Disc Golf Weekly Update
Aug. 25, 2011

Disc golf recap: Winners at disc golf's British Open
Yahoo Sports
There were lots of exciting events in disc golf recently, with the British Open in Essex, England, one of the biggest. The tournament concluded on Sunday, Aug. 21 and was an astounding success. There were lots of exciting events in disc golf, with the British Open in Essex, England, one of the biggest. The tournament concluded on Sunday, Aug. 21 and was an astounding success.More

4th Annual Chick Flick
Next Adventure
On Aug. 13, 2011, nearly 100 women gathered in the forrested canyons of Horning's Hideout to play disc golf at the fourth annual Chick Flick, sponsored by Next Adventure. Lady golfers of all experience and ability levels, many with caddies in tow, participated in clinics, learned official rules, and gained tournament play experience, all while enjoying delicious food and making new friends in our private event campground.More

Disc golf: Winners at the PDGA Mad City Open
Yahoo Sports
The Madison, Wis., area is a beautiful setting for the fun sport of disc golf. During the weekend of Aug. 20-21, the Mad City Open tournament took place at disc golf courses in Madison and in Deforest, Wis. The Madison, Wis., area is a beautiful setting for the fun sport of disc golf. During the weekend of Aug. 20-21, the Mad City Open tournament took place at disc golf courses in Madison and in Deforest, Wis.More

PFDO preview
PDGA
If slow and steady wins the race, then the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society is a force to be reckoned with in the disc golf universe. Long a great club in western Pennsylvania with a solid history of outstanding events and beautiful courses, the PFDS has carefully crafted a long-term plan for the growth of disc golf in their region. In a time when many are searching for immediate rewards and benefits, the PFDS, under the leadership of J. Gary Dropcho, Rex Nordheimer, Kurt Poole, and others, understand that to build a world-class event and world-class courses, patience is clearly a virtue to be embraced.More

Take the PDGA survey
PDGA
How would you like to help the PDGA grow? Would you like to have a chance at winning an iPod Touch with the PDGA app? All you have to do is complete the survey! The deadline is Sept. 15.More

Peoria Frisbee Club in Peoria, Ill., wants to host a future disc golf world championship
The Journal Star
The Peoria, Ill., area plays host to its fair share of special sports events. World championships in disc golf might be next on that list. The Peoria Frisbee Club intends to bid to play host to the 2013 or 2014 disc golf world championships, club member Nate Heinold said recently. The Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will help put together the proposal.More

Global results
PDGA
We'll have a wrap-up story soon. But for now, here's where you can find all of the information on the Global Disc Golf Tournament completed recently.More

Disc Golf Italia
PDGA
Disc Golf Italia was founded in 2009 by Renita Cameron (DGI President and PDGA Country Representative) and Pablo Maggio (Vice President) in the renowned Tuscany, Italy, region. Renita is a native American (Chicago) who has lived in Tuscany for more than 18 years and works as an independent Marketing, Advertising and Travel Consulting Professional. Pablo, an avid Frisbee player and course designer, has found Disc Golf to be his sport of choice and aims to become one of Italy's top players.More