Monday, February 28, 2011

Disc golf being played at Oceanside golf course - SignOnSanDiego.com

Disc golf being played at Oceanside golf course
"OCEANSIDE — Disc golf is making its debut at Oceanside’s Center City Golf Course."

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Hughes to get disc golf course | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan

Hughes to get disc golf course
"Today, the 166 acres around the Colorado State University football stadium west of Fort Collins are largely a gravel wasteland, with a few scraggly trees and poorly demarcated parking areas. The land is most commonly used by residents walking their dogs off leash, since the parking areas are normally gated off."

'Ice Bowl' draws disc golf players to Greece | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com

'Ice Bowl' draws disc golf players to Greece
"The 15th Annual Greater Rochester Ice Bowl was the icy equivalent of a golf tournament. But instead of clubs, there were plastic discs. And instead of holes, there were medieval-looking baskets. The enthusiasm and fervor of players at Basil Marella Park in Greece this morning, however, could rival any sport."

Friday, February 25, 2011

WASHTENAW COUNTY: Regional calendar of events Feb. 24-March 3 - Life - Heritage Newspapers

WASHTENAW COUNTY: Regional calendar of events Feb. 24-March 3

Disc golf club’s 17th annual Vintage Cup this weekend

Disc golf club’s 17th annual Vintage Cup this weekend:
"Napa Disc Golf Club will host its 17th annual Vintage Cup Feb. 26-27 at Skyline Park.

The field will be limited to 135 players, NDGC president Marvin Paul said.

The tournament will begin early in the morning each day on both the disc golf course and the archery range, and wrap up at dusk"

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Disc Golfers Push for New Eugene Course | KEZI

Disc Golfers Push for New Eugene Course | KEZI: "EUGENE, Ore. -- Lane County disc golfers say they want another venue to play their sport, but runners and cyclists aren't quite sure about plans to build a course in Alton Baker Park. The 18-hole course would be the fourth in the area, but only the second in Eugene."

Tournament-worthy disc golf coming to South Hills

Tournament-worthy disc golf coming to South Hills:
"Helena could get its first tournament-grade disc golf course ready this summer, if fundraising and tree-clearing proceed as planned."

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

‘This ain’t Frisbee’: Disc golfers converge at Steeplechase to throw for top honors | The Hays Free Press

‘This ain’t Frisbee’: Disc golfers converge at Steeplechase to throw for top honors
"The first round of Saturday’s disc golf tournament in Kyle was drawing to a close, and the best putter in the world was standing 10 yards away from the 18th and final hole."

Sports capsule

Sports capsule: "Disc golf club’s 17th annual Vintage Cup this weekend

Napa Disc Golf Club will host its 17th annual Vintage Cup Feb. 26-27 at Skyline Park.

As of Feb. 19 there were 74 players pre-registered, some from as far away as Spokane, Wash. and Reno, Nev. The field will be limited to 135 players, NDGC president Marvin Paul said."

Kure Beach disc golf course to officially open this weekend - WECT TV6 - WECT.com - Wilmington, NC news and weather -

Kure Beach disc golf course to officially open this weekend
"KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) – It's been a long time coming. A new Frisbee golf course will officially open in Kure Beach this weekend."

2010 POY & ROY | Professional Disc Golf Association

2010 POY & ROY | Professional Disc Golf Association:
"Nikko Locastro from St. Louis, Missouri defends his first Player of the Year title in 2009 with a slender victory over David Feldberg and 7 other finalists. Valarie Jenkins, now of Santa Cruz, California, caps off one of her best years ever with her fourth Player of the Year award in a row, tying Juliana Korver for the most consecutive POY wins for women."

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

This week in disc golf February 21 - Minneapolis Disc Golf | Examiner.com

This week in disc golf February 21

Memorial Broadcast | Professional Disc Golf Association

Memorial Broadcast | Professional Disc Golf Association:
"DiscGolfPlanet.tv to Launch Expanded 2011 Broadcast Schedule at The Memorial Championship presented by Discraft"

Taking flight? | A fourth area disc golf course is proposed for Alton Baker Park

Taking flight? | A fourth area disc golf course is proposed for Alton Baker Park: "Wind, rain and extreme temperatures won’t deter John Stone from playing his daily round of disc golf. But long lines at the Westmoreland Park course and an even-longer drive to the Dexter Lake course constantly get in the way of his game."

Keokuk's Daily Gate City Online > News

Keokuk's Daily Gate City Online > News: "Managing Editor

Keokuk’s Tolmie Park may get a nine-hole disc golf course, the Keokuk City Council was told Thursday night.

Park and Recreation Advisory Board member Dustin Rudd presented plans for the facility during the council’s workshop preceding the regular meeting at City Hall"

Monday, February 21, 2011

YouTube - Disc Golf at Morley Field, San Diego.avi

YouTube - Disc Golf at Morley Field, San Diego.avi

YouTube - Kure Beach Disc Golf Ribbon Cutting 02/20/2011

YouTube - Kure Beach Disc Golf Ribbon Cutting 02/20/2011

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY: "Disc golf, anyone? — Eugene city officials will hold the second public meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., for a proposed 18-hole disc golf course in West Alton Baker Park. The current proposal will be presented along with opportunity for feedback from the public."

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Kure Beach disc golf course to officially open this weekend - WECT TV6 - WECT.com - Wilmington, NC news and weather -

Kure Beach disc golf course to officially open this weekend
: "KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) – It's been a long time coming. A new Frisbee golf course will officially open in Kure Beach this weekend."

Friday, February 18, 2011

Disc golf tourney a boon for food pantry | wausaudailyherald.com | Wausau Daily Herald

Disc golf tourney a boon for food pantry | wausaudailyherald.com
"The Second Annual Big Eau Pleine Ice Bowl benefit disc golf tournament drew 41 players who braved more than 18 inches of snow and survived 36 holes of play. Many golfers attached long streamers to their Frisbees to avoid losing them under the deep snowpack. Yet with a free disc and a hearty lunch included with their entry, no players went home unrewarded."

Ice Bowl cometh, ice or no ice » Local News » The Ottumwa Courier

Ice Bowl cometh, ice or no ice » Local News
"Two weeks ago the area was digging out from a blizzard. A week ago, the weather was cold and nasty, with mountains of plowed-off snow everywhere. Scheduling a disc golf competition at this time of year isn’t everyone’s idea of fun."

New course for disc golfers breathes life into Dog Island Park in Red Bluff » Redding Record Searchlight

New course for disc golfers breathes life into Dog Island Park in Red Bluff
"A year in the making, the new 18-hole disc golf course winds through the once-neglected parkland along the Sacramento River just northwest of downtown. In the three weeks since the last of the metal baskets that serve as holes were installed, the course is proving popular, said one of the golfers who helped build it."

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Schwandt, Thomas D. | postcrescent.com | Appleton Post Crescent

Schwandt, Thomas D. | postcrescent.com | Appleton Post Crescent: "homas D. Schwandt, age 39, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at his home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on February 1, 1972, in Neenah, the son of Gerald and Donna (Rabideau) Schwandt. He was a graduate of Neenah High School, Class of 1990."

Memorial Saturday for Adame Martin Brunner - San Jose Mercury News

Memorial Saturday for Adame Martin Brunner - San Jose Mercury News: "Adame Martin Brunner, 28, of Pacifica, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 of an apparent heart attack. Adame was born in Huntington Beach on Nov. 22, 1982, and grew up in Wisconsin. He is a 2001 graduate of Wisconsin Heights High School, where he was on the football and golf team."

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Coming Up | The Hays Free Press

Coming Up | The Hays Free Press: "The Disc Golf Tournament is an eco-oriented charity tournament with prizes, games and raffles at Steeplechase Park in Kyle."

Disc golf to happen if sponsors are found

Disc golf to happen if sponsors are found: "Disc golf has reared its head again as a possibility in Arab. This time, the idea is to finance it with one-time, $600 sponsorships of tees by businesses or individuals."

YouTube - The Disc Golf Guy - Vlog #63 - Cracked Plastic Classic - PDGA Winter B-Tier

YouTube - The Disc Golf Guy - Vlog #63 - Cracked Plastic Classic - PDGA Winter B-Tier

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Azalea Park gets new disc golf course | Things to do in Tampa Bay | tampabay.com & St. Pete Times

Azalea Park gets new disc golf course |
Things to do in Tampa Bay
"There are already many disc golf courses in the Tampa Bay area, from waterfront Maximo Park in south St. Petersburg to the challenging Cliff Stephens Park in Clearwater or the woodsy back 9 at USF Riverfront Park."

The surprising salaries of fringe sports stars - Yahoo! Sports

The surprising salaries of fringe sports stars
"Don’t laugh. The invention of the flying disc, which was trademarked as a Frisbee in the late 1950s by Wham-O, has spawned all kinds of activities, including football and “ultimate” competitions worldwide."

Monday, February 14, 2011

Hueston Woods now offers unique disc golf course

Hueston Woods now offers unique disc golf course: "OXFORD TWP. — After 15 months of construction, Hueston Woods State Park has opened a new attraction that offers the perfect getaway. The park recently dedicated a new 36-hole disc golf course – a unique opportunity to ditch the traditional club and ball for a flying disc."

Annual Disc Golf Ice Bowl set for Feb. 19 to benefit River Bend Foodbank - Quad Cities Online

Annual Disc Golf Ice Bowl set for Feb. 19 to benefit River Bend Foodbank - Quad Cities Online: "The 13th Annual QC Ice Bowl presented by Iron Lion Disc Golf Supply will be held in at Camden Park, Milan, Ill., on Saturday, February 19. Registration opens at 7:45 a.m. and closes at 9:00 at the lodge atop the sledding hill. The entry fee is $15 plus 5 canned food items. There also will be an optional ace fund for $2. All players are welcome regardless of ability. Everyone will have a chance to win a prize. All proceeds go to River Bend Foodbank."

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament at Lions Club - Rolla, MO - The Rolla Daily News

Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament at Lions Club - Rolla, MO

The No Wimps, No Whiners Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament is Saturday, Feb. 12, at Rolla Lions Club Park. Tee off is at 10 a.m."

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Mustangs ride rough one | HeraldTribune.com

Mustangs ride rough one
"If you're curious about disc golf, or if you have a taste
for homemade chili -- or both -- you should visit North
Water Tower Park on Saturday morning."