USDGC

Disc Golf
(photo: Barry Schultz 2005 USDGC)
I am first and foremost a fisherman, and if given the choice, I would probably go fishing before doing anything. But if its windy or too sunny, or if it has been raining or if it is going to rain, I will probably go disc golfing instead. Who am I kidding?!? I love disc golf!!! I have been playing for almost seven years and it seems to be a sport that I can play forever. Ted Williams was 75 and winning World Championships.... if that is not encouraging, I do not know what is. Professional disc golfer Steve Rico has been playing tournaments forever and he looks like he is nineteen years old!! Anyone can play and anyone can make a great shot. It's very inexpensive to play and 99% of the courses are public.

When you go to Richmond Hill Disc Golf Course, you might get to play golf with a world champion or with someone who could use a couple of pointers. Tag matches, skins, doubles, and heads-up battles are always happening, and people will always be gunning for you. With this said, there is nothing better than shooting 8 down with no bogeys and knowing you left two out there. Disc Golf is a sport for everyone. If you have not played before, hit me up, and I will show you the ropes!

I almost forgot why I started writing this post. Click on the picture above and it will take you to the United States Disc Golf Championship website which is happening as we speak. The final round is today and David Felberg has a 3 stroke lead and is 23 down after 3 rounds of play. Winthrop University has hosted the USDGC for 10 years now and I have personally attended 4 of them. This tournament is by far the pinnacle of all disc golf tournaments. The first year I went, I was one of two photographers for the event and this year the USDGC is being broadcasted live!!! Wow! Over a hundred volunteers are on hand and it is the love of the sport that is propelling it into the future. WNC Disc Golf Association has sent volunteers every year for ten years thanks to James and Meredith Nichols. With any luck I will get to watch the last round tomorrow, and I would be gauranteed to see the best of the best playing there best. I watched Kenny win it in 2005 and that was some of the most exciting competition I have ever witnessed.

Just go throw!