Somewhat Coherent Rant - Disc Golf

General Scales · #1 March 22nd, 2012, 12:01 PM

So I was REALLY bored at work today and one of my co-workers asked my why I play disc golf so much. It was too complicated to give him a short answer so I composed a slight essay about it. I've not proof read it but I feel the sentiment behind the essay will ring true to a lot of die hard disc golfers. So here we go, this should be interesting to see responses on.

Stuart

Wes Hansen · #2 March 22nd, 2012, 12:05 PM

I haven't read it, yet, but I was wondering if they were hiring were you work?

General Scales · #3 March 22nd, 2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes Hansen

I haven't read it, yet, but I was wondering if they were hiring were you work?

Nope. That would be great though, I need more disc golfers in this building to help convince the owners to support the local tournament scene.

JNQ · #4 March 22nd, 2012, 06:17 PM

Nice rant. I can totally relate to a lot of it.

Big dawg 99 · #5 March 22nd, 2012, 06:45 PM

I call it possessed by plastic obsessed by chains.

Every time you here the chains a disc golfer gets their wings.

I will do this till i die.

jdinteg · #6 March 22nd, 2012, 07:46 PM

Thanks, it made me smile. But the disc golf babies thing was awkward.

ericedge · #7 March 22nd, 2012, 09:51 PM

Fun read, thanks for posting.

drkstr · #8 March 23rd, 2012, 08:08 AM

Thank you General Scales ~

I'm with Big dawg 99 ~ "I will do this till I die"

Simmeltron · #9 March 23rd, 2012, 09:02 AM

Excellent article Stu. Clearly heartfelt and quite well written I must say. Some sentiments I can easily relate to, some not yet.

Regardless, I'm stoked you are in this for as long as your body will allow you to throw because I still look very forward to hucking a round with ya!

Maidenrules · #10 March 23rd, 2012, 09:06 AM

A good read. Thanks for sharing.

mowens404 · #11 March 23rd, 2012, 09:21 AM

I love it. I know that feeling of DFL, i've had the opportunity to do that a couple times in my short career. But I also know that feeling of cashing or even winning, and that makes it all worth it. I wonder what it is about good golfers not doing well in tournaments.

emmarose · #12 March 23rd, 2012, 10:37 AM

stuart,

read these books:

Golf in the Kingdom, Michael Murphy

Follow the Wind, Bo Links

And if You Play Golf, You're my Friend & For All Who Love the Game, Harvey Pennick

i like to say, some people take prozac, i play disc golf. it is a soul match, isn't it? your reasons are somewhat different than mine (i think in just the way perhaps, that you express them), but the passion and love is the same.

regarding the golf babies thing... my two best and dearest girl friends have become (wonderful) mothers in the last few years, their motherhood following the same timeline as myself in becoming much more "serious" about my game ("serious" meaning dedicated, driven & focused... also, practicing... ) and we have, the three of us, had many conversations about the sacrifices that they happily and willingly make for their children and how fulfilled they have become... and i, with a completely straight face and in complete earnestness, will discuss the sacrifices i happily and willingly make for the good of my golf game... yes, disc golf is indeed akin to a baby... nothing awkward about it...

General Scales · #13 March 23rd, 2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by emmarose

stuart,

read these books:

Golf in the Kingdom, Michael Murphy

Follow the Wind, Bo Links

And if You Play Golf, You're my Friend & For All Who Love the Game, Harvey Pennick

i like to say, some people take prozac, i play disc golf. it is a soul match, isn't it? your reasons are somewhat different than mine (i think in just the way perhaps, that you express them), but the passion and love is the same.

regarding the golf babies thing... my two best and dearest girl friends have become (wonderful) mothers in the last few years, their motherhood following the same timeline as myself in becoming much more "serious" about my game ("serious" meaning dedicated, driven & focused... also, practicing... ) and we have, the three of us, had many conversations about the sacrifices that they happily and willingly make for their children and how fulfilled they have become... and i, with a completely straight face and in complete earnestness, will discuss the sacrifices i happily and willingly make for the good of my golf game... yes, disc golf is indeed akin to a baby... nothing awkward about it...

Thanks Emma and everybody else. I have read Follow the Wind and found it to be intriguing. The other books will have to be on my read list. Funny how I was going to be a journalist when I was younger until I realized that the written word is a dying form of communication.

General Scales · #14 March 23rd, 2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Simmeltron

Excellent article Stu. Clearly heartfelt and quite well written I must say. Some sentiments I can easily relate to, some not yet.

Regardless, I'm stoked you are in this for as long as your body will allow you to throw because I still look very forward to hucking a round with ya!

I am also looking forward to hucking with you. I'm playing Four Mounds on Sunday if the weather holds out. Perhaps we meet up there and play some Jumanji? Send me a PM as my phone is dead and I refuse to reconnect to Cricket. We'll work something out brother!

Simmeltron · #15 March 23rd, 2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by General Scales

I am also looking forward to hucking with you. I'm playing Four Mounds on Sunday if the weather holds out. Perhaps we meet up there and play some Jumanji? Send me a PM as my phone is dead and I refuse to reconnect to Cricket. We'll work something out brother!

Will do!!

pdduubb · #16 March 23rd, 2012, 05:23 PM

Hi my name is Paul and I am a born again Discaterian. I believe in our father and savior, Treejus.

As a discaterian, I believe there is a spiritual connection between the flight of the disc, the chains and the trees. This connection starts with the desire to set the disc free. Once in flight, the disc’s flight can encounters many outside influences (some good and some evil).

Once the disc has left your hand, you are merely a passenger required to wait for the final outcome of your efforts.

In Treejus, I have found a participant willing to positively influence the flight path. to some, these forces are GOOD (like wind at your back, the positive glance off a tree towards the basket or narrowly missing a tree) these good things do not just happen.

They are a directly result of the degree we are willing to learn and grow through the efforts and effects of Treejus.

How do you contribute, you may ask. First and foremost PLAY MORE. The sounds of the chains is the penny in the coffer. The trees absorb the noise and add the influence abilities.

The congregration is able to help others by directly or indirectly effecting the players you enjoy your time with be instruction either by direction or observation. As an example, I have learned to love the tomahawk approach shot be seeing it done by others. It may not be appropriate at all times but I know when I use it where it came from and who shed the light light onto me.

spread the word, Treejus is coming,

on a lighter note, I apologize if my mock religion offends but it like other things in life is not life or death, just an opinion and a feeling.