Empirical research is defined as “Any study whose conclusions are exclusively derived from concrete, verifiable evidence.” Can you name any such research that is guiding disc golf? It does exist, but minimally given the rapid growth of our sport and its current rate of expansion. So where do we turn for such information? Enter Alexis…
Simon Lizotte is a showman at heart. He has arguably the most popular YouTube Channel amongst professionals due to his theatrics. Just think, when we throw a crazy line it is referred to as a “Simon Line.” He has carved his niche and is known more for his showmanship than for his wins on tour.…
Have you ever wanted to drop everything, hop in a van and go on disc golf tour? Welcome to the club. Today we are going to learn about someone who is doing just that. Eli Swansen(PDGA# 128050) is based out of Pittsville, WI and is following his dreams. Swansen has been playing since 2014 and started…
Sandy Point Resort and Disc Golf Ranch were established in 1993 by Mike and Michele Cozzens as the first-ever disc golf resort in the world and the eleventh course in the state of Wisconsin with nine holes. They decided to leave their life in California behind and move to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. According to…
With the recent growth of disc golf I have been interested in the economic impacts on local communities. Players travel to an area for a weekend(sometimes longer) and spend money at various establishments. I figured this has to have an economic impact. But in a world where disc golfers have had a fairly negative stigma…
Disc golf enters our lives in many ways. It does strange things to us. It pokes and prods and requests us to show up. We all have our own stories and I am here to share mine. While my story is certainly unique, it is not experienced alone. I have had countless conversations with fellow disc golfers in which our stories synchronize across many platforms of the sport. Whether it is through videos on YouTube, struggles with technique, or how we got hooked or our favorite course, we all share a common love for this wonderful sport.
Dynamic Discs has been around the block and are powerful players in the disc golf arena (no pun intended). We were lucky enough to metaphorically sit down with Bobby Brown, Dynamic Discs’ Media Director, to chat about the sport, running their business, and love in the time of COVID-19.
