From our website in Columbus:

Columbus Flyer's President - Paul Jay

It is with great sorrow that I have to pass this news along. Gordon Holton is no longer with us on earth. He died in his home.His family doesn't plan to have a memorial, except maybe to spread his ashes at Hoover.We as his discgolf Family will forever miss him, and send our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I will post here when we decide a way to have a memorial for Gordon, as a discgolf community.My heart is heavy, Gordon was a friend, as we all are, I really can't grip it.If you'd like to talk more, you can call me in eve. at *******, Take Care Gordon, May you rest in Peace!


He will be missed by all that knew him! Email if you want to talk...... [email protected] , obviously I didn't want to leave Paul phone number up for everyone. Rest in peace Gordo!

What a sad day in the disc golf family.

Gordon was not only a great person to be around, he was also a very talented disc golfer. I had to good fortune to play with Gordon on numerous occasions, I first met him through Brent Hambrick. My prayers go out to Gordon's family.

Gordon was one of the nicest people I've ever met through DG. Always had a kind word to say, always willing to help out, fun guy to play a round with in a tournament or casual. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

I met Gordon, he was in my group in a tournament about 2 years ago in Rochester Flying Disc Open. He won the tournament by a few strokes over Joe Klosky and Doug Corea. He was a super good player.

http://www.pdga.com/tournament/tournament_results.php?TournID=3732#Open

He was very helpful with pointers on my throwing technique and on my game. I don't understand how he could pass away, he was a young guy and healthy. It makes no sense.

Gordon was a great guy - I'll miss you Gordon, as will many others. We love you.

OH MY GOD! WOW!

I knew Brent a little but I feel like I knew Gordo alot more, I can't believe this. Gordon was a big supporter of the Can-Am series. They should make a trophy that rotates from winner to winner each year, and they should call it the Holton Cup. 2003 Can-Am CHAMP! GORDON HOLTON WILL BE MISSED! :( :( :(

I like that idea Kevin. I've passed it on to the Can-Am director, and a bunch of other Can Am players.

We definitely will be thinking of him at the Can Am tournaments this weekend.

Team Jenkins will deeply miss Gordon!! Its sad that the future of disc golf will be missing such a great man! Much Love!! Rest in Peace!!

At the Can Am tournament today we were all thinking of Gordy. In honor of him I did a few left foot forward putts( with that push-putt style), and made 3 out of 4!

I was sad to hear of Gordon's untimely passing. Gordon had installed the little course in Delaware, Ohio, where I first learned to play four years ago or so. I was so thrilled that Gordon would take the time to play rounds with us old beginners. At the time we met, I was serving as a bishop in Delaware; when Gordon heard of that, he always made it a point to curb his sometimes colorful language when we were around. He told me that he did not have much interest in church, but that he respected those who did, and we had no problem relating to each other out on the course.

He was so friendly, so willing to share his knowledge, and such an enthusiastic ambassador of the game. I recall one time when I threw a Z-XS as hard as I could possibly throw and it wound up leaning up against the pole on the last hole (about 260 ft or so.) Gordon got all excited, gave me a big high five, and really whooped it up. A few weeks later, he aced the same hole and it was my turn to whoop it up in his honor.

At any rate, Gordon was a great guy, and I am so sad that he is gone. I stopped by the course in Delaware yesterday and said a prayer for the soul of a dear friend. I did not know him long, or really well, but I knew him well enough and long enough to love him. Should plans be made for some sort of memorial for him, please post them.

RIP, Gordon.

Karl Nehring

The following is from today's Delaware (Ohio) Gazette:

Gordon Robert Holton

Gordon Robert Holton, 42, of Delaware, died June 2, 2005. He was a gifted artist and craftsman. He was an avid disc golfer and will be sadly missed by his extended disc golf family.

He is survived by his mother, Janet Deans Holton of Luckey; brothers, Bruce (Sybil) Holton of Rochester, N.Y., Gene (Heather) Holton of Buffalo, N.Y., and Ken Holton; sisters, Susan Tabor of Gibsonburg, and Pam Gordon of Mount Vernon; a maternal aunt, Nancy (Skip) Bub of Delmar, N.Y.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A private service was held in his honor. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity.

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So freaking young !! I did not know the man but he sounded like an A+ guy. Was he a competitive Pro ??

My condolences to his family and ALL his Disc Golf family.

Won several B tiers over the last few years. upper 980's rating. Very good putter. Best putter I've ever seen with a left-foot forward style.

I'll miss your Gordon. We had some fun over the years that's for sure.

For those who don't know Gordon was the 2003 PFDO Pro Masters champion.

Wow, very sad news.
I was lucky enough to have played many rounds with Gord at various Can-Am events over the years. A great ambassador to the sport and true friend to his fellow players.

Kevin's suggestion for an annual award gets my support. Both Gord and Brent must stay in our hearts as we carry on while we still can.

Things Gordon taught me:

1. Never tell somebody how well they are doing if they are having a hot round, it might jinx them.

2. That I am doing pretty well for my age.

3. Some other things I forgot