Flying discs spotted locally Jun 4, 2009
The summer months are once again beckoning sportsmen outdoors to send their discs flying toward shining metal goals - disc golf goals, that is. Disc golf is spreading like wildfire and steadily making its way into mainstream sports ... Disc golf has become such a big deal around these parts that the 2009 Pro, Amateur and Junior World Championship will be held right here in Kansas City at the end of July. (University News, MO)
Utah Sports Store Park's Sportsman Sponsors Wild Outdoors Festival & STIHL Timbersports Series at Thanksgiving Point Jun 3, 2009
Park's Sportsman will demonstrate products in camping, backpacking, Airsoft, mountain and road bikes, and disc golf ... The festival also includes: fly fishing demos stationary steer roping buck wild bull riding a mountain bike course Air Force simulator (Friday only) geo caching activities archery ATV's Boats Outfitters dog agility competitions fly tying camping displays including tent building and packing competitions disc golf Airsoft guns rock comlbing BBQ and Dutch oven cooking, Subaru... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Father, son share love of golf Jun 1, 2009
POCATELLO -- Jim Lewis played disc golf in the late 1970s, but quit playing for a number of years ... Lewis and his son, Dallen Lewis, 10, took advantage of the afternoon's cloud cover to play nine holes of disc golf at Ross Park ... The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc, according to the Professional Disc Golf Association. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Disc golf course to gain additional holes May 31, 2009
An expansion is planned for the disc golf course at Bartlesville s Sooner Park ... Disc golf, also known as frisbee golf, involves players throwing discs into baskets or at targets. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
More of this story May 30, 2009
Disc golf course to gain additional holes By E-E City Editor Friday, May 29, 2009 2:54 PM CDT. An expansion is planned for the disc golf course at Bartlesville s Sooner Park ... Disc golf, also known as frisbee golf, involves players throwing discs into baskets or at targets. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Wilmington Recreation presents Sports Jam May 29, 2009
Built on the core sports of baseball, basketball and soccer, this sports camp will add flag football, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, dodgeball, disc golf, team handball and kick ball as well as games like shark attack and safari to provide the variety children this age enjoy. Sports Jam will be held at the Middle School Aug. 10-14. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Senior events set9:59 am | (No comments posted.) May 27, 2009
Watertown 50 Plus Disc Golf League will begin on June 4 and continue through July 29 at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Slumberland Disc Golf Course located off 10th Avenue North next to the Kiddie Pond. This will be a nine hole league and all skill levels including beginners are welcome to participate, but must be 50 years of age or older. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Area parks booked for holiday weekend May 22, 2009
One change visitors to the state parks will find this year is that parking will cost more - $5 instead of $3 - said Eric Bentley, park manager at Fort Yargo State Park, which added a disc golf course to the park's amenities. "We're not sure if that will hurt business or not affect it in any way," Bentley said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Haines Brewfest May 22, 2009
And for those who like a little more laid-back pace in the morning, there is a disc golf tournament at 10 a.m. at the fairgrounds. Darlin is the contact at 766-2272 for more information. (Juneau Empire)
Out on the course May 18, 2009
Glenn Gaston / Special to The Citizen Kyle Hunt tosses his Frisbee on the first hole at the Disc Golf Tournament at Emerson Park Sunday ... Disc golf is a sport that crosses golf with Frisbee, creating a new activity that can be enjoyed at almost any age ... On Sunday, the Eat Well, Play Hard coalition teamed up with Emerson Park to put together a Disc Golf Tournament. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
City Park gets minor facelift May 16, 2009
ConcernedCitizen wrote on May 13, 2009 3:38 PM:" I wish they would fix up the nature walk as well. The old foundation and overgrowth of trees aren't very appealing to visitors and town residents. I play a lot of disc golf when I'm off at school, and would enjoy doing the same when I'm at home, but sometimes it's impossible to play due to the shape of the Nature Walk. Sometimes it's not mowed. ". You must register with a valid email to post comments. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Give disc golf a shot May 14, 2009
Sam Tenney / The Citizen A family disc golf tournament will be held this weekend on the course at Emerson Park. On Sunday, the local Eat Well Play Hard program is sponsoring a free disc golf tournament at the Emerson Park course ... We want to increased exposure of people to disc golf. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Family activities scheduled for May May 4, 2009
Beginning this coming weekend, families can attend a skating, biking and skateboarding safety clinic, baseball at the park, a disc golf tournament and a children's run all in or around Auburn ... What: Family disc golf tournament. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
SCSDB offers 'Thrills and Skills' at 2009 summer camps May 2, 2009
Camp for the deaf adventures include a ropes course, scuba, disc golf, field games, horseback riding, water park adventures, karate, sign language and team building. Early registration is recommended, and free bus transportation is available to the camp. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Tiger PGA 10's New Features Apr 28, 2009
IGN: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Features All-New Mode and Wii-Exclusive Disc Golf ... Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Features All-New Mode and Wii-Exclusive Disc Golf ... Exclusive to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 on the Wii, Disc Golf allows fans to trade in their golf clubs for a new way to play all championship courses featured in the game. (IGN PS2)
Bigfoot's Stomping Grounds Apr 28, 2009
This tiny town lays claim to Bigfoot heritage and backs it up at the Bigfoot Museum (more accurately, the Bigfoot wing of the Willow Creek-China Flat Museum) and an annual Bigfoot Days event with a parade, live music and a disc golf tournament (which sounds UFO themed, really). It's also where the most famous Bigfoot footage was filmed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Disc golf: Miss. State captures team title Apr 20, 2009
NORTH AUGUSTA --- The trend of Bulldogs winning the Collegiate Disc Golf Championships continued Sunday at the Hippodrome ... Despite being rookies in the championship, the Bulldogs' foursome of Davis, Gustine, Daniel Philley and Robert Stroup have roughly 22 combined years of disc golf experience. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Disc golf: Bulldog rallies to win crown Apr 19, 2009
NORTH AUGUSTA --- Before every major disc golf tournament he competes in, Mississippi State junior Drew Davis gets a mohawk ... Heading into the final individual round Saturday at the Collegiate Disc Golf Championships, however, it appeared that Davis and his new hairstyle would have to settle for at best a top-5 finish. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Weather suits them to a T Apr 18, 2009
Steve Plowman of Muscatine aims for basket on the disc golf course at Fuller Park in Muscatine Thursday with his friends Seth Douglas and Matthew Sotelo, not pictured. Steve Plowman of Muscatine aims for basket on the disc golf course at Fuller Park in Muscatine Thursday with his friends Seth Douglas and Matthew Sotelo. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Defending national champion tops field Apr 16, 2009
The Collegiate Disc Golf Championships return to North Augusta's Hippodrome today with many of the names that finished atop last year's leaderboard back to compete for a national championship ... "It's the best disc golf tournament I've ever been a part of," Whitney said ... The event is being run in conjunction with the Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. (The Augusta Chronicle)
- Fun-filled weekend - Apr 14, 2009
At right, John Gorrell works with ShonnaRose Todd at the disc golf demonstration area during Saturday's Murray In Motion at Murray State University's Regional Special Events Center. Todd had a stack of discs to throw at a chain target, similar to the ones used in the 18-hole disc golf course at the Central Park. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Development of new disc golf area moves forward Apr 11, 2009
Tony Nelson is none too worried that the average Redwood Falls resident has never played disc golf ... Nelson is bringing disc golf to Redwood Falls, and has been diligently working on the creation of an 18-hole course just east of the Redwood Valley Schools campus ... After getting the green light to pursue his idea of creating a disc golf course on land near the school s track complex this past November, Nelson has been creating the course and collecting donations to help bring the course to... (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Time to tee off, but with colored discs not titanium Apr 10, 2009
Ben was playing a solo round of disc golf, a sport I had never took much interest in before ... If your familiar with disc golf, its scoring is a lot like traditional golf ... I know what your thinking, disc golf is lame. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
New SMU ropes course is a swingin’ good time Apr 10, 2009
There s a disc golf course. Now, the crack of a bat at baseball practice mixes with the screams of zip line-caused euphoria. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Hamilton mayor recalls impact of 1999 tornado on 10th anniversary Apr 9, 2009
Both parks have disc golf courses developed by the Hamilton Community Development Coalition since the storm and Hamilton City Park, now named Gordon's Grove, has a gazebo and new horseshoes setup. Property owners replaced or repaired their battered homes on Westview and in the area and the neighborhood has been restored. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Dog park may have found its new spot Apr 4, 2009
Successful talks would be a matter of borough staff working together with CADPA and members of the Carlisle Area Disc Golf Association, which already has an installation and maintenance agreement to use portions of Shaffer Park, Grell said. One goal would be minimize the impact of a dog park on a nine-hole disc golf course already installed at the park, he said ... It is going to be a lot of work, but are willing to work with disc golf, she said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A spot for wayward discs Apr 3, 2009
For the past three years the Co-op has operated a lost and found for local disc golfers ... Lose a flying disc in the bushes while disc golfing at Willamette Park or Adair Park ... There s a good chance it will land at the First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op in south Corvallis, 1007 S.E. Third St., which has operated a disc golf lost-and-found spot for more than three years. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hamilton City Council member Bev Boone, First Ward, has no opposition in Tuesday's municipal election in Hamilton, Ill. Apr 2, 2009
It is my intent to continue to help promote such activities as Geode Fest, Eagle Days, Hamilton Homecoming, Disc Golf, Car Show, etc. As alderman I will strive to do what I can to help our town be a town where our children and grandchildren are proud to call home and become leaders of our community. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Ken Hey: Maybe Forest Hills is too big Mar 29, 2009
I believe there are even several courses in Madison intertwined with disc golf courses, making environmentally and ecologically sound use of the resources. Hikers and users other than traditional golfers could pay a small yearly fee for use ( 15/person) with scholarships available at the Park and Recreation Department office for anyone in need. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Warm weather inspires outdoor activities Mar 26, 2009
sophomore, said she has been waiting all winter to play disc golf again ... According to Myers, Chattanooga has a large population of disc golfers who feel the same way ... "The Sinks Disc Golf Course is one of the best I've been to and it's right here in Chattanooga," Myers said. (The University Echo, TN)
Disc golf tournament to be held March 28 Mar 17, 2009
The Spring Thaw Disc Golf Tournament is Saturday, March 28, at Dallas City Elementary School. Registration is at 9 a.m. A players meeting starts at 9:45 a.m.and the meet starts at 10 a.m.. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
City Lake Park ready for spring Mar 13, 2009
A regulation disc golf course has been installed, a pavilion and public restrooms have been constructed, the roadways have been paved and designated parking areas added ... For a complete list of park rules for the City Lake Park and the disc golf course layout, visit the parks and recreation department Web site at. (Boerne Star, TX)
Mattawan council continues with park development plans Mar 11, 2009
Development of a nine-hole disc golf course in the new park. The projects were initiated by earlier public response. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Carlisle still in search of dog park location Mar 7, 2009
justme wrote on Mar 6, 2009 11:26 AM:" According to their web site, the Carlisle borough has 18 parks encompassing over 175 acres. These parks are used by all kinds of people who have varying interests whether it be baseball, soccer, disc golf, or lacrosse. Certainly they can spare 3 acres for another group of tax-paying citizens who have dogs. There is a misconception that tax $$ will go toward the creation & maintenance of the park. CADPA will raise all the funds required to create and... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
CP to open sports park Saturday Mar 6, 2009
Carr said a disc golf course is currently being built and is nearing completion. A skatepark and basketball courts are also expected to be built at the park. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Murray in Motion building, expanding Feb 26, 2009
In addition to the free community health screenings and information booths, this year's Festival include a few new activities, including a Metric Century bike race, disc golf demonstration and Eggstravaganza egg hunt. The Metric Century will be a bike race of 30 or 60 miles, starting and ending at the RSEC.. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Stimulus: Now Comes Hard Part, Spending It Feb 21, 2009
The U.S. Conference of Mayors last month drew a severe backlash when it released a wish list of stimulus projects that critics called frivolous, including $2 million worth of neon signs in Las Vegas, a 36-hole disc golf course in Austin, Texas, and a $500,000 dog park in Chula Vista (San Diego County). Lawmakers responded by adding language banning the use of stimulus money for swimming pools, golf courses, zoos, aquariums or casinos. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Hannity's America Feb 12, 2009
LIBERAL TRANSLATION: We need to jump start STD prevention and funding for dog parks and disc golf courses. That's what's going to get this economy out of the ditch. (Fox News)
Parks project tops Mattawan's wish list for funding Feb 8, 2009
The final year, 2013-2014, calls for the development of a nine-hole disc golf course in the new park. The projects were initiated by earlier public response. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
* Frisbee meets golf Feb 8, 2009
The worlds disc golf hot shots are in town for a competition and to bolster the games reputation as a proper sport ... They were preparing for the Disc Golf Asian Open, the final rounds of which take place today ... Back at a rest area at Hole 18, Feldberg holds an impromptu master class for other competitors, demonstrating the action and grip that have made him the best disc golfer in the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Adult Leagues Feb 7, 2009
It all started with some disc golf enthusiasts who were looking for a place to play that was close to home ... When I was first asked to do a story on the sport that is disc golf, I jumped at the opportunity ... The challenge of playing disc golf is similar to that of the traditional club-and-ball version of the sport. (Concord Journal, MA)
So little time, so much to do Mar 30, 2008
If you've ever wondered about disc golf, try the course at Greenway Park. The nine holes range from 215 feet to 405 feet. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
City parks open Tuesday for summer reservations (13) Mar 29, 2008
Albany parks include six regulation softball ball fields and numerous smaller diamonds; disc golf courses in Timber-Linn and Bryant Parks; basketball courts; fishing; horseshoe pits; and walking/biking trails. For more information on sporting event opportunities, contact Bruce Edwards, sports program manager, at 5917-7773. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Need to drive? Well ... Sometimes we just want to Mar 26, 2008
They also wanted to play some disc golf and test-drive the newly opened Interstate 40 bypass southwest of Greensboro ... Disc golf in Barber Park in Greensboro, on the other hand, was free. (News & Observer)
County residents urged to click on link, help Appomattox secure grant for park bleachers Mar 20, 2008
"Look in the dictionary under "rural hometown America", and you'll find Appomattox, Virginia. But don't let our small size fool you...we dream extra-large, and our new Appomattox County Community Park is living proof of that. Let's give a "big hand" to Appomattox County Department of Parks and Recreation for providing children and adults alike a place for baseball, softball, football, frisbee disc golf, hiking, biking and more.....there's only one small problem....no bleachers! The money ran out... (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Sleep trends Mar 19, 2008
Quiet moments: Stop the world a grab some peace : North County Times - Californian. Californian Columnists. (North County Times)
Disc-O Dancin’ Mar 19, 2008
Stretching out as far as he could to get out of the tree where his last shot landed, Brandon Goldner makes his putt with a branch in his face as he and many others take advantage of Tuesday afternoon s unexpected sunshine by playing a round of disc golf at Willamette Park. GT Reader Comments. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
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I also spend quite a bit of time playing disc golf in the Scratchgravel Hills. Besides that I spend every morning at Morning Light Coffee reading scripture and books on theology. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Ice bowl shows dedication of disc golf players Feb 13, 2008
Over 60 disc golfers from around the tri-state area converged on Rodeo Park Saturday to take part in Fort Madison Disc Golf League's Annual Ice Bowl , simultaneously raising money and food items for the Fort Madison Food Pantry ... Man, I knew I should have laid up, said local disc golfer Dirk Williams as his drive catches a overhanging limb and lands in trouble ... It really is amazing how much standard golf has leaked into the sport of disc golf, including the proverbial jinx. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Proposals sought for master plan Feb 12, 2008
There are 10 miles of developed mountain bike trails, eight miles of hiking trails, leisure biking trails, cross-country ski trails, a disc golf course, a tubing hill, picnic shelters, two softball fields, fishing, hunting and a group camp. Several family events are held there such as a harvest festival and a movie in the park. (Dowagiac News, MI)
City's new park plans seem promising Feb 1, 2008
challenging your buddy to a match on the disc golf course. Fresno's parks department is on a roll. (Fresno Bee)
Prairie Pete’s facelift Jan 29, 2008
Suggestions ranged from renovations to the Prairie Pete playground area to a covered basketball pavilion, disc golf and even a pavilion for concerts and theater. Patton said he hopes some of the old features in the park such as the octopus and the spider can be saved because of the historical significance. (Odessa American, TX)
Disc Bowl on Ice Jan 26, 2008
Norma Holland talked to members of the Rochester Disc Golf Club, preparing for the to benefit FoodLink. The event takes place Saturday, January 26 at 9:30 a.m. at MCCs Disc Golf Course. (WOKR13 Rochester)
County gives $21K for southwest Durham disc golf course Jan 20, 2008
DURHAM -- Durham County is kicking in some $21,000 to help build a flying disc golf course in southwest Durham County. . (Herald Sun)
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Roteract of A.T. Still University initiated the disc golf course in Rotary Park ... She also cited the disc golf course as another potential draw for the City. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Today's best bets Jan 19, 2008
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'Shoe tree': Jan 10, 2008
HOWARD LIPIN / Union-Tribune Morley Field Disc Golf Course pro "Snapper" Pierson walked by what's left of the "shoe tree." ... For some reason, people tossed their shoes onto the massive tree, which graced hole No. 2 at Morley Field Disc Golf Course for about three decades ... Oh yeah, it's missed, said Mitch Zunich, who works at the disc golf pro shop. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New street provides more access to North Park Jan 10, 2008
"I'm being e-mailed from all these different areas about two things: Spur Pond trout fishing and the disc golf course," he said ... about the disc golf course in Rotary Park. (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Where did all that snow go? Jan 9, 2008
Brian Woodard, 21, of Union Springs, was sporting a pair of rubber boots Monday afternoon while he readied his equipment for a round of disc golf. Much of the course across from Emerson Park was covered in mud. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Grants reward schools for innovation, creativity Jan 4, 2008
Theresa O'Connell, a kindergarten and reading-recovery teacher at Knollwood Elementary School, received 1,000 to buy disc golf equipment ... The school currently has two disc golf sets of equipment, and it will benefit from the six new sets that will be ordered through Theresa O'Connell's grant she received from the Rapid City Public School Foundation. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Conroe park system growing Dec 25, 2007
Some Conroe parks and recreation amenities by the numbers: * 21 parks * 340 acres of parkland * 52 athletic fields * 14 basketball courts * 12 picnic pavilions * 6 tennis courts * 1 Disc Golf course. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2007. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Md. cricket club gets its turn at bat on its own playing field Dec 17, 2007
Several recreation programs in the surrounding counties offer disc golf, archery and rugby, and the city sponsors an annual frog hop and soapbox derby. About 30 men play with the Maryland Cricket Club, one of the 17 teams that comprise the Washington Metro Cricket Board. (SunSpot.net)
Stariha, Castner Elks Oct. teens of the month Dec 15, 2007
Her hobbies include cooking, making up new recipes, playing the piano, model cars, disc golf and photography. Her future plans include attending either Beloit College or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to study engineering. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
M. SCOTT MORRIS: No pain, no gain, but encouragement helped, too Dec 1, 2007
About seven weeks ago, I was playing disc golf in the north Georgia mountains ... Ill return to disc golf on Sunday. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Power honored for parks efforts Nov 29, 2007
He said Power first stood out soon after starting four years ago when he helped with the design and promotion of the disc golf course at Bethany Lakes Park ... The course was a natural for Power, an avid disc golfer who participates in tournaments when he has the chance to travel. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
