Disc Golf Daily: ICYMI - Worlds Recap, New Bedford Losing 7 Holes?

Disc Golf Daily

summary In this episode of Disc Golf Daily, Steve Dodge and Seamus Scanlon discuss the 2024 Pro Worlds and share their thoughts on the winners and the tournament as a whole. They also touch on the topic of disc approvals and highlight some recent news articles related to disc golf. The conversation covers various themes, including the performance of Evelina Salonen and Isaac Robinson, the future of Pro Worlds, and the potential impact of industrial development on disc golf courses.

News from outside our standard disc golf sources

• Gig Harbor Now
  • www.gigharbornow.org/news/education/gig-harbor-student-hits-disc-golf-pro-tour-studies-on-the-go/
• From the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
  • news.uwgb.edu/featured/08/21/reimagining-shorewood-golf-rise-of-the-disc/
• ABC 13 News, WSET out of New Bedford, VA has this piece
  • www.wset.com/news/local/bedford-county-virginia-15-million-dollar-grant-could-reshape-popular-disc-golf-course-august-2024

keywords

disc golf, Pro Worlds, Evelina Salonen, Isaac Robinson, disc approvals, disc golf courses, industrial development takeaways

• Evelina Salonen's performance at the 2024 Pro Worlds was impressive, and she became the first world champion from Finland.
• Isaac Robinson's back-to-back win at the Pro Worlds showcased his skill and control on the course.
• The discussion around disc approvals highlighted the importance of continuous growth and development in the sport.
• The potential impact of industrial development on disc golf courses raises questions about balancing the needs of different stakeholders.
• The coverage and commentary of the Pro Worlds were praised, with Valerie Jenkins and Nate Doss receiving positive feedback.
• The inclusion of news articles from non-endemic sources demonstrates the growing recognition and interest in disc golf.

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Discussion of Pro Worlds 01:49Evelina Salonen's Dominance 03:10Isaac Robinson's Back-to-Back Win 05:05Disc Approvals and Continuous Growth in Disc Golf 10:07News Article: Carter Aarons on the Disc Golf Pro Tour 15:35News Article: Reimagining the New London Disc Golf Course 18:59News Article: Potential Changes to New London Disc Golf Course 26:41Closing Remarks