Tag: disc golf history

How Disc Golf Has Changed Since the 1980s

December 17, 2021 By Marcus Off

From its initial creation in the 1970s, disc golf has grown exponentially. From the invention of the Disc Golf Pole Hole in 1975 to the development of the PDGA in 1976 — both of these feats were accomplished by “Steady” Ed Headrick. The 1970s also saw the creation of the first disc golf-specific frisbees, the first official disc golf course, and the first official disc golf company all within the first decade of its existence. But, what happened to disc golf and its creator, “Steady” Ed Headrick, since its initial creation in the 1970s? And where is disc golf heading in the future?

Prodigy Disc: Behind the Brand

December 7, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Prodigy Disc is a company that was founded to innovate disc golf. Many world-class players felt claustrophobic due to the limited options of disc manufacturers and even more limitations on making disc golf a career. Enter Prodigy Disc. Among many other innovations, Prodigy was the first company to pay their sponsored players a salary. Let’s take a step back and learn the origin story of Prodigy and then see how they may be able to help your game.

What Was It Like To Play Disc Golf in the 70s?

September 1, 2021 By Nicholas Off

If you were lucky enough to play disc golf in the 1970s consider yourself amongst the fortunate few. You would have been there for the birth of the modern sport. This decade saw the creation of the Disc Golf Pole Hole (i.e. basket), the creation of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), the first disc golf-specific frisbees, the first official disc golf course, and the first official disc golf company, whew! But for those of us who weren’t around, there are videos and posters and stories by those who were there.