Went on a business trip this week and in my spare time visited some local courses where I was visiting
I've only been playing DG for about 6 months but have watched a lot of tournament coverage on youtube and at least know who most of the big name players are
On my second time playing in my visiting city, I noticed a well-known player. Not a top 5 player, but someone who I assume the vast majority of people on this forum would recognize. I didn't realize it at the time but apparently he is a local to that area
I probably wouldn't have even approached him, but there were a couple people speaking with him and he looked to be signing their discs. I'm in my 30's and kinda past the age of wanting autographs, but having never met a pro or even witnessed a sanctioned tournament, I said what the heck and walked over.
I introduced myself and told him I was a fan. He was friendly enough so i asked if he could sign one of my discs and he agreed. I handed over a driver and he said "Sorry, I only sign discs from *his sponsors name*". Kinda thought he was joking at first but he insisted he would not sign my disc and unfortunately I did not have any discs of his brand (had no clue who his sponsor was before this point). He did offer to sell me one of his used discs which he would sign, but I didn't have any cash
At first I was really surprised and maybe a little bit upset, but I guess it does make some business sense for him to not sign a competitors disc. I still think it would have been a cool piece of memorabilia though.
I realize these people are human and they don't owe me anything, but if I hadn't seen him signing someone else's disc I wouldn't have even approached him.
What does everyone else think? As I said, this was my first time meeting a pro, so maybe this behavior is completely standard and I should just get over it? Should he have signed my disc or am i being unreasonable?
I'm going to keep names and locations private in the spirit of an unbiased discussion and to not put anyone's feet to the fire
I've only been playing DG for about 6 months but have watched a lot of tournament coverage on youtube and at least know who most of the big name players are
On my second time playing in my visiting city, I noticed a well-known player. Not a top 5 player, but someone who I assume the vast majority of people on this forum would recognize. I didn't realize it at the time but apparently he is a local to that area
I probably wouldn't have even approached him, but there were a couple people speaking with him and he looked to be signing their discs. I'm in my 30's and kinda past the age of wanting autographs, but having never met a pro or even witnessed a sanctioned tournament, I said what the heck and walked over.
I introduced myself and told him I was a fan. He was friendly enough so i asked if he could sign one of my discs and he agreed. I handed over a driver and he said "Sorry, I only sign discs from *his sponsors name*". Kinda thought he was joking at first but he insisted he would not sign my disc and unfortunately I did not have any discs of his brand (had no clue who his sponsor was before this point). He did offer to sell me one of his used discs which he would sign, but I didn't have any cash
At first I was really surprised and maybe a little bit upset, but I guess it does make some business sense for him to not sign a competitors disc. I still think it would have been a cool piece of memorabilia though.
I realize these people are human and they don't owe me anything, but if I hadn't seen him signing someone else's disc I wouldn't have even approached him.
What does everyone else think? As I said, this was my first time meeting a pro, so maybe this behavior is completely standard and I should just get over it? Should he have signed my disc or am i being unreasonable?
I'm going to keep names and locations private in the spirit of an unbiased discussion and to not put anyone's feet to the fire
Ken Climo afterward, signed one disc, but refused to sign the other; based on Ron having signed first! 
