Saturday, June 30, 2012

Family Outings: Disc golf at Roseville's Acorn Park - TwinCities.com

Family Outings: Disc golf at Roseville's Acorn Park - TwinCities.com: "As we stood in the parking lot looking around for the start of the disc golf course, my 12-year-old son spotted what looked like a perfectly flat, emerald green patch of ground through the trees."

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Disc golf tournament attracts pros, amateurs on Saturday - Boulder Daily Camera

Disc golf tournament attracts pros, amateurs on Saturday - Boulder Daily Camera: "Eagle McMahon squared his shoulders to face the basket. He made a motion with his arms as if to throw the plastic disc with sheer force, but then he didn't let go. The basket was about 20 feet away, its chains slightly clanking in the wind."

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Olalla disc golf course a haven for beginners, pros » Kitsap Sun

Olalla disc golf course a haven for beginners, pros » Kitsap Sun: "OLALLA — Scott and Jeanne Papa see a steady stream of people tromping through their backyard, poking through their garage and treating their property as one would a park."

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Disc golf course set to open | Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies | hometownlife.com

Disc golf course set to open | Observer and Eccentric Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies | hometownlife.com: "John Minicuci, a local disc golf professional and enthusiast, has designed a nine-hole course at Village Park in Beverly Hills. "

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The Barnstable Patriot - Cape Cod Disc Golf Open

The Barnstable Patriot - Cape Cod Disc Golf Open: "READY TO THROW – Discs bearing the new Sports Authority 2012 Cape Cod Disc Golf Open await distribution at the June 30 event, which begins at 9:20 a.m. at Burgess Park in Marstons Mills."

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Murray County News

Murray County News: "The Slayton Shooting Stars 4-H Club held a dedication Monday night for the completion the disc golf course by the Slayton Swimming Pool."

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Fayette resort to add snow-tubing, disc golf   - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -

Fayette resort to add snow-tubing, disc golf   - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports -: "MINDEN, W.Va. -- After years of planning, an adventure resort in Fayette County known for its whitewater rafting is closer to offering winter activities."

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No far flung concept: Disc golf a hit in south Washington County | Woodbury Bulletin | Woodbury, Minnesota

No far flung concept: Disc golf a hit in south Washington County | Woodbury Bulletin | Woodbury, Minnesota: "The modern sport of disc golf has origins to the early 1960s. Believed to be developed by three men in California, mainly, who framed the sport around the traditional game of golf, disc golf was first played with Frisbees and anything from fire hydrants to trees to trash cans were used as targets."

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

MyThrow Presents Day 1 of the 25th Annual Minnesota Majestic - YouTube

MyThrow Presents Day 1 of the 25th Annual Minnesota Majestic - YouTube: ""

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Minnesota Majestic | Professional Disc Golf Association

Minnesota Majestic | Professional Disc Golf Association: "1 Dave Feldberg 12626 1041 74 53 56 58 29 -34 270 $2,000
2 Paul McBeth 27523 1038 71 58 55 58 29 -33 271 $1,500
3 Ken Climo 4297 1038 74 61 60 54 30 -25 279 $1,000
4 Will Schusterick 29064 1043 76 58 59 57 33 -21 283 $875
5 Ross Brandt 27480 1000 81 59 58 59 -20 257 $700
5 Eric McCabe 11674 1027 76 59 60 62 -20 257 $700
7 Dustin Honold 24275 997 73 59 67 59 -19 258 $575
8 Gregg Barsby 15857 1020 75 59 61 64 -18 259 $525
9 Paul Ulibarri 27171 1031 76 63 62 59 -17 260 $500
10 George Smith 4034 994 80 66 61 56 -14 263 $428"

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Discmania Deep in the Game: Ep 5 - Monster Distance (Instructional Disc Golf video) - YouTube

Discmania Deep in the Game: Ep 5 - Monster Distance (Instructional Disc Golf video) - YouTube: ""

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Vandalism leads to reduction of Ham Lake disc golf course | ABC Newspapers

Vandalism leads to reduction of Ham Lake disc golf course | ABC Newspapers: "The disc course at Ham Lake Park just got nine holes shorter due to ongoing vandalism problems, according to one city official."

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Kalamazoo woman's solar-powered, glow-in-the-dark disc golf course will light up Electric Forest Festival | MLive.com

Kalamazoo woman's solar-powered, glow-in-the-dark disc golf course will light up Electric Forest Festival | MLive.com: "The Kalamazoo resident has written a book about her tour of them, has played competitively and has run courses at music festivals, but she has entered uncharted territory with her new glow-in-the-dark disc course."

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New disc golf course opens to public | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com

New disc golf course opens to public | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com: "Wisconsin Rapids has its first disc golf course in a city park.

The nine-station, or hole, course at Robinson Park, is up and running, said Matt Heideman, city park and recreation director."

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B.C.'s Sawyer headed to disc golf nationals | Battle Creek Enquirer | battlecreekenquirer.com

B.C.'s Sawyer headed to disc golf nationals | Battle Creek Enquirer | battlecreekenquirer.com: "After Jennifer Sawyer graduated from Lakeview High in 2003, she was searching for something fun and active to do out of doors."

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Disc Golf Course Hosts Ribbon Cutting

Disc Golf Course Hosts Ribbon Cutting: "Evansville residents, you will have another option for Summer fun with the Woodmere Disc Golf Course. The Disc Golf Course has been open for about a month already but the ribbon cutting was held today. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke was there to help open the new facility along with the many sponsors who helped make the course a reality."

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Firefighters douse small blaze at Bijou disc golf course | Lake Tahoe News

Firefighters douse small blaze at Bijou disc golf course | Lake Tahoe News: "A small fire at the disc golf course in South Lake Tahoe was quickly extinguished Wednesday afternoon.

While the fire was only 5-feet by 5-feet, three agencies responded in case it were to have grown. South Lake Tahoe, Lake Valley and the U.S. Forest Service responded to hole 22."

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Man gives money for disc golf course at park | Iowa City Press Citizen | press-citizen.com

Man gives money for disc golf course at park | Iowa City Press Citizen | press-citizen.com: "Joe Momberg and his sons have been playing disc golf at Wetherby Park for years, making up holes and targets as they go.

As soon as this fall, however, the Iowa City family hopes to be playing on an actual course in their neighborhood park on the southeast side of Iowa City."

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Disc Girls Gone Wild 2012 presented by MC Sports - YouTube

Disc Girls Gone Wild 2012 presented by MC Sports - YouTube: ""

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Disc golf tournament to be held at IWCC - SouthwestIowaNews.com: News

Disc golf tournament to be held at IWCC - SouthwestIowaNews.com: News: "Iowa Western Community College will hold the 2012 Walk the Plank disc golf tournament on Saturday, June 30. The tournament will be held on the college’s Council Bluffs campus."

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Ten years ago no one would have ever guessed that the sport of disc golf could have a six-figure economic impact for a single event. | emporiagazette.com

Ten years ago no one would have ever guessed that the sport of disc golf could have a six-figure economic impact for a single event. | emporiagazette.com: "Ten years ago no one would have ever guessed that the sport of disc golf could have a six-figure economic impact for a single event."

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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Disc golfers descend on Hannibal's Huckleberry Park - Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, Sports

Disc golfers descend on Hannibal's Huckleberry Park - Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, Sports: "Huckleberry Park hosted Saturday's Bluebird State Series disc golf tournament, with 32 competitors in several different classes competing on the 5,280 foot layout. Competitors used different weighted discs and combated wind, sun, heat and the elevation of the beautiful park course."

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Missouri native has helped put disc golf on NC map | MyFOX8.com – Greensboro, High-Point, Winston-Salem News & weather from WGHP Television FOX8

Missouri native has helped put disc golf on NC map | MyFOX8.com – Greensboro, High-Point, Winston-Salem News & weather from WGHP Television FOX8: "WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Thirteen years have passed since Todd Gillihan won a gold medal at the Powerade State Games, but a Professional Disc Golf Association rule might give him the chance he needs to reach the top of the podium once more in 2012."

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Friday, June 15, 2012

"Sleepy Hollow State Park played host to the annual Disc Girls Gone Wild Pro-Am Tournament the weekend of June 9-10. The event, sponsored by MC Sports, attracted over 70 of the top professional and amateur disc golfers from all over North America.
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Disc Golf Tips

Disc Golf Tips: "Being a new person at Disc Golf im always looking for some new disc golf tips. There are many different disc golf tips to chose from. Here Are some of the tips that have helped me out the most. Hopefully can also be helpful to you on improving your game."

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Disc Golf Drive Photography: A Photo Gallery

Disc Golf Drive Photography: A Photo Gallery: "Disc golf, or Frisbee golf, is a sport that is starting to grow exponentially in popularity around the country, especially around college towns. Many city and private parks are putting in disc golf courses to attract new visitors and provide outdoor recreation opportunities for local families."

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Disc Golf Putting Photos: A Photo Gallery

Disc Golf Putting Photos: A Photo Gallery: "Putting in disc golf is one of the most important aspects of your game. Being able to drive (throw) a disc 300+ feet is useful, but if you can throw 200 feet accurately and then nail putts from 50+ feet, you'll dominate on the disc golf course"

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Innova Disc Golf | Blizzard Champion Krait Released

Innova Disc Golf | Blizzard Champion Krait Released: "Our newest distance driver, the Krait, is coming soon to a store near you. To celebrate the release we're having a giveaway! Click the "Read more..." button to find out how to enter. The Krait's unique ability to achieve a mellow low speed fade, while simultaneously resisting high speed turn makes it a perfect choice for long range shot shaping off the te"

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Power shot: Disc golf lands at Pineville's Fort Buhlow State Park | The Town Talk | thetowntalk.com

Power shot: Disc golf lands at Pineville's Fort Buhlow State Park | The Town Talk | thetowntalk.com: "PINEVILLE -- Professional Disc Golf Association members from Shreveport on Monday joined a group from the Red River Waterway Commission to unveil the latest disc golf course in Louisiana."

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Hannibal hosting regional disc golf tourney - Hannibal, MO - Hannibal Courier-Post

Hannibal hosting regional disc golf tourney - Hannibal, MO - Hannibal Courier-Post: "The regional tournament for the Missouri Park & Recreation Association championship disc golf series will take place Saturday, June 16, at Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park disc golf course. The event is being sponsored by the Hannibal Parks & Recreation. Play begins at 9 a.m."

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Melissa Priode: Revamped disc golf course readies for tournament » Knoxville News Sentinel

Melissa Priode: Revamped disc golf course readies for tournament » Knoxville News Sentinel: "In case the downtown area hasn't been paying attention, the Knoxville disc golf community is alive and well. So well, in fact, that the course at Morningside Park, 1600 Dandridge Ave., just got a facelift."

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Monday, June 11, 2012

Disc golfers should dig new hole at Cherry Hill - Coeur d'Alene Press: Local News

Disc golfers should dig new hole at Cherry Hill - Coeur d'Alene Press: Local News: "COEUR d'ALENE - The North Idaho Disc Golf Club plans to unveil its new permanent 18-hole course layout at Cherry Hill Disc Golf Course in time for its league event on Wednesday."

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California pro wins High Plains Challenge - Brush News-Tribune

California pro wins High Plains Challenge - Brush News-Tribune: "Fort Morgan welcomed a couple of hundred of who visited Riverside Park for the Colorado Professional Disc Golf Association's High Plains Challenge last weekend."

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PNC Disc Golf Course Open to the Public

PNC Disc Golf Course Open to the Public: "The Purdue University North Central 18-hole disc golf course is open for the public to enjoy at no charge. The course winds through the beautifully landscaped 268-acre campus, presenting a challenging and visually appealing course that can be enjoyed by experienced, intermediate and beginning disc golfers. The course is groomed and maintained year-round."

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Oslo Open 2012 - YouTube

Oslo Open 2012 - YouTube: ""

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World champ rolling into Morgan - Brush News-Tribune

World champ rolling into Morgan - Brush News-Tribune: "Frisbees have flown him to fantastic victories in Japan, Finland, Denmark, California and Kansas City."

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Community Briefing: New disc golf course opens in Austin; San Marcos has record month in tax collections

Community Briefing: New disc golf course opens in Austin; San Marcos has record month in tax collections: "The Austin Parks and Recreation Department will open a disc golf course at Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park, 515 S. Pleasant Valley Road, at 10 a.m. today. The facility was developed as a replacement for the Pease Park disc golf course that closed in 2010 in preparation for water quality improvements to Shoal Creek"

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Park District  to invest $3.8M in Knoch Knolls - The Naperville Sun

Park District  to invest $3.8M in Knoch Knolls - The Naperville Sun: "Residents learned about the district’s plans during an open house Wednesday night at the Wigwam Building in the 217-acre park in south Naperville. They include doubling a disc golf course, a shelter, bathrooms, a canoe launch and trail connections."

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KEYE TV We Are Austin.com :: News - Top Stories - New Disc Golf Course is Also a Nice Trail

KEYE TV We Are Austin.com :: News - Top Stories - New Disc Golf Course is Also a Nice Trail: "Austin's disc golfers will have a new place to play beginning Saturday.  A new 18-hole disc golf course opens at Roy G. Guerrero Park off Pleasant Valley Road in Southeast Austin.  If you enter the park via Pleasant Valley, the first tee will be behind the softball fields at the far end of the parking lot."

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Disc Golf Course Opens in Sauk Rapids [AUDIO]

Disc Golf Course Opens in Sauk Rapids [AUDIO]: "Sauk Rapids has built a course at Mayhew Creek Park, right behind the high school.  Public Works Director Pete Eeckhoff was in charge of building the course – the first one he’s ever done."

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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Karen Peterson Memorial Fundraiser Disc Golf Event | www.wftv.com

Karen Peterson Memorial Fundraiser Disc Golf Event | www.wftv.com: "Come enjoy a day of disc golf as the Orlando Disc Golf Club raises money for the family of a fallen friend. The Karen Peterson Memorial Fundraiser takes place Saturday, June 9th, 2012 at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake in Orlando."

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OnMilwaukee.com Sports: Model of efficiency: From the runway to the fairway

OnMilwaukee.com Sports: Model of efficiency: From the runway to the fairway: "Holly Finley is a transplanted Wisconsinite who seems to have a knack for finding her niche. Her profession is modeling. Her passion is disc golf. They coexist perfectly."

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Drought forces disc golf park to close | KXAN.com

Drought forces disc golf park to close | KXAN.com: "WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - The dry weather has claimed another recreational area this time in Williamson County, as dead trees have forced the temporary shutdown of a Leander area disc golf course."

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World champ disc golfers to compete at High Plains Challenge X - Journal Advocate

World champ disc golfers to compete at High Plains Challenge X - Journal Advocate: "FORT MORGAN -- The CDSA and the Mile High Disc Golf Club announce the High Plains Challenge X disc golf tournament, June 9-10 at the Optimist and Pessimist courses in Fort Morgan."

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Discraft Disc Golf Clinic: Choosing Your 1st Discs - YouTube

Discraft Disc Golf Clinic: Choosing Your 1st Discs - YouTube: ""

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Disc Golf Disc review: Innova Blizzard Champion Wraith 139 grams - YouTube

Disc Golf Disc review: Innova Blizzard Champion Wraith 139 grams - YouTube: ""

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Monday, June 4, 2012

World champ disc golfers to compete at High Plains Challenge X - Journal Advocate

World champ disc golfers to compete at High Plains Challenge X - Journal Advocate: "FORT MORGAN -- The CDSA and the Mile High Disc Golf Club announce the High Plains Challenge X disc golf tournament, June 9-10 at the Optimist and Pessimist courses in Fort Morgan."

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See what question from disc golfer prompted complaint from Hudsonville resident | MLive.com

See what question from disc golfer prompted complaint from Hudsonville resident | MLive.com: "administrators are pleased that an improved disc golf course at Hughes Park is getting “extremely well used.” But play on the 9-hole course also is causing some logistical hassles at the park that abuts a residential street off 40th Avenue, north of Chicago Drive."

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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Disc Golf Tournament at Langan Park | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com

Disc Golf Tournament at Langan Park | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com: "MOBILE, Ala.)   Dozens of disc golf players competed in the 21st annual City of Mobile Doubles Championship on Saturday."

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Disc Golf Takes Over Joe Moody Harris Park - WMBB News 13 - The Panhandle's News Leader

Disc Golf Takes Over Joe Moody Harris Park - WMBB News 13 - The Panhandle's News Leader: "The 4th Annual Spring Fling Disc Golf tournament was put on Saturday by the Millville Community Alliance, with proceeds going towards funding the Children's Christmas Parade. Frances Markham is a chairwoman on the Millville Community Alliance, and says the sport is gaining a following in Panama City, and we even have a team- the Panama City Chain Gang, which boasts 38 members."

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.: KC hosts disc golf tournament | State/Region | News Democrat

KANSAS CITY, Mo.: KC hosts disc golf tournament | State/Region | News Democrat: "KANSAS CITY, MO. — About 340 disc golfers have converged in Kansas City for the 30th annual Kansas City Wide Open, organized by the Kansas City Flying Disc Club."

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Saturday, June 2, 2012

30th KCWO Tees Off | Professional Disc Golf Association

30th KCWO Tees Off | Professional Disc Golf Association: "The 30th Kansas City Wide Open, teed off this morning under overcast skies and with unusually cool temperatures for this time of year in the Midwest."

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