Record wrecked! 1,035 disc golf holes in 24 hours (story and video)
August 12, 2010
Nearly a month ago we published a story about Donovan Baker breaking the record for most Disc Golf holes in 24 hours. Well, word must have gotten out because less than a month after his success the record has been broken again. Here is an excerpt, video and link to the full article: Read more
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Course of the Month – Highbridge Hills, Wisconsin
August 11, 2010
Our second course of the month covers a huge Disc Golf complex out of Northern Wisconsin – Highbridge Hills. Eric Townley has been kind enough to supply the below article and a TON of great images that detail why it’s one of his favorite vacation spots and one of the leading courses in the country.
We are currently searching for our next course of the month entry – check out how easy it is to get your name and favorite course up on our site.
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Highbridge Hills Disc Golf Complex
by Eric Townley
Highbridge Hills is located near Lake Superior on one of the highest hilltops in Ashland County. This area is ideal for disc golf, biking, camping, hiking, snowboarding, skiing and tubing. Not only is HIghbridge HIlls an ideal atmosphere to play and relax, it also practices “green” standards by building and creating the property certified organic. The layout for Highbridge Hills disc golf courses is spread out over 300 acres. Upon completion, ten courses will dot the country side, 180 holes total. We have the largest disc golf complex in the world.
Highbridge Hills Sports Complex (HHSC) was founded by John Jokinen in 2004. Starting with disc golf courses, he continues to develop the land every year adding additional courses, biking and hiking trails, campgrounds, lodging accommodations and continually schedules a wide variety of winter and summer outdoor activity events! The biggest event held so far was the 26th PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships™ that took place August 1-5, 2007. Nearly 400 players from 10 different countries were there to engage in the most important disc golf event of the year at the largest disc golf facility in the world… Highbridge Hills. Night disc golf at Highbridge Hills is a one-of-a-kind experience. Baskets are illuminated every night and lights just bright enough to walk and play are lit in Chestnut Grove, our 9-hole course next to the campground. Hole # 5 is the weekly scene on Saturday night of a huge bon fire. “You must throw through, around, or over the fire!” Our campers and guests make the most of it to experience disc golf most uniquely… only in Highbridge!
Nicely Manicured Fairways
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Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsDisc golf has a pro tour, and momentum – ESPN
August 9, 2010
The following excerpt comes from an article published on ESPN.com nearly 1 year ago. We are sharing it for those who missed it because it offers great exposure and shows that the media giants, like ESPN, are paying attention.
Disc golf has a pro tour, and momentum
Jack McCluskey
LEICESTER, Mass. — In many ways, Avery Jenkins and disc golf have grown up together.
His parents picked up the sport in the ’80s, planned family vacations to places where they could catch a tournament on the weekends and bought disc golf baskets for the backyard. Now Jenkins, 31, is closing in on his 10th year of traveling on the pro disc golf tour, making a living playing the sport.
“[Most] kids grow up playing basketball in the backyard,” Jenkins said. “I was in the backyard shooting at disc golf baskets.”
This past weekend, Jenkins and his sister, Valarie, were two of 177 pros entered in the Vibram Open, the final stop on the Professional Disc Golf Association National Tour. With a total payout of almost $50,000, the Vibram Open is also one of the richest tournaments in disc golf. As defending champions, Avery and Valarie stood to pocket $2,500 and $1,500, respectively, if they could pull off repeats in Leicester
Instead of using a club, just pull your arm back and let 'er rip.
So although it was the middle of August, this Christmas tree farm — the Maple Hill course is closed from Thanksgiving to Christmas so that people can cut and cart their own trees — was bustling with activity. With the mercury climbing close to 90 degrees, and the sky high and cloudless, a group of about 20 people gathered at the top of a hill and waited for the clock to strike noon.
Standing on the crest of the hill, backs to the trees lining the road, the spectators watched a red disc zip over rows of still-young pine trees and a green swath of grass sloping down the hill toward a medium-sized, lily-pad-dotted pond. They murmured approvingly as the disc settled softly onto the ground on the far side of the pond, just inside an overgrown, rutted cart path, in a landing zone marked with wood chips.
It was a fine first shot for the man in the lime green shirt, Barry Schultz, who came into the final day of the three-round tournament at an astounding 18 under par. Schultz shot a 49 on the first day of play at the par-62 course, breaking the year-old course record of 51 set by, surprise surprise, Avery Jenkins. And he would go on to win the tournament in a runaway, finishing with a 25-under 161, 7 shots ahead of the rest of the field.
His second shot would take him past the cart path, over more rows of young pines and into some open space lined with wood chips just before the tree-line proper. Past that open space was a square swatch that had been cleared from the full-grown woods and boxed in with planking.
In the center of that swatch stood the pin, complete with a blue cloth flag with a white number 1 on it, flapping in the breeze. The only difference between this and a traditional golf pin is, on the pole hangs a metal basket, and hanging above the basket are a number of metal chains. This is the first disc golf basket, or Pole Hole. And it stood a mere 760 feet away from the tee box.
For Schultz and the other top pros teeing off on the final card at noon, the distance isn’t the hard part. A good driver will take care of the distance. It’s making a good shot, avoiding the rows of trees, setting up a makable putt and, maybe most of all, keeping dry.
After all, this is disc golf. And as Schultz said, holding up a driver disc, “Throw this in the water, you just lost your driver.”
Read the full article on Disc Golf from ESPN
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsGet Custom Stamped Discs from Innova & Discraft
August 6, 2010
Custom discs are great for tournaments or promoting a local club or business. Below are some key things to keep in mind along with information on how to order custom discs from Discraft & Innova.
- There is usually a minimum order qty. of 100
- You will need to supply your own art – however, Innova does supply some templates that you can download
- It can take 3-5 weeks for orders to be delivered
- There can be special pricing and free merchandising depending for certain qualified orders and events
- Orders cannot be handled completely online and need to be coordinated with each merchants sales teams
Here are some helpful links to get you started:
Innova Regular Custom Discs Information
Innova Event Custom Discs Information
Discraft Custom Ordering Information
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsDeals of the Week Spotlight: DiscGolfCenter.com Rewards Program
August 6, 2010
For this week’s deals of the week we are highlighting one of the better online Disc Golf store programs we have seen. On top of the rewards program, DiscGolfCenter.com also offers free shipping to all orders in the USA (with a minimum order value of $12). Here are the details on the rewards program:
DiscGolfCenter.com Customer Rewards Program!
Customers who purchase from us earn discounts on all future orders! Our Rewards Program is one of the many great features of our site. It rewards customers who come back to the site again and again for our top-notch products and customer service. We value our customers and want to say thank you for choosing us for all your disc golf needs.
How do you join? All customers automatically join when they make a purchase from the site.
What do I get? This is the Good Part! Customers will receive a discount on all future orders based on the previous amount spent on the site. See the table below:
Your Level Reward Name Discount Level
1st .0% $0.00 - $49.99
2nd 1.0% $50.00 - $99.99
3rd 2.0% $100.00 - $199.99
4th 4.0% $200.00 - $299.99
5th 6.0% $300.00 - $499.99
6th 8.0% $500.00 - $999.99
7th 10.0% $1000.00 -
What if I have a promo code? If you have a promo code and are also eligible for customer rewards then the best discount between the two promotions is automatically selected. Multiple discounts do not combine on the same item.
What purchases count? All purchases minus any baskets, discounts and excluding shipping costs count towards the rewards program. If you make a $50 purchase and have a 10% discount so you only pay $45 before shipping then you’ll be credited for a $45 purchase.
Are any products excluded? The only items that you do not get a discount on are baskets.
Can I combine it with other promotions? If we have a sale on an individual item then yes, but other promotions cannot be combined with the Customer Rewards Program.
How do we keep track? When you set up a login any purchaces made under that account will count towards your total.
Does my current order count towards my customer rewards? No, your account will be updated after the order is complete and shipped. Therefore, anything you buy now will apply to your next purchase.
For more information on the DiscGolfCenter.com rewards program please click here.
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts2010 Pro Worlds Highlights (Video)
August 4, 2010
PDGAmedia has put together a great recap of the final day of action at the 2010 Worlds and a look at the winners from each field. It’s great to see the quality of production in Disc Golf coverage really improving. The video is embedded below – check it out now!
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsGet Published in Future ‘Course of the Month’ Entries
August 4, 2010
Whether you have prior publishing experience or not, the ‘Course of the Month’ feature on our site is a great way to show some love to your favorite Disc Golf course. Use it as an opportunity to give more exposure to unique and beautiful courses or as a way to help temporary courses get extra support so they can become permanent.
Check out our official flyer, below, and don’t be shy – as long as you use proper grammar and send along some images then we will do our best to publish your article. We already have our August entry set but are currently accepting entries for September and beyond. Thanks in advance!
- The AceRunners.com Team
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Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsEric McCabe Wins Worlds for Mens Open + All Results
August 2, 2010
The Worlds action ended on Saturday. Here are the results as well as a video interview of Eric McCabe and a link to a full recap from PDGA.com
Victors
Open Men
Eric McCabe
Open Women
Sarah Stanhope
Masters
Brad Hammock
Masters Women
Barrett White
GrandMasters Men
Gregg “The Miniac” Hosfeld
GrandMasters Women
Kathy Hardyman
Senior GrandMasters
Dr. Rick Voakes
Legends
Jerry Robbins
Senior Legends
Don Dillon
Read the full recap at PDGA.com
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsGuardians of Recreation Disc Golf Video
August 2, 2010
Okay, we admit it, it’s a slow news day. We were curious how many of you have seen the Guardians of Recreation Disc Golf video that has been up on YouTube for a while and has over 300K hits. Overall, it’s a pretty fun and educational video that can help explain the sport to newbies. But we want to know what you think – check out the video and then comment below.
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