Disc Golf in the media

Oct 31 2002, 09:10 PM

I was just watching "Scubs" and Tom Cavanagh was playing JD's older brother (Ed). They were sitting in JD's living room talking about what they were going to do on Halloween, when Ed says we are going to have to play some frisbee golf. Thats NBC, nation wide. [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img]

Chris Hysell · Nov 01 2002, 08:26 AM

I saw it too. I wanted to post it but got side tracked laughing at that funny show.

Nov 01 2002, 09:53 AM

Yep, saw it too. Always liked that show ever since its debut. Now I like it even more.

seewhere · Nov 01 2002, 10:15 AM

I was in the kitchen getting a beer and thought I heard that..but thought I was hearing things.. COOL

discette · Nov 01 2002, 10:19 AM

Saw a campaign commercial for Norm Coleman. (He is running for US Senate in Minnesota.) There is a clip of Norm and his wife playing catch with a Frisbee. I bet Walter Mondale couldn't throw a Frisbee, let alone catch one. Who would figure the Republican candidate would be the cool one?

anita · Nov 01 2002, 05:18 PM

He would be cool is he was shown spinning that disc on his teeth a la Crazy John. Just playing catch, marginal on cool...

Nov 01 2002, 07:15 PM

There is a guy by the name of Martin Sargent that is a host on Tech TV,(screen savers). He makes statements about disc golf regularly, I think that is cool. The show air's from the San Fransico area.

Nov 02 2002, 10:46 AM

I heard Paul Wellstone could jam like a mutha.

May 04 2003, 09:38 AM

The following is an article in todays edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

By Neal Shulenburger
Disc golf keeping Ash busy

Fayetteville-Jeff Ash of Fayettevile continues to make a name for himself in the world of disc golf.
Ash, 45, recently teamed with Kyle Power of Norman, Okla., to win the amateur advanced men's division at the World Doubles Championship at San Saba, Texas.
"Because it involves hand-eye coordination, disc golf seemed like a natural progression for me," said Ash, a former University of Arkansas baseball player. "It was great to win the world doubles championship, especially after the poor showing I had at the 2002 world championships in Miami."
Disc golf is somewhat similar to golf, except there are no clubs or balls. Participants throw flying discs into baskets that are mounted on poles. The scoring system is the same as gold. Each hole is assigned par, and the object is to get the lowest score possible. Each throw is counted just like a stroke in golf.
Power and Ash had a four round score of 231, finishing five throws ahead of their nearest competitors. they largely won the event because of a course record 53-throw third round.
"For the first two rounds we were up and down, but the third round was lights out," Ash said. "Nothing could go wrong for us."
Now Ash is turning his sights toward his ultimate goal. He wants to win the world amateur masters singles championship and eventuallyturn pro and compete on the Pro Disc Golf Association tour.
"My intention was to turn pro after the world championships in Miami, but I got busy and didn't have alot of time to practice," Ash said. "I didn't like the way I played, so I decided to give it one more year."
For now, Ash plans on competing at the World Amateur Championships in Kansas City and has qualified for the Pro World Championships in Flagstaff, Ariz. He also holds the world record for the 45- to 54- year-old age division with a throw of 557 feet.
Disc golf certainly keeps Ash busy. Ash, a special education teacher in Farmington, has started a disc dying company called Brainwave Disc. He is also president of the Fayetteville Disc Golf Club.
The club consists of approximately 30 players who play regularly at Gulley Park, but Ash and club members are trying to get a second disc golf course built in Fayetteville. Currently, the Gulley Park course is the only course in Fayetteville.
"It's a nice course, and I'm glad that we have it here," Ash said. "But it's a multiple=use park, and when it's busy I'm suprised that more golfers don't get hurt."
Plans for a new course have received tentative approval from the city parks and recreation advisory board, but Ash said the club needs to find a landscape architect to plan a new parking lot before the new course can become a reality.
"It looks like it is going to happen," Ash said. "That's one of the projects that I'm focusing on right now. Disc golf has meant a lot to me, and I would like to help the sport grow in this area."

jeffash · May 04 2003, 12:08 PM

Disclaimer-
I was misquoted, or misunderstood, by the writer.
He asked what was on the horizon for me, and I mentioned that I was going to try to break the my age group world distance record at the next Big D in the Desert. I never stated, or implied, that I had set a world record.
I also was misquoted/misunderstood when I was addressing the safety issues at our park. I said I was surprised that more park users (joggers, walkers, etc...) hadn't been injured by errant discs.
I'm not sure where he got the idea that Kyle and I set a course record either. ???
I am grateful that the article brought some more exposure to disc golf in Northewst Arkansas, and I hope that it expedites the installation of our new course. Many thanks to the Democrat Gazette and Neal!

May 04 2003, 12:51 PM

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memphisdiscgolf · May 04 2003, 06:21 PM

Good Article in the Memphis Commercial Appeal about our Tournament this weekend.

http://www.gomemphis.com/mca/local_n...934087,00.html

May 04 2003, 06:32 PM

nice article,it also didn't say they played from the short tee's(at San Saba)
Adv. my *****
[img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img]LOL

willyc · May 04 2003, 09:58 PM

Way to go YuccaBoy!! [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/proud.gif[/img]

May 04 2003, 10:16 PM

The Daily Oklahoman just printed a FULL PAGE article ON SUNDAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SPORTS SECTION on disc golf in Oklahoma City. This was some great exposure and something nice to show potential sponsors. go here to see
http://www.newsok.com/cgi-bin/show_a...e&TP=getsports:

May 04 2003, 11:22 PM

Jeff, I did not know that you did brainwave dyes! Hey, bring a few to Norman Pro/Am for trade/sale.
As for the course record and world distance, we know you were just putting the baggers spin on it.

jeffash · May 05 2003, 08:49 AM

Jerry, If you have ever done interviews before, you understand the frustration that can result from being misunderstood, or misquoted. I tried to be as specific as possible, but...
The world record part only gives me added incentive to try to break it in June. I hope the next Big D is in June...
No idea where the course record part came from. Kyle? John?[img]/clipart/wink.gif[/img]
The part about me being worried about disc golfers being hurt is hilarious. I bet I get a call from Parks and Rec today.[img]/clipart/proud.gif[/img]
I'll bring a few Brainwaves with me.
Major news coming on the Brainwave front this week!!![img]/clipart/happy.gif[/img]

hapner · May 05 2003, 08:51 AM

The disco kid: Soquel High senior Nate Doss takes his disc golf seriously

May 05 2003, 10:26 AM

Jeff, I understand. I once tried to save a guy that was drowning. There were about 4 or 5 of us trying to find him in murky water. To this day, 26 years later, I still remember the news reporter saying that no one tried to save him. It is frustrating to say or do one thing and then have it reported in another way, because it sounds better.

May 05 2003, 10:29 AM

Marty, that was a good article!

hapner · May 05 2003, 03:52 PM

hi jerry,

if you go to the archive section of the Santa Cruz Sentinel [www.santa-cruz.com], you will find 30 or so articles on disc golf over the past few years..

keithjohnson · May 05 2003, 07:48 PM

hey jeff..at least they got this part right! [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img]

It was great to win the world doubles championship, especially after the poor showing I had at the 2002 world championships in Miami."

jeffash · May 05 2003, 08:49 PM

Keith, I knew I could count on you to remind me... again![img]/clipart/wink.gif[/img]

jbitner · May 05 2003, 11:56 PM

jeff, your weren't the only one that didn't show up in miami. your partner there didn't show that day also. [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/sad.gif[/img] maybe another time. jb

keithjohnson · May 06 2003, 03:05 AM

i'm just glad you remembered you played in miami.... [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img]

by the way the BEAUTIFUL jls you gave me in miami drowned at the fountain during my HORRIBLE first round this year......i had only thrown it 3 times during warm-ups and a couple of times in a field in tucson(i didn't throw it until mid feb)......
i parked it in practice on the hole across the water(number 6) and was using it again for real on that hole(sponsored by lorelei!!)
well unfortunately i slipped in the wet grass and the disc went about 100 feet from the shoreline and about 75 feet beyond the cactus covered island
...needless to say.............that one aint leaving the fountain until they drain it again...

anyways if you are still reading this is it possible to get another earliest run you have 174-175gram jls brainwave??
let me know.......thanks ...keith

jeffash · May 06 2003, 09:35 AM

I'd be honored Big Bit.

Keith- How about a Q-JLS?

May 07 2003, 11:17 AM

from the Powerball website...

Now we're cookin'!

The Juggler from South Africa is back with a fine 13923 contri to open the stakes for May! Well done Jaco...another 14k club member in the making no doubt.

We're still expecting good things from Mr. Jeff Ash - who is a hot candidate to topple Paul's world record at the top of the scoreboard. Jeff is a disc golfer of world standard having recently become the 2003 World Amateur Doubles Disc Golf Advanced Master Champion - we're proud to have him on the board and are equally delighted to have him use our product like this to help boost his game play.

Mountain climbers, jugglers, disc golfers, tennis players, golfers...it doesn't matter what you get up to in your spare time - if you are out there and have a powerball and a pair of powerful wrists as a result, get spinning, get your camera's out and get us those scores!

And like Leonardo...you too could be on top of the world [record scoreboard!]..

Later dudes - Rory

keithjohnson · May 08 2003, 12:04 AM

By Jeff Ash on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 06:35 am:

Keith- How about a Q-JLS?

as much as this will probably shock you,no thanks......i have one that i've thrown about ten times and once i learn to throw it in all conditions,it will save me lots of strokes......but i really love the regular plastic jls...i can throw that a mile and when a liitle beat up i can throw it on hyzer angle into a headwind and it will flip up and fly straight or keep turning...so if you have an older run heavy weight that would be fine....
THANKS ALOT!!!!
i have something cool that i can trade you for it if you want...keith

idahojon · Jul 01 2003, 09:06 PM

We held our first PDGA sanctioned tournament here in Blackfoot, Idaho, this past Saturday. Great article in the local paper on Monday morning. Check it out at: http://www.am-news.com/articles/2003...s/sports02.txt

terrycalhoun · Jul 02 2003, 08:06 AM

Nice coverage, Jon, and it's in the *sports* page - around here if we get coverage it's in "lifestyles" or something like that. Very nice.

Oct 31 2002, 09:10 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Disc Golf in the media I was just watching "Scubs" and Tom Cavanagh was playing JD's older brother (Ed). They were sitting in JD's living room talking about what they were going to do on Halloween, when Ed says we are going to have to play some frisbee golf. Thats NBC, nation wide. [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img]

Nov 01 2002, 08:26 AM	#2
Chris Hysell PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Richmond, Va. Posts: 2,686	Re: Disc Golf in the media I saw it too. I wanted to post it but got side tracked laughing at that funny show. __________________ NOTICE TO ALL FUTURE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS Please confirm all of your plans with possible players prior to sanctioning your events to avoid the complaint they may file with the PDGA.

Nov 01 2002, 09:53 AM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media Yep, saw it too. Always liked that show ever since its debut. Now I like it even more.

Nov 01 2002, 10:15 AM	#4
seewhere PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, TX Ninja Posts: 14,043	Re: Disc Golf in the media I was in the kitchen getting a beer and thought I heard that..but thought I was hearing things.. COOL

Nov 01 2002, 10:19 AM	#5
discette PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,078	Re: Disc Golf in the media Saw a campaign commercial for Norm Coleman. (He is running for US Senate in Minnesota.) There is a clip of Norm and his wife playing catch with a Frisbee. I bet Walter Mondale couldn't throw a Frisbee, let alone catch one. Who would figure the Republican candidate would be the cool one? __________________ Do you like to play with girls?

Nov 01 2002, 05:18 PM	#6
anita PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sec. 4 Row 7, seat 19 Posts: 651	Re: Disc Golf in the media He would be cool is he was shown spinning that disc on his teeth a la Crazy John. Just playing catch, marginal on cool...

Nov 01 2002, 07:15 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media There is a guy by the name of Martin Sargent that is a host on Tech TV,(screen savers). He makes statements about disc golf regularly, I think that is cool. The show air's from the San Fransico area.

Nov 02 2002, 10:46 AM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media I heard Paul Wellstone could jam like a mutha.

May 04 2003, 09:38 AM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media The following is an article in todays edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. By Neal Shulenburger Disc golf keeping Ash busy Fayetteville-Jeff Ash of Fayettevile continues to make a name for himself in the world of disc golf. Ash, 45, recently teamed with Kyle Power of Norman, Okla., to win the amateur advanced men's division at the World Doubles Championship at San Saba, Texas. "Because it involves hand-eye coordination, disc golf seemed like a natural progression for me," said Ash, a former University of Arkansas baseball player. "It was great to win the world doubles championship, especially after the poor showing I had at the 2002 world championships in Miami." Disc golf is somewhat similar to golf, except there are no clubs or balls. Participants throw flying discs into baskets that are mounted on poles. The scoring system is the same as gold. Each hole is assigned par, and the object is to get the lowest score possible. Each throw is counted just like a stroke in golf. Power and Ash had a four round score of 231, finishing five throws ahead of their nearest competitors. they largely won the event because of a course record 53-throw third round. "For the first two rounds we were up and down, but the third round was lights out," Ash said. "Nothing could go wrong for us." Now Ash is turning his sights toward his ultimate goal. He wants to win the world amateur masters singles championship and eventuallyturn pro and compete on the Pro Disc Golf Association tour. "My intention was to turn pro after the world championships in Miami, but I got busy and didn't have alot of time to practice," Ash said. "I didn't like the way I played, so I decided to give it one more year." For now, Ash plans on competing at the World Amateur Championships in Kansas City and has qualified for the Pro World Championships in Flagstaff, Ariz. He also holds the world record for the 45- to 54- year-old age division with a throw of 557 feet. Disc golf certainly keeps Ash busy. Ash, a special education teacher in Farmington, has started a disc dying company called Brainwave Disc. He is also president of the Fayetteville Disc Golf Club. The club consists of approximately 30 players who play regularly at Gulley Park, but Ash and club members are trying to get a second disc golf course built in Fayetteville. Currently, the Gulley Park course is the only course in Fayetteville. "It's a nice course, and I'm glad that we have it here," Ash said. "But it's a multiple=use park, and when it's busy I'm suprised that more golfers don't get hurt." Plans for a new course have received tentative approval from the city parks and recreation advisory board, but Ash said the club needs to find a landscape architect to plan a new parking lot before the new course can become a reality. "It looks like it is going to happen," Ash said. "That's one of the projects that I'm focusing on right now. Disc golf has meant a lot to me, and I would like to help the sport grow in this area."

May 04 2003, 12:08 PM	#10
jeffash PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,436	Re: Disc Golf in the media Disclaimer- I was misquoted, or misunderstood, by the writer. He asked what was on the horizon for me, and I mentioned that I was going to try to break the my age group world distance record at the next Big D in the Desert. I never stated, or implied, that I had set a world record. I also was misquoted/misunderstood when I was addressing the safety issues at our park. I said I was surprised that more park users (joggers, walkers, etc...) hadn't been injured by errant discs. I'm not sure where he got the idea that Kyle and I set a course record either. ??? I am grateful that the article brought some more exposure to disc golf in Northewst Arkansas, and I hope that it expedites the installation of our new course. Many thanks to the Democrat Gazette and Neal!

May 04 2003, 12:51 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img]

May 04 2003, 06:21 PM	#12
memphisdiscgolf Community Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 122	Re: Disc Golf in the media Good Article in the Memphis Commercial Appeal about our Tournament this weekend. http://www.gomemphis.com/mca/local_n...934087,00.html

May 04 2003, 06:32 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media nice article,it also didn't say they played from the short tee's(at San Saba) Adv. my ***** [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img]LOL

May 04 2003, 09:58 PM	#14
willyc Membership Expired Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Disc Golf in the media Way to go YuccaBoy!! [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/proud.gif[/img]

May 04 2003, 10:16 PM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media The Daily Oklahoman just printed a FULL PAGE article ON SUNDAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SPORTS SECTION on disc golf in Oklahoma City. This was some great exposure and something nice to show potential sponsors. go here to see http://www.newsok.com/cgi-bin/show_a...e&TP=getsports:

May 04 2003, 11:22 PM	#16
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media Jeff, I did not know that you did brainwave dyes! Hey, bring a few to Norman Pro/Am for trade/sale. As for the course record and world distance, we know you were just putting the baggers spin on it.

May 05 2003, 08:49 AM	#17
jeffash PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,436	Re: Disc Golf in the media Jerry, If you have ever done interviews before, you understand the frustration that can result from being misunderstood, or misquoted. I tried to be as specific as possible, but... The world record part only gives me added incentive to try to break it in June. I hope the next Big D is in June... No idea where the course record part came from. Kyle? John?[img]/clipart/wink.gif[/img] The part about me being worried about disc golfers being hurt is hilarious. I bet I get a call from Parks and Rec today.[img]/clipart/proud.gif[/img] I'll bring a few Brainwaves with me. Major news coming on the Brainwave front this week!!![img]/clipart/happy.gif[/img]

May 05 2003, 08:51 AM	#18
hapner PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 15	Re: Disc Golf in the media The disco kid: Soquel High senior Nate Doss takes his disc golf seriously

May 05 2003, 10:26 AM	#19
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media Jeff, I understand. I once tried to save a guy that was drowning. There were about 4 or 5 of us trying to find him in murky water. To this day, 26 years later, I still remember the news reporter saying that no one tried to save him. It is frustrating to say or do one thing and then have it reported in another way, because it sounds better.

May 05 2003, 10:29 AM	#20
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media Marty, that was a good article!

May 05 2003, 03:52 PM	#21
hapner PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 15	Re: Disc Golf in the media hi jerry, if you go to the archive section of the Santa Cruz Sentinel [www.santa-cruz.com], you will find 30 or so articles on disc golf over the past few years..

May 05 2003, 07:48 PM	#22
keithjohnson PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: east coast Posts: 2,592	Re: Disc Golf in the media hey jeff..at least they got this part right! [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img] It was great to win the world doubles championship, especially after the poor showing I had at the 2002 world championships in Miami." __________________ VERY sad to see you go mom / 11/28/42---6/6/2006 14 months after saying...so long my brother 8-29-1983....3-24-2005 and now Nancy - gone on 3/9/12 you all will be missed !!

May 05 2003, 08:49 PM	#23
jeffash PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,436	Re: Disc Golf in the media Keith, I knew I could count on you to remind me... again![img]/clipart/wink.gif[/img]

May 05 2003, 11:56 PM	#24
jbitner Community Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 101	Re: Disc Golf in the media jeff, your weren't the only one that didn't show up in miami. your partner there didn't show that day also. [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/sad.gif[/img] maybe another time. jb

May 06 2003, 03:05 AM	#25
keithjohnson PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: east coast Posts: 2,592	Re: Disc Golf in the media i'm just glad you remembered you played in miami.... [img]/msgboard/images/clipart/happy.gif[/img] by the way the BEAUTIFUL jls you gave me in miami drowned at the fountain during my HORRIBLE first round this year......i had only thrown it 3 times during warm-ups and a couple of times in a field in tucson(i didn't throw it until mid feb)...... i parked it in practice on the hole across the water(number 6) and was using it again for real on that hole(sponsored by lorelei!!) well unfortunately i slipped in the wet grass and the disc went about 100 feet from the shoreline and about 75 feet beyond the cactus covered island ...needless to say.............that one aint leaving the fountain until they drain it again... anyways if you are still reading this is it possible to get another earliest run you have 174-175gram jls brainwave?? let me know.......thanks ...keith __________________ VERY sad to see you go mom / 11/28/42---6/6/2006 14 months after saying...so long my brother 8-29-1983....3-24-2005 and now Nancy - gone on 3/9/12 you all will be missed !!

May 06 2003, 09:35 AM	#26
jeffash PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,436	Re: Disc Golf in the media I'd be honored Big Bit. Keith- How about a Q-JLS?

May 07 2003, 11:17 AM	#27
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Disc Golf in the media from the Powerball website... Now we're cookin'! The Juggler from South Africa is back with a fine 13923 contri to open the stakes for May! Well done Jaco...another 14k club member in the making no doubt. We're still expecting good things from Mr. Jeff Ash - who is a hot candidate to topple Paul's world record at the top of the scoreboard. Jeff is a disc golfer of world standard having recently become the 2003 World Amateur Doubles Disc Golf Advanced Master Champion - we're proud to have him on the board and are equally delighted to have him use our product like this to help boost his game play. Mountain climbers, jugglers, disc golfers, tennis players, golfers...it doesn't matter what you get up to in your spare time - if you are out there and have a powerball and a pair of powerful wrists as a result, get spinning, get your camera's out and get us those scores! And like Leonardo...you too could be on top of the world [record scoreboard!].. Later dudes - Rory

May 08 2003, 12:04 AM	#28
keithjohnson PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: east coast Posts: 2,592	Re: Disc Golf in the media By Jeff Ash on Tuesday, May 06, 2003 - 06:35 am: Keith- How about a Q-JLS? as much as this will probably shock you,no thanks......i have one that i've thrown about ten times and once i learn to throw it in all conditions,it will save me lots of strokes......but i really love the regular plastic jls...i can throw that a mile and when a liitle beat up i can throw it on hyzer angle into a headwind and it will flip up and fly straight or keep turning...so if you have an older run heavy weight that would be fine.... THANKS ALOT!!!! i have something cool that i can trade you for it if you want...keith __________________ VERY sad to see you go mom / 11/28/42---6/6/2006 14 months after saying...so long my brother 8-29-1983....3-24-2005 and now Nancy - gone on 3/9/12 you all will be missed !!

Jul 01 2003, 09:06 PM	#29
idahojon PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Blackfoot, ID Posts: 490	Re: Disc Golf in the media We held our first PDGA sanctioned tournament here in Blackfoot, Idaho, this past Saturday. Great article in the local paper on Monday morning. Check it out at: http://www.am-news.com/articles/2003...s/sports02.txt __________________ Jon Lyksett Discimus per vita.

Jul 02 2003, 08:06 AM	#30
terrycalhoun PDGA Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,573	Re: Disc Golf in the media Nice coverage, Jon, and it's in the sports page - around here if we get coverage it's in "lifestyles" or something like that. Very nice.

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