There is a par 5 at Maple Hill

https://www.facebook.com/rav.mc.5/videos/472897752027485/

1. From the Pensacola News Journal, proudly claiming Missy Gannon as their own:
   1. www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2024/07/30/pensacola-disc-golfer-missy-gannon-wins-european-disc-golf-festival/74590480007/
2. The Virginia Gazette talks about the life centering game of disc golf
   1. www.yourgv.com/lifestyles/county_life/mindful-living-practicing-mindfulness-on-a-disc-golf-course/article_a7aa7eac-4d08-11ef-8327-bba64a31dc62.html
3. KCUR
   1. www.kcur.org/sports/2024-07-27/disc-golf-kansas-city-frisbee-courses-shops-how-to-play

Reddit conversation about the best golf discs for Ultimate players.

www.reddit.com/r/discgolf/comments/1efoa18/what_are_the_best_discs_for_people_coming_from/

Simply Disc Golf: Paul McBeth and Eagle McMahon

https://simplydiscgolf.com/

Summary

In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge covers various news stories related to disc golf. The main themes include course design and development, disc golf in the media, and notable achievements in the sport. Steve discusses the addition of a new par five hole at Maple Hill and the potential for multiple pin positions in the future. He also highlights a disc golf event in downtown Peoria and the approval of new discs by the PDGA. Steve shares articles from non-disc golf news outlets that feature disc golf stories and discusses the connection between disc golf and Ultimate. He concludes with statistics about Ricky Wysocki's impressive performances.

Keywords

disc golf, news, course design, course development, par five, pin positions, disc golf event, PDGA, disc approval, non-disc golf news, Ultimate, Ricky Wysocki

Takeaways

• Course design and development are important aspects of disc golf, with discussions around adding new holes and multiple pin positions.
• Disc golf is gaining recognition in non-disc golf news outlets, which helps promote the sport to a wider audience.
• There is a connection between disc golf and Ultimate, with Ultimate players often transitioning to disc golf.
• Ricky Wysocki has achieved impressive records and course records in disc golf.

Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

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• Disc golf is experiencing significant course growth, with an 8.4% year-over-year growth rate.
• PDGA earnings in 2024 have surpassed the earnings in 2023, indicating the growth of the sport.
• The Pro Tour points race is highly competitive, with Gannon Burr and Ricky Wysocki leading the pack.
• Missy Gannon's victory at the European Disc Golf Festival has propelled her up the rankings.
• Ricky Wysocki's consistent finishes in recent tournaments have solidified his position as the number one player in the world.

• 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.

• 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.

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 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.

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

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