Monday, August 19, 2013

Pocket : The Rocky Mount Telegram

Pocket : The Rocky Mount Telegram: "A disc golf course would be a great addition to the town of Tarboro.

The Tarboro Town Council voted last week to move forward with building a disc golf course, pending necessary funding. We see plenty of benefits to building a course."

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Pocket : DuckLife: These are the five best parks in Eugene

Pocket : DuckLife: These are the five best parks in Eugene: "When it comes to parks, Eugene offers some beautiful venues for picnics, hiking, and disc golf. The following five parks seldom disappoint.

Skinner’s Butte is located on the north edge of Eugene. It is a giant hill facing the entire city with beautiful hiking trails and vacant lawns. The park is approximately 200 feet above the city, so rock climbing is welcome. An “O” emblem is erected on the hill and can be seen from the surrounding city as well as the air. It used to be lit up leading up to the Civil War game. Biking to the top and enjoying the view is a treat to behold"

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Pocket : Local disc golfer 3-time world champ

Pocket : Local disc golfer 3-time world champ: "If you play golf or disc golf you might want to quit reading now -- what follows might make you more than a little jealous.

Last week, Lavalette disc golfer Johnny Sias threw seven 18-hole rounds and another 9-hole round.

He never once three putted."

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Pocket : EGSC Disc Golf course selected to be collegiate championship qualifier

Pocket : EGSC Disc Golf course selected to be collegiate championship qualifier: " East Georgia State College's Disc Golf Course, named Piney Woods, has been selected to be a 2013 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship Qualifier. Being a select event means EGSC officials will award two first round seed qualifications to the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championship. Those qualifications will be awarded to the two highest finishing schools that have not already qualified. The Georgia Collegiate Disc Golf Open at EGSC's Piney Woods is scheduled for October 5, 2013."

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Pocket : Disc golf event a big hit for city

Pocket : Disc golf event a big hit for city: "Herald photo by Nick Kuhl
Carmyn Scott lines up her second shot on the par four 10th hole during action at the 18th annual Alberta Open disc golf tournament at Nicholas Sheran Park Sunday morning.
Nick Kuhl"

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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Disc golf competition heats up in Tupelo - WTVA.com

Disc golf competition heats up in Tupelo - WTVA.com: "TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) -- It looks a lot easier than it really is.

Have you ever tried to play disc golf?

Players take what looks like a Frisbee and aim for a metal basket.

It's anything but eas"

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Hundreds Gather For Annual Disc Golf Tournament | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio

Hundreds Gather For Annual Disc Golf Tournament | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio: "COLUMBUS, Ohio - Disc golf players wrapped up a marathon session of ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee golf in honor of two people who helped make the games successful in central Ohio.

Nearly 300 participants gathered at Fred Beekman Park for the 15th annual Andy24 Charity Disc Tournament."

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Pocket : Disc golf taking off in Monadnock Region

Pocket : Disc golf taking off in Monadnock Region: "Disc golf is soaring in the Monadnock Region. Once played only by a handful of die-hards on only a handful of obscure courses, the game, which combines throwing a Frisbee with the elements of golf, now includes a national association, major tournaments and courses in 40 countries."

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Hundreds Gather For Annual Disc Golf Tournament | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio

Hundreds Gather For Annual Disc Golf Tournament | WBNS-10TV Columbus, Ohio: "COLUMBUS, Ohio - Disc golf players wrapped up a marathon session of ultimate Frisbee and Frisbee golf in honor of two people who helped make the games successful in central Ohio.

Nearly 300 participants gathered at Fred Beekman Park for the 15th annual Andy24 Charity Disc Tournament."

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Disc golf competition heats up in Tupelo - WTVA.com

Disc golf competition heats up in Tupelo - WTVA.com: "Have you ever tried to play disc golf?

Players take what looks like a Frisbee and aim for a metal basket.

It's anything but easy."

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Pocket : Disc golf vending machine opens today at Omaha park

Pocket : Disc golf vending machine opens today at Omaha park: "Omaha disc golfers will soon be able to purchase gear at a local course thanks to a new company founded here."

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Pocket : Disc golfers converge on city

Pocket : Disc golfers converge on city: "The best disc golfers from across Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan and Montana will be in Lethbridge to challenge each other and the country’s longest such course this weekend."

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