New guy in Kansas

[Mr889]

Hello everyone! My name is Ed and live in Derby Ks. I just started disc golf in September of this year. I started disc golf because I was looking for something to help get some exercise and be fun at the same time. (I am turning 50 this year) I talked my wife into going to Play It Again Sports and buy a couple discs and see what it was like. I thought we would walk in grab a couple discs and go play. An hour later we were still in the store trying to learn all about discs. I was completely blown away by all of the different disc types. We finally bought a couple putters and a mid range. We headed to a small 9 hole course to try it out. My distance was bad - maybe 125 feet if I was lucky but that was all it took- I was hooked!
Now 2 months later and countless hrs of watching videos, buying discs, and heading to any field I can find to go throw- my distance and form has improved. I still have not played 18 holes at one time yet. I play with my daughters a few holes here and there and the family has played 9 together.
I just love everything about disc golf that I feel like I want to tell everyone how great it is! I just joined the PDGA and hope to play in a tournament next year.

 

[PBokor]

Now that is MY definition of 'Growing the Sport'. Well done. :thmbup:

I am close to you in age and though my wife still hasn't gotten the DG 'bug' that I got about six months ago, our adult kids and grand kids love to toss discs on our acre of wooded property whenever they come over. Last time out, we had 5 twenty-somethings and another five under twenties firing discs at two practice baskets and each other.

I love to see generational gaps playing DG. :clap:

 

[Pymm]

Welcome from NC! We are similar in some ways. I have been playing less than a year and turn 50 next year! Got into disc golf because tennis a couple times a week was taking way too much of a toll on my knees. I plan (hope) to play disc golf for a long time.

 

[scarpfish]

Always good to see new players in the metro. Hopefully you'll find some folks with the local club/scene and get involved with more events.

http://aircapitaldiscgolfclub.org

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1374254516219508?ref=bookmarks

 

[armiller]

Welcome from Oklahoma! Enjoy the addiction. Too bad it's just starting to get cold enough to be less enjoyable. On the bright side, the courses will be less busy.

 

[TAFL]

Derby...around Wichita? If you make it up to KC, I'd be happy to throw a round or two. Most of the folks I throw with are novices.

 

[Mr889]

Yes Derby is just a few miles SE of Wichita. I will let you know- Thanks!

 

[zontar]

welcome! I'm your age and been playing a little over a year up here in Lincoln, NE. if you're in the area, there are some nice courses up here!

 

[Plastic Thunder]

Welcome, have fun and best wishes.

 

[glassila]

Welcome from Upper Michigan!
I am now 52 years old and have been playing for about 10 years. I got my 3 kids playing...good family fun and exercise.

 

[Mr889]

Yes it is great family fun. My wife is not hooked like I am but she is trying at least. She thinks I am a little obsessed. My girls are pretty young and think it is pretty fun! I have yet to play with someone other than family - hopefully soon.

 

[JOwens]

If you are down in the Coffeyville/Independence area hit us up on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/113652998728045/, our group is fairly active and there is usually someone playing at one of our 2 courses in Indy daily. SEK disc golf keeps on growing.

 

[Mr889]

Ok great Tha nks!