http://www.dgwn.com Covering the World of Disc Golf Since 1987 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:25:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love the passion of disc golfers, even when desire butts head with reality. There's a very well intentioned petition out there to get disc golf in the Olympics in 2016 at discgolfbuzz.com. An article by International Surfing Association president Fernando Aguerre provides all kinds of useful, and apparently, well-researched ... http://www.dgwn.com/2008/10/26/disc-golf-in-the-olympics/ What's more mainstream than the venerable Reader's Digest, where this issue's World Power section features word associated with outdoor activities, including anhyzer? http://www.dgwn.com/2008/08/21/mainstreaming-disc-golf-jargon/ The worst thing about not going to the Kzoo Worlds was not being able to catch up with my old friends and foes, and meeting up with some new folks as well. The Pro-Am Worlds remains not only the greatest promotional opportunity for the sport of disc golf, but ... http://www.dgwn.com/2008/08/19/so-long-kzoo-hello-kansas-cityworlds-to-worlds/ Hall of Fame: Dan Ginnelly, Juliana Korver Male Player of the Year: Ken Climo Female Player of the Year: Valarie Jenkins Male Rookie: Cory Sharp Female Rookie: Sarah Stanhope Bob West Sportsman: Jay Reading TD: Bill Old Man and Mom Wallis Volunteer: A fellow from Huntsville PDGA http://www.dgwn.com/2008/08/14/pdga-awards-and-disc-golf-hall-of-fame-selections/ It would appear that David Feldberg took the lead at these Worlds on the seventh hole of the fifth round this morning, and I’m betting that is the end of the story—Feldberg will be the World Champion and will join Climo as the only man to win all three “major” ... http://www.dgwn.com/2008/08/14/its-feldbergs-worlds-to-lose-now/ Note: this site got hacked, but we’re back. Even before it was hacked, I wasn’t posting much. But I hope to start flexing my writing muscle once again. Stayed tuned and thanks for stopping by. —Rick This will be the first Pro Worlds I’ve missed—either as player, staff, or reporter—since 1984. ... http://www.dgwn.com/2008/08/11/my-vicarious-worlds%e2%80%94virtually-speaking/ David Feldberg, on the strength of wins at the Japan Open and the Memorial, and second place finishes at the Minnesota Majestic and Greater Tulsa Open, has vaulted into the top spot in the DGW standings. Ken Climo is second, followed by Nate Doss and Eric McCabe. Feldberg's win leaves ... http://www.dgwn.com/2008/06/26/feldberg-moves-into-1-spot-in-dgw-rankings/ Below is the statement that will appear on the PDGA Ballot. I'd completely forgotten to mention this blog in my statement, but I'll be glad to answer questions out here, if anyone is paying attention. Blogging is new to me, so i don't really know what to expect. It's very heartening ... http://www.dgwn.com/2008/05/16/rick-rothstein-is-running-for-the-pdga-board/ Ken Climo and Des Reading maintained their leads in the DGWN rankings. Climo is followed closely by David Feldberg, up one spot from the 2007 year-end rankings, and Nate Doss is in 3rd. Eric McCabe might be the hottest player on tour this year. McCabe has won ... http://www.dgwn.com/2008/04/22/climo-and-reading-lead-dgwn-rankings/ I just posted a geographical breakdown of where Ice Bowls are being held this year at icebowlhq.com. The 221 events we're tracking so far represent a 10 percent increase over 2007. We're still 6 states shorts from having an Ice Bowl event in all 50 states. If anyone from Rhode Island, ... http://www.dgwn.com/2008/01/15/ice-bowl-2008-is-now/