• Mark started playing disc golf in high school and fell in love with the sport.
• He worked at Disc Craft during a summer, which deepened his connection to disc golf.
• COVID reignited Mark's passion for disc golf, leading to the creation of Discineer.
• Discineer combines Mark's engineering background with his love for disc golf.
• The Run Maker helps players gauge their distance from the basket effectively.
• Mark's products aim to solve common problems faced by disc golfers.
• The retractable towel is designed to prevent loss and keep towels clean.
• Mark is continuously innovating and has a pin board full of ideas.
• Community support has been crucial for the growth of Discineer.
• Mark emphasizes the importance of growth and evolution in product development.

keywords

Disc Golf, Tim Carter, Pro Tour, Maple Hill, Vibram Open, Legal Aspects, Community, History, Sports, Interviews

summary

In this conversation, Tim Carter shares his journey into disc golf, his relationship with Steve Dodge, and the legal foundations of the Disc Golf Pro Tour. He reflects on the community impact of events like the Vibram Open and the importance of creating a viable structure for the Pro Tour. Tim also expresses gratitude towards his mentors and the disc golf community.

takeaways

Tim Carter started playing disc golf around 2008-2009. He met Steve Dodge at Maple Hill after losing a disc in the water. Tim became a workhorse at Maple Hill, earning free rounds for life. The Vibram Open was crucial in establishing the Pro Tour's credibility. Creating a legal entity for the Pro Tour was essential for its viability. Negotiations with the PDGA were a significant part of the Pro Tour's formation. Tim emphasizes the importance of community involvement in disc golf. The Vibram Open was a pivotal event for the disc golf community. Tim reflects on the growth of disc golf events in New England. He expresses gratitude towards Steve Dodge and his legal team.

We are the podcast that covers disc golf news and growth in about ten minutes. And on the weekends, we cover the future of our sport with interviews with movers and shakers as well as the history of our sport as we recap the formation of the Disc Golf Pro Tour with the people that made it happen.

Music: Strange Bop by contreloup

• Gannon Burr's sixth win of the season and Holland Handley's third win highlight the Pro Tour stats.
• Several new golf discs have been approved by the PDGA, including the P2X from Discmania and the Elevation from Screech.
• Non-disc golf media coverage of the sport, such as Raymond Elidge's election into the Mississippi Disc Golf Hall of Fame, helps raise awareness and legitimacy.
• The upcoming Four States Open tournament is a marquee event that showcases the best players in the country.
• The PDGA is calling for A-Tiers and majors for future seasons, providing opportunities for organizers to run big events.