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2012 PDGA Players of the Year and Rookies of the Year

TourManager — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:34:50 -0400

PDGA members playing in the Men’s and Women’s Open Pro divisions earn POY/ROY points based on their place of finish in PDGA B-Tiers and above. Additional Bonus points are earned by top ten finishers in categories such as Annual Rating, Total Earnings, Total Wins, Earnings Average, and Winning Average.

Innovation Grant Deadline Approaches

OfficeManager — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:31:37 -0400

The deadline for submission of applications for the first round of 2013 Innovation Grants is June 3, 2013.

The Masters of the House

mdownes — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:43:32 -0400

At the 2013 Tim Selinske United States Masters Championships in Burlington, NC, the stage was set for an exciting finish on Sunday. Nearly every division was tight going into the final round, which would make for some late afternoon drama. The forecast called for thunderstorms all day, and the rain began to fall in the early morning ho

BSN Broadcast Tonight!

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:13:44 -0400

The disc golf community has been talking about this for years and the day is finally here. Beginning Monday, May 20, disc golf’s television premier will happen with the launch of Beach Sports Network.

Sportsmanship Nominations Sought

PDGADirector — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:26:50 -0400

The PDGA is requesting nominations for candidates for the annual Bob West Memorial Award for Sportsmanship, where a sportsman or sportswoman is defined as someone who exemplifies sportsmanship both on and off the disc golf course, observes the rules of play, and wins or loses with grace."

Nice Guys Can Finish First

mdownes — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:06 -0400

The 2013 Tim Selinske United States Masters Championships came to a close today, and it was obvious that Tim was smiling down on the players as the rain held off for most of the day. And the winners are…

Rain, Rain Go Away

mdownes — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:15:21 -0400

When day two of the 2013 Tim Selinske United States Masters Championships was set to begin, the clouds started to build over Cedarock Park. The Carolinas have a propensity to deliver afternoon showers in late Spring, and today would be no different. With a two hour downpour in the early afternoon, the players would not only be challeng

1000+ Years of Disc Golf!

TourManager — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:44 -0400

The 2013 Tim Selinske United States Masters Championship has 53 Pro Members of the Professional Disc Golf Association competing in four divisions.

FreestyleMagazine – For creative people who like to play!

PDGADirector — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:03:46 -0400

“Freestyle; a performance or routine featuring free, unrestricted movement, intended to demonstrate an individual’s special skills or style.“

A More Experienced Crowd

mdownes — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42:01 -0400

The 2013 PDGA Major schedule continues on this weekend in Burlington, NC.

A Nice Twist

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:26:43 -0400

Team Twisted Flyer didn’t necessarily set out to be first, but it wants to make sure it makes an impact that lasts.

Major Bidders

mdownes — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:27:00 -0400

The locations of two Major events for the 2015 calendar for the PDGA were up for bid throughout the off season. The 2015 Tim Selinske US Masters Championship and the 2015 Amateur World Championships were looking for a home. Bids poured in over the winter break and several cities proposed to host these prestigious disc golf events. Although many intriguing bids were submitted,

Down to the Wire

steveganz — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:56:20 -0400

Reigning World Champ Paul McBeth hit a 35 foot (10.5 meter) birdie putt on the 72nd hole to win the Latitude 64 Copenhagen Open - The Major this afternoon.

The Plot Thickens

steveganz — Sat, 11 May 2013 16:34:37 -0400

Oklahoma southpaw Devan Owens shot a Valbyparken course record 13 down 54, unofficially rated at 1071, to vault into a 3 stroke lead heading into Sunday’s final round at the Latitude 64 Copenhagen Open – the Major.

Stars and Stripes

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:57:53 -0400

While the host Danish flag is red and white, it’s the red, white and blue of Team USA that dominates the leader boards after 36 holes at the Latitude 64 Copenhagen Open – the Major.

Schuster-risk's Pay Off

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:34:38 -0400

Round 1 at Valbyparken and the Latitude 64 Copenhagen Open saw some players’ discs soar while others were brought down to earth as they struggled to negotiate the OB lines and the gaps between the groves of oak and birch trees.

Denmark It On the Calendar

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:32:41 -0400

This week finds the world’s finest players gathering in Denmark for the Latitude 64 Copenhagen Open, the first PDGA Professional Major of the 2013 Pro Tour. Hosted by the København Frisbee Klub, this longtime and popular EuroTour event is also being held as a Major for the first time.

Special Olympics Disc Golf!

TourManager — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:31:46 -0400

On March 1-3, Special Olympics South Carolina held their 2013 Mid-Winter games in Charleston, South Carolina. Drawing from 16 “Areas” (generally groups of counties) throughout the state, the games were attended by 920 Special Olympics Athletes, 200 Unified Partners, and 500 Special Olympics Volunteers.

It's Raining Birdies

martygregwah — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:55:14 -0400

The 4th stop on the National Tour Elite Series came to an end today as the final putts hit the chains at the Hall of Fame Classic in Appling, GA. Rain, rain, and more rain pummeled the 3 courses at the International Disc Golf Center, not to mention the hundreds of competitors, for most of round 1, all of rounds 2 and 3, and the first half of the final round.

Blame It On The Rain

martygregwah — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:43:02 -0400

All eyes were on the Doppler for most of the morning while preparing for day 2 of the Hall of Fame Classic here at the International Disc Golf Center. It wasn't a question of whether or not it was going to rain, it was when and how much.

Too Close To Call

martygregwah — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:54:35 -0400

This afternoon marked the beginning the 4th event in the National Tour Elite Series, the Hall of Fame Classic presented by Prodigy Disc.

A Quick Turn

mdownes — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:06:22 -0400

The 2013 National Tour continues this week in Appling, GA with the Disc Golf Hall of Fame Classic presented by Prodigy Disc. Due to last minute scheduling conflicts, players were asked to make a quick turn-around after last week’s National Tour event, theread more

2013 PDGA Spring Summit

PDGAStaff — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:38:31 -0400

The 2013 PDGA Board of Directors Spring summit will be held on May 6-7 at the PDGA International Disc Golf Center in Appling, GA. Check out the 2013 Spring Summit Agenda and see what's on tap.

Daisy Chains Women's Tournament

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:50:30 -0400

The second and now annual Daisy Chains wrapped up on April 21st in Watsonville, CA at the beautiful Pinto Lake. After their impressive inaugural year, Christine Hernlund and the Daisy Chains staff had plenty of hype to live up to.

Texas Women's Disc Golf Championship

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:35:40 -0400

A popular question in the disc golf world right now is “What does it takes to run a women’s only tournament?” Who better to answer that question than Ed Coffey, Tournament Director for the Texas Women’s Championship? The 2010 TWC, with 98 participants, currently holds the record for most female disc golfers at one event (record based on PDGA sanctioned events).

The Comeback Cup

martygregwah — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:55:47 -0400

After 3 days of watching the best players in the world at the Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup, I can tell you with confidence that DeLaveaga is truly one of the most challenging and brutal courses in the world, both mentally and physically. At the same time, it’s also one of the most awe-inspiring.

Congrats to the Masters Cup Winners

martygregwah — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:57:43 -0400

Congratulations to Catrina Ulibarri, Paul McBeth, Jonathan Baldwin, Doug Werner, and Rick Voakes for their victories in Santa Cruz this weekend at The 2013 Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup! Many of the divisions had very exciting finishes that came right down to the wire.

Phee Phi-lo Phum

martygregwah — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:18:00 -0400

Day 2 at The Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup was yet another gorgeous day with perfect weather. When the first cards of the day were teeing off it was brisk and foggy but by 9AM everything was back to the normal Nor Cal climate. The wind was again a non-factor today and one would expect scores to improve compared to round 1.

A Perfect Day At DeLa

martygregwah — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:04:17 -0400

It's hard to explain what it's like to experience a course like DeLaveaga, or a tournament like the Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup....at DeLaveaga. Even the drive leading up to the course is pretty incredible.

On With the Show

martygregwah — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:43:00 -0400

The 2013 National Tour Elite Series presented by Vibram Disc Golf continues today in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA as the the "Steady" Ed Memorial Masters Cup kicks off at the world famous DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course.

Points Standings for the 2013 National Tour

mdownes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:53:48 -0400

The 2013 National Tour Elite Series sponsored by Vibram Disc Golf features the top players in the Men’s and Women’s Open divisions as they compete in the fifth annual Drive for the Championship. This points based series consists of the first seven National Tour events plus the series finale, the Vibram Open.

For the Love of Flying Discs — TeeBoxx Brings Fly Gear to the Point-of-Play

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:53:39 -0400

What if you could buy a new disc, or set of new discs, near the first tee of your local course? Would you do it?

World Record Broken to Raise Money for College Team

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:13:24 -0400

The University of Cailifornia at Santa Barbara had qualified for the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships, but they still had another feat ahead of them. The NCDGC is hosted in North Augusta, South Carolina. They needed to help raise money so they could make the trip.

Call for Candidates

PDGADirector — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:17:11 -0400

If you have ever thought to yourself that the PDGA should do this or the PDGA should do that, then the annual PDGA elections are your opportunity to get involved with your membership association to help make some of those things happen.

Intern Wanted!

mdownes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:42:42 -0400

The PDGA is looking for a summer intern to fulfill school credit hours. The internship program represents a full-time opportunity (minimum of 40 hours per week) for conscientious students to have the best twelve-week (at a minimum) experience of their academic careers.

Why So Many 1100s at Memorial?

cgkdisc — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:07:12 -0400

The Memorial Championship presented by Discraft has produced half of the highest rated rounds in history.

Spring Break & NCDGC Come to an End

MembershipsManager — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:05:03 -0400

The 2013 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships finally came to an end this afternoon after 4 long days of competitive play at the Hippodrome Disc Golf Complex in North Augusta, SC.

Crowning an Individual National Champion

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:24:10 -0400

The players filled the courses at the Hippodrome complex Saturday with excitement and anticipation for individual competition. Team play is not only about how they can function as a unit, but also the individual pieces of the puzzle. Now, instead of all playing together, the teams were split up and spread out over the

Day Two Of the Collegiate Nationals

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:47:26 -0400

Day two of the 2013 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships played host to some very exciting disc golf action. As the players arrived to the Hippodrome complex, they were treated to sunny skies and much better weather than the previous day.

Worlds Biggest Disc Golf Weekend

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:58:58 -0400

For 23 years this event has been spreading and sharing the sport of disc golf around the world. Creator, John Houck started this event to promote the sport for a healthier lifestyle. Over the years, this event has been hosted in over 200 cities and 15 countries. The event was always disc golf's version of a "fun run," with an emphasis on participation rather than competition.

Wet Start to the National Collegiate Championships

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:41:48 -0400

Day one of the 2013 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships kicked off with a boom...literally. The skies opened up overnight and continued to drench the Hippodrome complex throughout the day. Fortunately for the players, they only were required to play

The National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:16:38 -0400

Well, Spring has sprung in North Augusta which means the flowers are blooming, the Masters is just around the corner and, more importantly in the disc golf world, the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships are about to get underway. The NCDGC is the National Championship crowning event for collegiate disc golf.

Glass Blown Still Open

Rusco — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:31:44 -0400

Final preparations for the 11th Annual Glass Blown Open are taking place in Emporia, Kansas. This is shaping up to be the best GBO to date and there is still time to register as all divisions are available to sign up for.

Bid Deadline for 2015 Majors Approaches

PDGADirector — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:45:19 -0400

The Professional Disc Golf Association released the Bid Guidelines for PDGA Major Events for events in the years 2014 and 2015 in April of 2012.

Dubs Champs

PDGADirector — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:11:06 -0400

Survival was the name of the game today during the final rounds of the 2013 PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championship, as wind gusts topping 30 mph tested the mettle of the competitors throughout the day.

Best Shot, Best Courses

PDGADirector — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 08:40:33 -0400

The 2013 PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championship, hosted by Circular Productions and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, kicked off on Saturday morning under cloudy and cold conditions.

Amateur World Doubles

PDGADirector — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:01:20 -0400

The 2013 PDGA Amateur World Doubles Championship, hosted by Circular Productions and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, tees off tomorrow from beautiful Selah Ranch in Mount Vernon, Texas.

Women's Tournaments "Spring"ing into 2013

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:52:31 -0400

With the rapid-growing women’s disc golf scene, the PDGA Women’s Committee is proud to cover two women’s tournaments happening the weekend of April 20-21, 2013: Texas Women’s Championship and Daisy Chains Women's Tournament.

True Amateur!

TourManager — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:15:58 -0400

The Professional Disc Golf Association is pleased to announce that the organization will be shifting to a “True Amateur” format for the PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Championships, beginning this year in Emporia, Kansas.

Wire-to-Wire Win

martygregwah — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:34:19 -0400

There's something different about the final day of a big disc golf tournament. Obviously there's the fact that the winners will be crowned, but there's something else in the air that's difficult, maybe even impossible, to truly explain to someone who hasn't been there all week. Everyone has a different attitude and demeanor.