Disc Golf - 2025 - Preview and Results
I’ve always used this site to talk about work stuff but I think I’m going to have a bit more fun with it. So in that vein I’m going to kick it off with some disc golf.
Last year I played in 19 tournaments! That was, easily, a personal record. Eighteen of them were amatuer and one professional. I won 5 of the amatuer events and the one professional. Overall, it was a good year. This year I don’t think I’ll play in as many - but I have played in four so far and have registered for five more already. If you are really curious you can follow along with my schedule on disc golf scene. For official “sanctioned” events you can also check out my PDGA profile.
So far this year I’ve played “okay” but haven’t really done anything outstanding. In my two pro events I have come in last place. In this past event I was only 2 strokes behind the winner but I was still in last (of 3 players). Pretty disappointing. In my one Advanced event (playing against mostly younger, better, players) I did pretty well and finished in 5 out of 15.
In addition to the events I am scheduled for this year already I have a bunch on my “watchlist” - 13 in fact! Wow. Also one I know I will be at which isn’t “watchable” yet. I may actually surpass last years record. I have a problem.
Im most excited about the Tennessee State Championship. It will be the biggest event I’ve played in and I’m playing in the MP50 (mixed-gender, pro 50 years and older). It should be a big challenge and a lot of fun.
I started the season with a rating of 919. So far it has fallen, already, to a 915. I have 11 career wins in 82 events. Historically, I’ve gunned for at least 1 win per 10 events. I’m ahead of that would like to stay there. Last year was so successful for me it will be hard to surpass. However, I still have some goals for this year that I think are achievable.
Goals
- ✅ (https://www.pdga.com/player/96685/stats/2025) End of Year Rating > 920 - BOOM! 923!
- ✅ At least one tournament victory - BOOM! 2! Both Pro Events!
- ✅ At least one "cash" position in a pro event - BOOM! 6!
As I compete I’ll keep this post update with my results and track my season goals. I may have some individual posts based on certain events. Stay tuned!
| # | Date | Event | Division | Pro | Competitors | Place | Strokes from 1st | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 JAN | Ice Bowl | MA2 | N | 17 | 2 | - | tied; lost in playoff |
| 2 | XX Feb | Taylors Baby Bash | ? | N | ? | ? | ? | ACE on my second hole |
| 3 | 01 MAR | Capital City Classic | MP40 | Y | 4 | 4 | 10 | ass whipping |
| 4 | 08 MAR | Wine Cellar Showdown | MA1 | N | 15 | 5 | 6 | only one round; ass whipping |
| 5 | 22 MAR | Spring Break at Goliath | MP50 | Y | 3 | 3 | 2 | good second round |
| 6 | 29 MAR | Marshall Urban Champs | ? | N | ? | ? | ? | fun but dont remember |
| 7 | 05 APR | Chucktown Throwdown | MA1 | N | 10 | 9 | 13 | below my standard |
| 8 | 12 APR | Thorn Spring Fling 6 | MP40 | Y | 2 | 1 | - | I won. |
| 9 | 26 APR | Shaffers Auto Sales | MP40 | Y | 3 | 2 | 6 | The guy who won was just better. |
| 10 | 24 MAY | Don Kleppe Memorial | MP40 | Y | 7 | 2 | 3 | I played really well |
| 11 | 30 MAY | Tennessee States | MP50 | Y | 12 | 7 | 25 | Such a collapse |
| 12 | 06 JUN | KVR | MA40 | N | 12 | 8 | 9 | Weird event for me. |
| 13 | 14 JUN | Boyd County Open | MP40 | Y | 4 | 4 | 19 | Horrible 2nd round |
| 14 | 28 JUN | Bayville Bash | MP40 | Y | 5 | 4 | 11 | Struggle Bus. |
| 15 | 18 JUL | Nati Big 3 | MP50 | Y | 8 | 7 | 26 | Got work to do! |
| 16 | 26 JUL | Echo Valley Open | MP40 | Y | 13 | 9 | 15 | Better than expected |
| 17 | 02 AUG | Barboursville Open | MP40 | Y | 3 | 1 | - | Winner Winner! |
| 18 | 30 AUG | Beech Fork Open | MP40 | Y | 3 | 2 | 6 | Cashed! |
| 19 | 27 SEP | FDGC 3 Disc Challenge | MA40 | N | ? | 1 | - | Fun Event in Scotland! Winner! |
| 20 | 18 OCT | Wayside Autumn Fest | MP40 | Y | 4 | 3 | 2 | Shit Timing on Drives |
| 21 | 25 OCT | All Hyzer’s Eve | MP50 | Y | 4 | 3 | 9 | Felt better than my score |
| 22 | 08 NOV | Putnam County Classic | MP40 | Y | 8 | 4 | 12 | Shit putting in round 3 - Cashed! |
Im pretty sure my season is done. I don’t know of any other sanctioned events taking place near me when I’m available this year. It was fun! I played more events than I expected - 22! I think I had wanted to play 10. I had not realized how many events I did.
I don’t remember exactly how well I did in a couple of the unsanctioned ones or even exactly when they were. I do remember having fun! Highlight of the year was playing in Scotland and meeting a bunch of cool folks there including a member of the Scottish Womens Olympic Volleybal Team! I feel like I represented the spirit of Huntington WV Disc Golf well there - lots of compliments on my putting.
Tomorrow is my next rating release. I estimate I’ll end the season with a 922. That means I’ll have achieved all 3 goals. Time to start thinking about next years goals!
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