tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:16:30 +0000disc golfDevan OwensPDGA Rulestournament1000rated2009 Memorial36-hole course60 minutesAppalachian State UniversityArizonaBen CalhounCoda HatfieldDenverEric TippettLebron JamesMeccaPDGAReddingScottsdaleTulsa City Championshipadult swimairportanhyzerapproachaugustaaustinautonomous productionsaviarbabyboomerangbottle capbuildingcaddieschingcommunity serviceconsistencycoursecourse grillingdeloreandemetri martindisc catcherdisc golf gamedrunken chickendwighteco-friendlyeconomic stimuluselementaryfailflashfrisbeefriskfundraiserfunnygamegreengyroscopehyzerimportant thingsincredible shotindoorinstructionsinterest piecemaking the shotmcflynumbersofficeroklahomaolympicspeople watchingpetitionphysical educationputterreciperecycleroad triprulessasquatch music festivalseattlesink-ospringsteady edthumbertourneytreehuggerwiiwindDisc golf and disc sports tips, tricks and news.http://sink-o.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sink-o)Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-8263412013555980814Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:01:00 +00002009-04-06T10:08:23.238-05:00interest pieceReddingParticipation is disc golf is still on the rise. Even though we are still early into the season, we are seeing more and more of these interest pieces running in smaller publications across the country.The stories are all similar. Only the cities change. It's nice to see more and more coverage for our sport. Now, if only ESPN would take notice and supplant Sunday afternoon competitive eating http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/04/disc-golf-on-risestill.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-3887948567144912294Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:09:00 +00002009-03-27T14:13:19.166-05:0060 minutesincredible shotLebron JamesThis nugget should carry you through the weekend. Will this inspire you to try the impossible shot in your next tournament? Maybe that's not such a good idea...http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-take-baby.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-5316052357867092544Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:20:00 +00002009-03-17T16:25:27.283-05:00PDGA RulestournamentPDGA Rules! is an attempt at educating existing players on obscure rules of tournament play as well as making competitive play less intimidating for beginners.Let's discuss grippage.The question today is whether or not the PDGA rules prohibit the use of any products that aid in a better grip of the disc.Examples of grip additives are dirt, orange juice, rosin bags, talc, sawdust, gorilla grip, http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/03/pdga-rules_17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-4253247688652776317Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:09:00 +00002009-03-10T13:16:11.433-05:00augustacaddiesmaking the shotsteady edI love reading about disc golf when I'm stuck at my desk and it's a fairly calm 71 degrees outside. At least the we've finally reset our clocks and evening rounds are now a viable option.This is a read from last year, but it's pretty entertaining. It runs the gamut from caddies to Steady Ed himself. It discusses the possible entry of corporate sponsorship into the sport of disc golf, a http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/03/making-shot-augusta-ga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-224336623040352531Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:53:00 +00002009-03-06T13:16:27.028-06:00PDGA RulestournamentPDGA Rules! is an attempt at educating existing players on obscure rules of tournament play as well as making competitive play less intimidating for beginners.We'll start today by clearing up a popular misconception among players that you cannot borrow discs from other players during a round.The original question was asked, "what are your options if you lose all your discs during a tournament http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/03/pdga-rules.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-8060960780427717782Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:03:00 +00002009-03-06T12:18:01.168-06:002009 MemorialArizonaDevan OwensScottsdaleA few weeks ago, I found myself chasing Coda Hatfield around one of our local parks to see how a real round of disc golf is played by a pro. I got to see everything I wanted and then some. The "some" to which I am referring is the smokin' hot game of Devan Owens, who has exploded recently.Owens excelled in the less-than-desirable conditions that a February tournament can present to run away http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/03/2009-pdga-memorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-7592723890608996870Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:55:00 +00002009-03-05T16:58:55.389-06:00adult swimdwightnumberssink-odiv#main{overflow:visible;}Not much to say. [adult swim] is funny. Dwight is funnier. Numbers for men. Enjoy!http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/03/sink-os-sister-company-south-of-border.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-9015806796674375614Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:39:00 +00002009-03-03T08:49:04.803-06:00demetri martinimportant thingssasquatch music festivalseattleSome things are important. Some are not. The rest is funny. If you haven't seen Important Things with Demetri Martin and you like funny stuff, you should clear your schedule on Wednesday nights.If you're really into music (good music) and Demetri Martin, he'll be playing the Sasquatch Music Festival just outside Seattle.http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/03/important-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-6705182405795781998Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:43:00 +00002009-02-26T13:50:53.730-06:00autonomous productionsgamegyroscopewiiWith the new Wii remote due out this Spring, the much-anticipated Wii Disc Golf game has almost arrived. The game, which will be available as a download via WiiWare, has evolved greatly since the rumors first broke two years ago. Autonomous Productions, makers of the game, has withheld many of the details surrounding the game. Rumors have spanned from the inclusion of existing courses to the http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/wii-almost-have-it-made.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-851769067461225878Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:46:00 +00002009-02-26T12:02:18.694-06:00babydisc golfspringI love Spring temperatures in February! I have been out on the course everyday of this week so far and I don't know how I could possibly pass up today's 75 degree weather. The only thing that gets me down is the drop to the 40's that seems inevitable for the weekend. You just have to make the most with what you get. Yesterday I was out playing with a group of friends and one of my friends was http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-spring-temperatures-in-february.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (birdman.tulsa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-4203085679377754661Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:34:00 +00002009-02-23T15:40:44.610-06:00approachCoda HatfieldconsistencyDevan OwensTulsa City ChampionshipI am very fortunate to live in a city with a perennial top dozen or so player in the national PDGA rankings. As small as Tulsa is, it is great to be able to go out on most weekends and see one of the top current players competing against the field. This weekend, I got the chance to follow Coda Hatfield around during the final round of the Hunter Park leg of the Tulsa City Championship.Aside http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/chasing-coda.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-683207774697940435Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:47:00 +00002009-02-23T12:08:10.462-06:00disc golfPDGAtourneyOver the weekend I had the opportunity to watch some disc hurling in the Tulsa City Championship Series #2. Everyone was there bright and early on a cold Sunday morning to put their best disc forward and hit a few birds. The turn out was good and everyone seemed to be in high spirits, I was anyhow!I am new to the tournament scene and wanted to see how things went down. I am what you would call a http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/city-championship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (birdman.tulsa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-8161545088797631138Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:58:00 +00002009-02-19T14:28:21.427-06:00Eric TippettfunnyinstructionsrulesThis is a (sometimes) fun video that outlines the basics of disc golf. It is (somewhat) humorous (at times). They probably could have had a little more fun with it, but the quality is pretty fantastic.It would be pretty nice if we could get this quality for some shot tutorials. It's getting tiresome watching videos about how to throw thumbers where the quality is so bad that you can't even seehttp://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/fun-with-disc-golf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-1985632234004123609Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:50:00 +00002009-02-18T13:00:00.771-06:00bottle capdisc catcherdisc golfindoorRain, wind and cold has me down again. The warm and sunny days seem to be falling on Tuesdays this month, and Saturdays are cold and miserable.I think instead of watching Robot Chicken reruns, I'll get crafty. Probably not as elaborate as this guy, though. I think I'll stick with a trash can and a bottle cap, unless my friends are coming over and we're putting money on it. Then, we'll get http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/ffhs-crafts-indoor-disc-golf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-5001639866591674976Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:43:00 +00002009-02-16T16:47:10.545-06:00Appalachian State UniversityboomerangbuildingfrisbeeIf you're traveling through the sleepy communities of North Carolina on your disc golf journey (or just live near by), carve out some time and visit the campus of Appalachian State University. You'll discover a little-known gem of the flying plastic community.If you're never going to be in North Carolina, then click the link above and revel in just how awesome some places can be. With landmarkshttp://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/boone-nc-center-of-frisbee-universe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-682960707296051010Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:37:00 +00002009-02-16T14:54:41.493-06:001000ratedBen Calhoundisc golfroad tripBen Calhoun, who easily played more rounds of disc golf than anyone else in the country last year, sat down with 1000rated.com to talk about his journey. You can read the interview here.I could only imagine the planning and funding ($17k!) that went into a trip like that."A good disc golf lesson would be to practice, and force yourself to forget your current throwing style and find the right onehttp://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/ben-calhoun-marathon-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-7023473684052234617Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:22:00 +00002009-02-16T08:28:51.741-06:00failfriskofficerNot really disc golf related, but I've found that the best way to get through a Monday is to start with a little humor.This is funny, uncomfortable and safe for work.http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/serve-and-protect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-5067094438039820602Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:03:00 +00002009-02-16T08:29:15.415-06:00377 cities are participating in the annual event that mandates action on global climate change.You can visit the official site to learn more and sign up to be a part of the event. For those really ambitious, you can download information about how to organize participation in your city.I think I'll plan on taking my hour on the course to play a little night golf. Maybe I'll spend it gathered http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/earth-hour-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-3063941817982753010Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:20:00 +00002009-02-15T13:40:38.072-06:00disc golf gameflashStealing time? How can you not when it's 70 degrees, sunny and windless and you're stuck behind a desk?When nature isn't cooperating with your work schedule, Disc Golf '03 is here to save you.Even though it's only 9 holes and lacking in an online scoreboard, it's pretty addictive.http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/disc-golf-03.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-7911687964793128159Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:30:00 +00002009-02-13T16:34:24.285-06:00airportDenverdisc golfMeccapeople watchingI am sitting here in Denver International and I can’t help but think of all the things I would rather be doing. As you may have guessed, throwing some discs is high on my list, but above that I wish I was with my wife. Lucky for me, Mrs. Birdman loves to throw discs too! Unfortunately though, I am stuck here for the next couple of hours before I fly back to Tulsa and all I have is my laptop to http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/airport-blues.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (birdman.tulsa)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-1431082660065284244Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:19:00 +00002009-02-13T11:31:36.827-06:0036-hole courseaustincommunity serviceeconomic stimulusfundraiserAny press is good press, right? I'm beginning to doubt that controversial staple of public relations.An anonymous city planner in Austin and an Associated Press scanner (likely an intern) at the Wall Street Journal have inadvertently linked up to tarnish the good (and civic) name of disc golf.It seems that Austin published a list of projects it is requesting federal stimulus money to complete. http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/our-name-is-mud.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-5550860974202477502Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:13:00 +00002009-02-12T14:23:12.990-06:00disc golfelementaryolympicspetitionphysical educationThere is a petition for everything these days. I really mean that.No doubt you've seen the petition making the rounds to get disc golf into the Olympics. Noble cause. I support it.I ran across this petition randomly today. Not less noble. Just perhaps a little less thought out.I don't live in a big city, by any means, but there isn't much money being thrown around in terms of advertising http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/ambition-petition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-6649667617636971582Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:46:00 +00002009-02-12T13:17:16.641-06:00disc golfeco-friendlygreenrecycletreehuggerDisc golf participation is surging, just as ball golf is losing membership. Of course, disc golf won't be taking over the mountain from ball golf any time soon, but it's encouraging the more people are learning about and participating in the sport. No doubt that the new emphasis on "green" living has a great deal to do with this transition.Treehugger points out that disc golf is much more http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/disc-golf-participation-is-surging-just.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-1163890783210506967Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:23:00 +00002009-02-11T13:02:47.630-06:00course grillingdisc golfdrunken chickenrecipeYum. Who wouldn't eat a french fried corn dog on a stick? Pass the ketchup, please.I couldn't imagine creating one of these on the course with a bag of charcoal and match, but meat on a stick should be a staple of course cuisine. It is one of the more efficient ways to consume once the meat-on-bread routines grows tiresome (the purists gasp!).Anyway, get to the point, right?Here is the recipe http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/heating-up-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (J Mitchell)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2152423974899655608.post-4735467356652647763Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:25:00 +00002009-02-10T13:29:30.333-06:00aviarchingdisc golfoklahomaI would like to blame it on the rust. I would like to blame it on the wind. In the end I can only blame myself. I went out and played my favorite course over the weekend. It was a beautiful day in Oklahoma, the sun was bright and the wind was somewhere around 10 M.P.H., not too bad for February. I had not played in about 10 days and did not get a chance to warm up much before we hit the box. I http://sink-o.blogspot.com/2009/02/all-clanks-and-no-ching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (birdman.tulsa)3