Wednesday, July 27, 2011

A look at the careers of three disc golf champions - Yahoo! Sports

A look at the careers of three disc golf champions - Yahoo! Sports: "In light of the fact that disc golf is not often in the spotlight of sports news, here are a few of the highlights in the careers of several outstanding professional disc golf players. I believe that in the not-so-far future we'll be hearing a lot more about the exceptional players in this growing sport."

Fire burns part of disc golf course east of Marysville | fire, williges, reported - Appeal-Democrat

Fire burns part of disc golf course east of Marysville | fire, williges, reported - Appeal-Democrat: "A fire Tuesday burned five acres, including part of a disc golf course, at Hammon Grove Park, 10 miles outside Marysville along Highway 20."

Paradise Pointe Disc Golf Complex: Another day at the lake - Liberty Tribune Sports News Story - Kansas City

Paradise Pointe Disc Golf Complex: Another day at the lake - Liberty Tribune Sports News Story - Kansas City: "A few years ago, Dan Weinert started his quest for a world-class disc golf course with one simple question — why not Smithville?"

Disc golf: New leader in power rankings, a look at upcoming tournaments - Yahoo! Sports

Disc golf: New leader in power rankings, a look at upcoming tournaments - Yahoo! Sports: "David Feldberg was crowned the champion at disc golf's 2011 European Open in Finland on Sunday, and he has now taken the lead in the world rankings, just barely edging out second-place Nikko Locastro."

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

2-minute drill: St. Cloud men take part in World Disc Championships | St. Cloud TIMES | sctimes.com

2-minute drill: St. Cloud men take part in World Disc Championships | St. Cloud TIMES | sctimes.com: "St. Cloud men take part in World Flying Disc Championships

Two St. Cloud men took part in the World Flying Disc Federation Overall Frisbee Championships on July 18-24 in Fort Collins, Colo.

Tim Mackey, 56, took 11th overall in the open division and took home a silver medal in the Senior Grand Division, which is for players 55 and older."

Bridgewater College will add disc golf course this week | The News Leader | newsleader.com

Bridgewater College will add disc golf course this week | The News Leader | newsleader.com: "BRIDGEWATER – Teed off at your golf performance? If so, say bye-bye to the traditional birdie and join Bridgewater College on Saturday when it completes its new 9-basket course for disc golf – also known as Frisbee golf."

Feldberg, Jenkins champions at Disc Golf European Open in Finland - Yahoo! Sports

Feldberg, Jenkins champions at Disc Golf European Open in Finland - Yahoo! Sports: "The Americans dominated the Europeans in the Disc Golf European Open for the sixth consecutive year.

On the men's team, it was David Feldberg from Portland, Ore., who became the champion in the 2011 European Open. This was his second victory; the first came in 2006. Valarie Jenkins became the women's champion with a total score of 19-over-par. Fellow Americans Paige Pierce and Melody King placed second and third, respectively. This was also Jenkins' second win; her first victory was recorded in 2009."

4 accused of stealing disc golf goal from Fargo park; pickup used to fell post

4 accused of stealing disc golf goal from Fargo park; pickup used to fell post: "FARGO, N.D. — Two Fargo men and two others from Duluth, Minn., are accused of using a pickup truck to knock over a disc golf goal and haul it away from a city park."

Monday, July 25, 2011

European Open Day 4 | Professional Disc Golf Association

European Open Day 4 | Professional Disc Golf Association: "It was a star spangled final day at the European Open in Nokia Finland, with the Americans “finn-ishing” 1-2-3 in the Open and Women’s Divisions."

Thursday, July 21, 2011

YourOttawaRegion Article: Fore! Disc golf hits Kanata

YourOttawaRegion Article: Fore! Disc golf hits Kanata: "Kanata’s Beaverbrook Park is playing host to a spin on the traditional game of golf with a disc golf league.
Hosted by the Ottawa Disc Golf Club (ODGC) the course includes nine-holes for beginners, with long and short tee pads."

Miller College Alumni Association plans annual disc golf fundraiser for Aug. 17 | The Enquirer | battlecreekenquirer.com

Miller College Alumni Association plans annual disc golf fundraiser for Aug. 17 | The Enquirer | battlecreekenquirer.com: "The Miller College Alumni Association Board of Trustees has set the date for its second annual Disc Golf Fundraiser to be held at the Irving Park disc golf course and sponsored by Getaway Sports."

Disc golf players head to Rochester for world tournament - Fairport, NY - Fairport-E.Rochester Post

Disc golf players head to Rochester for world tournament - Fairport, NY - Fairport-E.Rochester Post: "The 2011 Amateur Disc Golf World Championships will be held in Rochester from July 24-30 on disc golf courses across the county. Open for amateur players from across the world, Tournament Director Tony Inzana expects close to 500 participants in the week-long event."

themaineedge.com | The Great Maine Disc Golf Tour

themaineedge.com | The Great Maine Disc Golf Tour: "In summertime in Maine, there are all sorts of things to do outside. We go the beach, we swim, we play golf - there's a lot of fun to be had. But there are other things to do, things that offer a lot of potential for outdoor enjoyment, that a lot of people may not be aware of."

Disc Golf: The Oaks Course Offers a Scenic Challenge - Tinley Park, IL Patch

Disc Golf: The Oaks Course Offers a Scenic Challenge - Tinley Park, IL Patch: "Last Sunday was not an ideal day to go outside, let alone exert yourself.

Ninety-four degrees, humid and the sun glaring down from a cloudless sky."

Disc Golf European Open 2011

Disc Golf European Open 2011

Live scoring

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

New Disc Golf Course Up and Running at Wheeler Park in Geneva - Batavia, IL Patch

New Disc Golf Course Up and Running at Wheeler Park in Geneva - Batavia, IL Patch: "After a number of requests of students and local community members, Wheeler Park has added a Disc Golf Course—commonly known as Frisbee (R) Golf, called The Links at Wheeler Park."

Monday, July 18, 2011

A good walk spoiled does not fly well anymore » Sports » The Stanly News and Press (Albemarle, NC)

A good walk spoiled does not fly well anymore » Sports » The Stanly News and Press (Albemarle, NC): "Monday, July 18, 2011 — John Feinstein’s book “A Good Walk Spoiled” is a favorite of mine about the struggles of golfers on the PGA Tour. I have not played golf for a few years now, but I recently found a new type of golf that makes the idea of walking up and down hills exciting."

Lynden builds nine-hole disc golf course at Patterson Park - Local News - bellinghamherald.com

Lynden builds nine-hole disc golf course at Patterson Park - Local News - bellinghamherald.com: "LYNDEN - A new nine-hole disc golf course has been installed in Patterson Park as part of an attempt to bring other forms of recreation to the city."

Julia O'Malley : At Westchester, disc golf needs to grow up | adn.com

Julia O'Malley : At Westchester, disc golf needs to grow up | adn.com: "If ever there were a laid-back game, built on strolling through the woods, hanging with friends and sipping a little beer, that would be disc golf."

Friday, July 15, 2011

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‪Hot Fat Loss Workout‬‏ - YouTube

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Madisonville Open | Professional Disc Golf Association

Madisonville Open | Professional Disc Golf Association: "The PDGA’s only A-tier last weekend was a hot success, with high heat indexes and smoking rounds by Tyler Horn of Columbus, Ohio who edged out Devan Owens of Owasso, Oklahoma on the highly rated Madisonville City Park Disc Golf Course. Devan was able to cut the lead to three strokes after setting the course record of 61 on the 24 hole layout in the final round, but Tyler continued his long accurate drives and exceptional putting going in the final 9 to take the PDGA SuperTour win and the $900 paycheck."

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Give it a Spin: Disc Golf in Cerritos - Cerritos-Artesia, CA Patch

Give it a Spin: Disc Golf in Cerritos - Cerritos-Artesia, CA Patch: "Looking for a new hobby or sport to pick up this summer? How about disc golf? Though you may never have heard of it, disc golf has grown in popularity since it was invented in the early 1960s."

Disc Golf Growing in Snellville - Snellville, GA Patch

Disc Golf Growing in Snellville - Snellville, GA Patch: "Disc Golf is growing in popularity in Snellville, thanks in part to two specially designed courses in the area.

For enthusiasts who participate, the sport is a welcome time for getting outdoors and enjoying time with family."

YouTube - ‪The Disc Golf Guy - Vlog #76 - Iron Man Tom McManus & Disc Resting on Top Ruling‬‏

YouTube - ‪The Disc Golf Guy - Vlog #76 - Iron Man Tom McManus & Disc Resting on Top Ruling‬‏: ""

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Top 6 reasons you should play disc golf - Minneapolis Disc Golf | Examiner.com

Top 6 reasons you should play disc golf - Minneapolis Disc Golf | Examiner.com: "Disc golf is the fastest growing new sport around. Disc golf has been around for around 35 to 40 years, but has rapidly been gaining popularity over the past 10 years. Many people are trying the game and getting hooked on it."

Watsonville Scores Big Disc Golf World Championships Finals - Watsonville, CA Patch

Watsonville Scores Big Disc Golf World Championships Finals - Watsonville, CA Patch: "The 27-hole disc golf course at Pinto Lake County Park is still under construction, but organizers are confident it will be in premiere shape next month for the Professional Disc Golf Association World Championships."

YouTube - ‪PDGA PRESIDENTS CUP TRAILER AVAILBLE NOW‬‏

YouTube - ‪PDGA PRESIDENTS CUP TRAILER AVAILBLE NOW‬‏: ""

Monday, July 11, 2011

YouTube - ‪Disc Golf Sign Language.mov‬‏

YouTube - ‪Disc Golf Sign Language.mov‬‏: ""

YouTube - ‪Disc Golf Disc Beeper Locator Device Prototype Field Testing‬‏

YouTube - ‪Disc Golf Disc Beeper Locator Device Prototype Field Testing‬‏: ""

Columbia disc golf tournament attracts more female competitors - Columbia Missourian

Columbia disc golf tournament attracts more female competitors - Columbia Missourian: "COLUMBIA — Alicia Mathis sighed as her rainbow-colored disc was consumed by one of the several clusters of trees on the Indian Hills disc golf course Sunday morning."

Frisbees take over at Verdugo Hills Golf Course - LA Daily News

Frisbees take over at Verdugo Hills Golf Course - LA Daily News: "TUJUNGA -- For a few hours, the crack of irons on golf balls was replaced by the clinking of chains. Instead of aiming for flag sticks, players were gunning for metal baskets sprouting out of the green."

Community donations fund disc golf course in Prospect | The Marion Star | marionstar.com

Community donations fund disc golf course in Prospect | The Marion Star | marionstar.com: "PROSPECT - The Prospect Community Park is the home of the area's newest disc golf course thanks to continued support from the community."

Friday, July 8, 2011

Disc golf gaining passionate following in region » Evansville Courier & Press

Disc golf gaining passionate following in region » Evansville Courier & Press: "When many of us think of golf, we think of executives on private country club courses or trips to Lake Tahoe or the Gulf shore.

But there is an inexpensive alternative called disc golf, which has Newburgh resident Rick Mitchell very excited."

Five Reasons to Play Disc Golf - St. Charles, MO Patch

Five Reasons to Play Disc Golf - St. Charles, MO Patch: "Since its first recognized course in 1975, disc golf, the sport that swaps a ball for a Frisbee and features your arm instead of a club, has moved from a steady climb in popularity to a boom in recent years--and the reasons are obvious to anyone who has played."

World record set in Voyageur Park - Isanti-Chisago County Star

World record set in Voyageur Park - Isanti-Chisago County Star: "Schnable and a small group of assistants, family and well-wishers moved into Voyageur Park, and spent June 28-29 racing between the holes in order to set the record for the most disc golf holes completed within 24 hours."

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Stockholm Wrap Up | Professional Disc Golf Association

Stockholm Wrap Up | Professional Disc Golf Association: "This past weekend Nikko Locastro won the Stockholm Discgolf Open for the second year in a row, powering his way to a 9-throw victory and a remarkable 1089-rated final round. Markus Källström and Paul Ulibarri tied for second, followed by Will Schusterick and Paul McBeth."

Disc Golf ScoreCard - Score rounds of disc golf using an iPhone or Android phone - discgolfSC

Disc Golf ScoreCard - Score rounds of disc golf using an iPhone or Android phone - discgolfSC: "Disc Golf ScoreCard is an iPhone/iPod Touch and Android* application for quickly scoring and keeping track of disc golf rounds. Keep track of 1-5 players on courses with up to 27 baskets. Email the scores and save the course par for later use."

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

2011 Tournaments

2011 Tournaments

2011 Women Only Tournaments


Each year a new women's event joins the PDGA Schedule. This year there are 9 events that are Women Only! Check out the event's website and support these all Women tournaments. Aside from the competition, events like these are all about the fun!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Around Rochester Minnesota (Med City, Mn): Quick List: A complete listing of Minnesota (Rochester) Frisbee (Disc) Golf Courses -

Around Rochester Minnesota (Med City, Mn): Quick List: A complete listing of Minnesota (Rochester) Frisbee (Disc) Golf Courses -: "This is a complete listing of Frisbee (Disc) golf courses that's located in Minnesota. Each course is alphabetically labeled by city first then by park where it is located. Rochester, Minnesota has three Frisbee (Disc) courses."

Val perfect at 400! | Professional Disc Golf Association

Val perfect at 400! | Professional Disc Golf Association: "Valarie Jenkins notched her fourth National Tour win at the Beaver State Fling to earn her fourth 100 point event in the “Drive for the Championship” presented by Vibram Disc Golf."

Sunday, July 3, 2011

CAC Recap | Professional Disc Golf Association

CAC Recap | Professional Disc Golf Association: "Over 240 disc golfers battled the Charlotte summer heat and eight top-notch courses on June 25th and 26th at the 2nd Annual Charlotte Amateur Championship."

DGA - Disc Golf Association - The Home of Disc Golf!

DGA - Disc Golf Association - The Home of Disc Golf!: "SANTA CRUZ, California – Today Disc Golf Association, Inc. announces the purchase of the website domain name Discgolf.com. The new website address will now be used as the company's main website address."

YouTube - ‪2010 Revenge of the Monkey Disc Golf Tournament‬‏

YouTube - ‪2010 Revenge of the Monkey Disc Golf Tournament‬‏: ""

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Indulge in Disc Golf's Comfortable Pursuits - Mehlville, MO Patch

Indulge in Disc Golf's Comfortable Pursuits - Mehlville, MO Patch: "Since its first recognized course in 1975, disc golf, the sport that swaps a ball for a Frisbee and features your arm instead of a club, has moved from a steady climb in popularity to a boom in recent years—and the reasons are obvious to anyone who has played."

Stockholm Open | Professional Disc Golf Association

Stockholm Open | Professional Disc Golf Association

Standings after round 2. Nikko is tied for the lead with a local
with 5 Americans close behind.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Akron Ohio News - Portage Lakes Disc Golf Course offers 18 holes of free fun

Akron Ohio News - Portage Lakes Disc Golf Course offers 18 holes of free fun: "NEW FRANKLIN — There are a number of places locally where someone can play standard golf. But there is only one place in the area to play 18 holes of disc golf — and, not only that, but there is no fee to play."