Jeremy "Medium Jerm" Sauve

Disc golf is growing so quick! I just wish the pro/elite players would see the real need of change...that new sponsors outside of DG manufacturers would greatly benefit the growth of this game. W ... show more ›

Disc golf is growing so quick! I just wish the pro/elite players would see the real need of change...that new sponsors outside of DG manufacturers would greatly benefit the growth of this game.
We keep circling back into the same patterns and same pools of money, never actually growing the game outside of itself. The sport needs to bring in larger brands/logos like the sport did with Bushnell (disc golf and hunting brand working together). We need to bring in more companies like them to grow this sport outside of its own circle, maybe some better shoe deals, maybe some sporting jerseys (not a shitty dri-fit jersey), drink/food sponsors... anything really.

Our sport will flatline if we don't keep the wheels turning and seek outside assistance/big time sponsors

I miss the old days, you know before every tournament was super expensive, before live scoring, and before tee times only. Ahh the good Ole days of 2-rounds/1-day or 3-rounds/2-day events with shot ... show more ›

I miss the old days, you know before every tournament was super expensive, before live scoring, and before tee times only.

Ahh the good Ole days of 2-rounds/1-day or 3-rounds/2-day events with shotgun starts and full field of players together, well together after the rounds finish. Everyone gathered around the scorepoint to see who shot the hot rounds and who was leading in which divisions. The rush to see scores with anticipation of thinking you did well, just to see you have to put in some major work to catch that other dude smashing up the course.

Then the player party after was an awards ceremony, where everyone got to see who the winners are, vs checking the phone during and then end of play, winning/cashing, getting a trophy, and just dipping out. The new scene has potential, but has lost some of the old aspects of togetherness and bonding.

On the other hand, the advancement of digital scoring has bettered the sport on most aspects of its arrival. Of course tweaks in the beginning were tricky, but now it saves TDs countless hours of 2x hand counting scorecards and inputting manual scores for all players...before, between, and after every round/event.

The major downside in my opinion, is the growth of live scoring vs digital scoring. Live scoring does not accommodate the older, fun, embracing ways. Now most players finish their rounds, view live scores, and get out. The environment has slightly changed with this development.

The rule change that intergrates the use of a restricted line opposite of a mandatory, needs to be adjusted/removed. Once the mandatory has successfully been navigated, the player shouldn't have to wo ... show more ›

The rule change that intergrates the use of a restricted line opposite of a mandatory, needs to be adjusted/removed. Once the mandatory has successfully been navigated, the player shouldn't have to worry about "missing the mando" by doubling back from a tree kick or an errant roll.
The restricted line should only be in effect before a mandatory; after successfully making it through the mando, the restricted line should be irrelevant.