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Wow, we are officially in the double digits for the countdown. The GBO is a little over 3 months away and there is still so much to do. I know I say this every time, but damn this is flying by. I almost feel like I’m behind already. This week I had a realization that … Read more
Putting. It’s the one basic disc golf skill that everyone needs more practice at. No matter how good you get, regular putting practice will become a permanent fixture in your disc golf life if you hope to stay good. I’ve even heard it said that to be great at disc golf, you have to fall … Read more
I’m trying really hard not to burn the wagon. Really I am. Let me explain… Pretty soon, the count down calendar goes to double digits. As I’ve said several times on FaceBook, I can’t believe how quickly this is going. I’ve officially been on the road to the GBO for a month now. It was … Read more
You step up to the tee, line up your shot, and throw what you think is a great drive through the woods. You watch as the disc dances its way past tree after tree in the direction of the basket. Then, out of nowhere, your disc hits a branch and drops straight to the ground, … Read more
It’s been a month since I started down the road to the 2015 GBO. I can’t believe how fast time is flying by. What, at first, seemed like a lot of time to prepare is becoming shorter and shorter every day. Before you know it I’ll be packing up the car and dropping the dog … Read more
So yeah, it’s flipping cold outside around here. That doesn’t mean we stop playing disc golf, but it does mean that there are certain precautions to be taken to avoid toe amputations and the like. Hand warmers and layers are standard fare and a good pair of boots is your best friend. Not only is … Read more
Abraham Lincoln once said that if he had 6 hours to chop down a tree, he’d spend the first 4 sharpening the axe. Abe was a pretty smart guy. I really don’t think he was talking about chopping down trees and that saying applies to an awful lot of things in life. The only … Read more
Disc golf is not a race. Slow down. I play a lot of solo rounds and it always amuses me when I get passed by groups of 2, 3, and 4. What’s their hurry? Are they trying to be done? I don’t know about you, but I’d like my rounds to last as long as … Read more
Wow, Christmas has come and gone. New years is right around the corner. The 2015 GBO will be here before you know it. I’ve had more than a few people look at me funny when I tell them I’m training for a tournament that’s 4 months away. At the rate time is passing lately, that … Read more
Ever been in a slump? Just not getting any better? Disappointed in your scores because they are stagnant or maybe even going the wrong direction? Try this for a week. Stop keeping score. Yep, stop keeping score. Don’t pretend to do it but try to keep track in the background of your mind. Just stop … Read more