Hello there! Tõnis AKA Disc Golf Fanatic here with another insight into the disc golf world.
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The Champ aka Ken Climo GETS PAID!
Just last week, news broke about Ken Climo leaving Innova after being with the company for over 26+ years.
Now, according to Ultiworld Disc Golf, the 12-time Disc Golf World Champion, Ken Climo, is reportedly set to sign with Discraft after leaving Innova! 🤯🤯🤯
The legendary Ken Climo, known as “The Champ,” is said to be set to earn at least $200,000 annually through a new endorsement deal with Discraft.
However, important detail from the article is that Climo neither confirmed nor denied the news, and Discraft declined to comment.
Looking for more comments? Climo signs with Discraft thread on Reddit, click here to read.
Similar topic on Facebook.
In case you forgot… The Champ is a 12X World Champion
Out of the 42 Disc Golf World Championships ever held, Ken Climo has won 12, including an incredible streak of 9 in a row!
Next is McBeth with 6, followed by Doss with 3. Duvall, Schultz, Wysocki, and Robinson each have 2, while 13 players hold one World Championship title.
There’s a new Sheriff in town in the FPO division!
Kristin Tattar becomes Kristin Lätt!
According to Kristin’s Instagram post, she chose to postpone changing her name and updating official documents, including her athlete visa, to avoid unnecessary stress during the season.
BREAKING NEWS:
Latitude 64 has changed its name to Lättitude 64!
Imagine if Prodigy LOSES BOTH Robinson brothers…
Prodigy has earned a reputation for losing notable players over the years, though roster changes are common across all companies as contracts expire and players seek new opportunities.
Big names like Gannon Buhr and Kevin Jones have left Prodigy over the years. These departures usually come down to things like contract issues, feeling underpaid, or getting better deals from other sponsors.
But now that Prodigy has the BEST BROTHER DUO in the game, they might be on the verge of losing them both too! The potential with these two is absolutely LIMITLESS!
Both Isaac Robinson and Ezra Robinson are exceptionally skilled at disc golf. Isaac won his second Disc Golf World Champion title and finished 5th in the DGPT Points Standings, while Ezra remained winless in 2024, but finished 7th in the DGPT Points Standings. Here’s a quick overview of their stats for 2024 by DGPT.
Isaac Robinson dropping hints or just trolling? You tell me!
In one of his Instagram posts, Isaac was seen putting with a DGA? disc to a Discmania basket, Innova box in the background and much more. Top level trolling by Isaac Robinson in his latest Instagram post.Â
In another Instagram post, he is playing Disc Golf Valley while sitting at the airport, preparing to depart for Detroit. The two biggest disc golf manufacturers near Detroit are MVP and Discraft.
Here’s a good one!
Isaac Robinson’s favorite artist is Twenty One Pilots = Streamline Discs manufactures a putter called the Pilot = Streamline Discs is owned by MVP Disc Sports = Isaac Robinson to MVP confirmed!Â
Square disc?! WILL IT HYZER?
In his latest YouTube video, Simon Lizotte throws a SQUARE disc!
Check out the video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFMblnwKQJ0
These were 3d printed by Let’s Go Disc Golf –Â https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGoDiscGolf/videos
Dana Vicich, the sales manager for Discmania USA, has left the company.
Dana Vicich is a well-known figure in the disc golf community, particularly associated with Discmania. He has worn many hats in the sport, including as a team manager, commentator, and player. Dana has been instrumental in scouting and supporting talented players for Discmania’s roster, helping to grow the brand’s presence in the competitive disc golf scene. While not as recognized for his playing career as some of Discmania’s top professionals, Dana has contributed significantly behind the scenes. His insights into the sport and his experience as a player give him a unique perspective, making him a respected voice in the disc golf world.
PS! Dana worked for Discmania for nearly 10 years!
The Kiefers take a step back from the DGPT.
On December 7th 2024 both Stacie Kiefer and Kevin Kiefer III announced that they will be taking a step back from touring on the Disc Golf Pro Tour.
According to the 2024 DGPT season rankings:
Kevin was ranked #72 in the DGPT World Standings.
Stacie ranked #22 in the DGPT World Standings.
The World Games Athlete of the Month for November!
The World Games recognized Estonian disc golfer Albert Tamm as Athlete of the Month for November 2024, following his crucial role in Estonia’s successful defense of their World Team Disc Golf Championship title!
Continue reading here – https://theworldgames.org/news/Athletes-26/Albert-Tamm-named-Athlete-of-the-Month-after-stellar-WCH-performance-2589
Are Disc Golf Courses Profitable?
According to UDisc there are 61 courses in the TOP 100 of 2023’s World’s Best Disc Golf Courses that either are pay-to-play, have fees like vehicle parking or park entry or stronly encourage donations. Why are the best disc golf courses pay-to-play courses and are they profitable?
Continue reading here – https://discgolffanatic.com/are-disc-golf-courses-profitable/
Tour Down Under: Second wave of featured players!
Ezra Robinson, Holyn Handley, Braeden Sides, sign to growing Tour Down Under roster!
The Disc Golf Tour Down Under is excited to announce the second wave of feature player signings for the 2025 season! The lineup includes the current World #4, the 5th highest-rated player on the planet, and a rising star primed for a breakout year. All set to travel to New Zealand in January to challenge Oceania’s rising stars across four world-class events!
Click here for full detail – https://tourdownunder.co.nz/blogs/news/pro-tour-powerhouses-and-a-next-gen-star-wave-2-signings-announced
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2025 DGPT season kickoff:
81 DAYS! (2 months + 19 days)
2025 DGPT season’s first event: Florida Open, Brooksville, FL, USA. From 28th February to 2nd March, 2025!
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