Early this morning, Scott Wolfe passed away. He suffered a seizure as a result of his battle with brain cancer from which he did not recover.

Scott was very active in disc golf: He was one of the original persons involved in the creation and molding of the Warwick disc golf course into what it is today. He was an avid rules supporter and involved with the PDGA rules committee in the past. He was a genuine person, in love with the sport and the teaching to those that were just beginning, including me.

I ask that you say a prayer for his family, his wife, Julie, his son, Dustin, and his daughter, Melody, as they mourn their loss, and remember the loss that not only the PDGA, but disc golf as a family, has suffered. God speed, and �Yeah Putt.�

From Dan Doyle on the NEFA Discussion Board:

scott was the consummate "adult-child". what a mix of youthful innocence, energy, and enthusiasm, especially when it came to disc sports. scott lived and breathed disc golf, yet he also put a premium on spending quality time with his wife Julie and his son and daughter. scott didn't always see eye-to-eye with some in the disc community, probably because he was so passionate about the sport and particularly with regard to rules interpretations. but those of us who knew scott well knew where he was coming from and knew that his heart and his energy were in the right place. somewhere out in the cosmos right now there are discs lying around that scott forgot to retrieve because he was in a rush to pursue his next moment of fun....

You'll always be in my prayers Scott. Thanks for the great week of golf when you visited North Texas. Wishing your family the very best.

Truly a sad day...

I had the pleasure of competing with Scott on both the ultimate field and the disc golf course. His energy and competitive passion will be sorely missed.

My thoughts are with his family...

Scott Wolfe was a great friend, both on and off the course. His energy, enthusiasm, and passion for disc sports was incredible. He was a fierce competitor, but balanced this with a youthful innocence and excitement. Scott's enthusiasm was especially obvious when it came to discussions about PDGA rules or course design issues. Along with Steve Brinster, Scott was one of the main influences for the design and evolution of the Warwick (NY) Disc Golf Course, which has quickly gained recognition as a world-class course. One of the highlights of his life was a 2-month journey he took several summers ago visiting many of the top courses in the southwest and west coast. Scott was like a kid in a candy store on this trip. Scott had a particular knack for "recruiting" volunteers for our work days. His method was to walk up to recreational players who happened to be playing our course during a workday and somehow convince them they'd have more fun with a rake and a shovel than throwing a disc. Before we knew what was happening, our workforce would double. It was amazing. Scott was also renowned for leaving discs all over the course. I think He was so focused on getting to the next hole for the next opportunity to scream in joy that he'd completely forget about the extra practice shots he'd just thrown. Scott, wherever you are, we know it's a better place because of your infectious spirit.....

Played a round with Scott at Pease Park here in Austin. Great guy. He is and will be remembered.

Scott was passionate about all his endeavors, traveling with his family, ultimate (where we met and I introduced him to disc golf) and his lastest passion, disc golf. He loved playing for the pure joy of the disc flight and friendship. Scott will always be with us and our prayers are with Julie, Dustin and Melody. Next time you play throw a "warm up throw" for Scott, we will miss you...

Sad news. Thanks for some great memories Scott, and thanks for showing me around Warwick. I will miss you. DD

Such a sad bit of news.

I'm keeping a good thought for you, Scott.

My best wishes to his family.

--joethemason

I first "met" Scott on this Discussion board and we hit it off such that we roomed together at 1999 Pro Worlds in Rochester. We had a great time talking too late on tournament nights about the minutiae of course design, rules and ratings for both courses and players. I had the opportunity to visit his fine family two more times since then to see his team's wonderful work at Warwick, the most recent being Animalfest last summer. Even in his weakened state last summer, he was determined to see the action, see my enjoyment playing Warwick and challenge his capacities discussing their course ratings, latest design tweaks, WCP/SSA, par and other topics he loved. The best part was when he insisted on throwing a practice round to show me the special extended tees at Rutgers the following week for the Jersey Jam. Scott, I'll miss ya buddy. Help all those folks in the great beyond understand some of that stuff for when I hope to join you some day...

A Memorial Service for Scott is planned for Friday, Feb 14th at 2:00 PM at the Unitarian Fellowship Church, 21 Normandy Heights Rd, in Morristown, NJ. Following the service and burial, a gathering will take place at the church. For directions to the church, please contact 973-540-1177. At this time, no wake
or other visitation is scheduled, although there
will probably be something scheduled for the weekend in deference to Scott's Jewish heritage. Please contact me if you need info:
dan@brakewell.com

I knew I felt another rift in the force...
RIP Scott...

very sad news.. Our thougghts and prayers go out to his family..

Scott was always the first one to greet me when I pulled up in my car. He'd be sitting there with Reggae music blaring full volume. Scott always took control of every situation and was the natural leader, a very strong personality.

The most emotional thing I will remember, playing a round with his son Dustin last year, only 8 years old, and when we came up to hole 6 he saw his father on the tee pad concentrating on his shot, and Dustin ran over to him and said "Hi dad" and Scott stopped his shot and leaned over to hug his son, smiling from ear to ear, it was obvious he was so much in love with his little boy. Now that little boy has just memories of a really great father...and a heck of a sidearm!

Florida disc golfers send our condolences. I started on the Rutgers course more than 20 years ago and know that our sport has been very fortunate to have people like Scott who shine their light into the disc golf world. Our sympathy goes out to his friends and family.

I spoke to Scott's wife Julie who sounds to be doing fairly well so far, she said after the ceremony, people will be asked to go to the cemetary and then return to the fellowship for an informal gathering and meal.
The family will be accepting visitors as they sit Shiva at their home in Rockaway NJ on saturday, sunday and monday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm

I met Scott on his trip a few years back. I am sure he would tell you that if you can make it happen you owe it to yourself to get out there and wonder. Even if it is for only a week, it is worth the effort. He showed a large amount of passion and enthusiasm for the sport. I always enjoy spending time with people who have something to say, he had something to say. The NY/NJ area has lost a great force. So have we.

To know Scott was to love him. He was just one of those people that you liked right away. He made you feel at ease and never hurried by. To see him in my minds eye all I see is his big goofy smile and to hear his laughter.

His passing marks a serious blow to our MADC family, though his positive and take action attitude will endure and benefit folks for years to come.

Thank you Scott. God's speed.

There is also a memorial thread at the MADC Message Board for those interested. www.madisc.org (http://www.madisc.org)

This news is really sad and touches all of us in the nj/ny area especially. Scott was the main reason i got into the sport as much as i did. Within a week of playing he was already inviting me to Yesterdays and gave me a list of discs he thought i should be throwing. Once received, he essentially taught me how to throw and all the different styles, and even the roller. I also very much admired the enthusiasm he always showed on and off the course. I owe most of my success and love of the sport to Scott for getting me so involved in competitions, always helping and rooting me on in my first tournament. We will miss you dearly Scott. My condolences to Scotts family, Julie, Dustin and Melody.

I started my Disc Golf adventure in Newport News, Virginia in 1998 and ater retiring from the Navy back in 99 settled with my family in New Jersey. I first met Scott at Rutgers and I shared his passion in Disc Golf. I was fortunate to play many recreational rounds with Scott and his son Dustin. I'll never forget playing at NY states one year and getting lucky enough to be in the finals for the CTP contest, an Innova DISCatcher. Scott also made the finals with about 10 others. Scott won the CTP contest and was so proud to win it for Dustin. It really was something to see Scott's passion for Disc Golf and to get a glimpse of the passion he had for his family. I got to share some time with Scott at last years NY States and I marvelled at his strength, courage and his genuine concern for others at a time of great personal challenge.

Looks like Steady Ed got a great doubles partner.

We will miss you Scott, thanks for the memories and may God Bless your family in all their future endeavors.

Cubby

Scott came down to Florida a few years back. He had posted on our board looking to get together to play a round here in Fort Lauderdale. I answered and we hooked up. Great player, nice guy. When he became ill I sent him an email wishing him well. He took the time to answer and say thank you for the message. What an enthusiastic player and true gentleman. I hope wherever he is now that the course has many "true par fours." Fort Lauderdale Disc Golf Club sends their prayers and condolences to his family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Scott's family. I had the pleasure of spending a couple of days with him when stayed with me on his visit to Austin. He was truly one the nicest people I ever met in the Disc Golf community.

Scott was a friend. He was instrumental in helping me with my game, and building up my confidence. We took a great weekend trip to Brandywine in Delaware after he had been diagnosed. It was, on numerous levels, an enlightening trip, and one I won't soon forget. Due to his illness, he couldn't do some of things on the course that he used to do, and it frustrated him. But as he himself said to me, he wanted me to experience the course, and to grow my game, and that was more than enough reason for him to go.

The first time I met Scott, at Warwick, he joined some of my pals and we played the course. I'll never forget (and Joe G. and Gary M. can verify this) that on hole 14, a long downhill hole, he called a shot on the short basket. Scott said he was going to roll his disc all the way, jump it over a specific boulder at the bottom right through the treeline, and ace it. Well, I'll be damned if he didn't just about do that, jumping that disc off the boulder to within 2 feet of the basket. Amazing.

That was Scott. His funeral, as far as those things go, was a beautiful ceremony, a tribute to a guy who showed more courage over the past year than one could ever envision. As I often said to my wife, I stood in awe of his courage, and still do. I plan on dedicating a hole at the new extension at Warwick when it's done

I'll miss you Wolfie.

Memorial Donations for the Wolfman can be made to:

NY Brain Tumor Project
Weill Med. College
C/o Susan Pannullo, MD
525 E. 68th st
NY NY 10021

Hi - this is Julie, Scott's wife. I just wanted to thank the disc golf community for all their warm wishes and support during this difficult time for me and the kids. I have been wonderfully overwhelmed with all the support from all his disc golf buddies, and the nice things everyone had to say about Scott. It is so nice to know that he touched so many people's lives from coast to coast, and that everyone will remember his passion for life.

His memorial service was perfect. Dan Doyle had beautiful things to say in representation of the disc golf community and their friendship. Everyone, from singing Bob Marley's One Love, to his friends throwing a disc around at the gravesite after the funeral, helped with the perfect closure to his life.

I am also so honored that his friends at Warwick are naming the new 18 holes in his memory. "Wolfe Woods" (as the name being bounced around) will feel particularly special since this is the part of the course that will have many water holes, which is something Scott really wanted to see, and pushed for the long 14 which is currently the only water on the course. I plan on sponsoring the front nine in his honor, since I know he would want to put much back into the sport and particularly his favorite course! I can't wait to play the Wolfe Woods memorial section with Dustin (our son), who will keep Scott's legacy alive in the disc golf world.

I also wanted everyone to know that myself and the kids (Dustin and Melody) are taking a cross-country trip this summer in Scott's honor, culminating at the World's in Flagstaff, AZ. We hope to see some of you there!

Peace and love,
Julie

Truly awesome news Julie! Great to hear you sounding so strong and positive! As you know, Dan and crew are focused and determined to make the new 18 at warwick a reality as soon as possible! He has mentioned the fall as being his goal for the first 9.... God Bless you and Dustin and Melody and looking foward to seeing you three on the course. Dont forget the Animal Fest is early this year, May 30 and June 1......lots of love Bill N and the Newmans

Hello all. I received the following info from Julie Wolfe about the Have A Chance Walk to Fight Brain Tumors and unfortunately couldn't get the information up on the message board until after the event. However, you can still make contributions through Nov 30 on the website. -Jeff


Hi Jeff,

If you could still post it, that would be great. Actually, people can make contributions through Nov 30 on the website. The more the merrier.

It was an awesome way to remember Scott. I saw many people, from his Drs to people in our support group. Plus my family was with me, my kids, siblings, and nieces. It was a great time. Julie




Greetings Everyone!

Dustin, Melody and myself are participating in the Have A Chance Walk to Fight Brain Tumors, taking place on Sunday, October 29th. We are walking as a team, TEAM WOLFE.

If anyone would like to join us, and be a part of Team Wolfe, we would love to have you. And of course, if you would like to support the two sponsoring organizations: Have A Chance and The Brain Tumor Society, that would be wonderful. These are both great organizations to help fund a cure, and also offer invaluable support to victims and their families.

We would like see as many as possible not have to go through what we have.

Our team goal is to raise at least $2,000, with individual goals of $500 minimum.

You can sponsor us directly by going to www.haveachancewalk.org (http://www.haveachancewalk.org), then "view all teams", go to Team Wolfe, and click on a participant that you would like to sponsor under. You can also sign up to join Team Wolfe at the same place, if you would like to join us.

Thanks for your support always,
In peace and hope,
Julie