think of something to add, but can't. That pretty much cover it.

 

[Johnny_Crunch]

I spend my free time playing the game. I am not going to waste it watching it on TV.

 

[simpletwist]

Kind of off topic, but isn't there a sitcom coming up with a disc golf segment? What show? When? Or did I miss it?

 

[MikePinchico]

I spend my free time playing the game. I am not going to waste it watching it on TV.

It's on past dark, so I'm at home anyway. No need to hate

 

[DavidSauls]

Kind of off topic, but isn't there a sitcom coming up with a disc golf segment? What show? When? Or did I miss it?

Happy Endings, September 28