All posts tagged Avery

Avery Jenkins on the Love of the Flying Disc

Disc sports are meaningful to all of us who love disc golf and ultimate, regardless of whether you’re throwing a disc or a Frisbee. The feeling of the balance, the speed, the power and the throw. The ability to have “ultimate” control over the thrown object’s line, the height and the angle of the release. It’s the “beauty of flight” that has us in awe and coming back for more! I’ve been playing frisbee since the age of five, whether it was playing catch with my parents ...
As a Commentator, Jenkins Relies on Playing Experience

When a player steps up to the tee at the USDGC in a do or die moment, many might wonder what’s going on in that player’s mind. Odds are good that Disc Golf World Tour broadcaster Avery Jenkins has a pretty good idea. Jenkins, who was named DGWT co-commentator early this season, brought his 18-year pro career to the World Tour mic with commentating duties that include Facebook Live sessions, DGWT Wrap Up Shows, player interviews, and more. 2016 European Open - Disc Golf World Tour Event ...
2016 La Mirada Open – Disc Golf World Tour Event #1

The Disc Golf World Tour was off to a huge start at the 2016 La Mirada Open in beautiful Southern California! It's the first of five Top-Tier International Events throughout four countries on the best courses in the world hosting the best players on the planet. The stage was set at the La Mirada Disc Golf Course which was the 2nd permanently installed course in the world established in 1976 and celebrating it's 40th anniversary this summer. It's the crowned jewel of Southern California, host ...
2015 – Year in Review

So with the start of the season right around the corner, I look back at a year and a Disc Golf Season unlike any other that I've experienced before. My 2015 started off with the amazing life-changing moment of becoming a father to the most incredible baby boy, Arian Jenkins in February. His arrival made me truly reevaluate my life and reschedule my entire Disc Golf Season around my pride and joy...the one that now calls me "Dada". The 2015 Disc Golf Season has proven to ...
Avery Jenkins named commentator for the Disc Golf World Tour

The 2016 disc golf season is shaping up to be one of the biggest in history and a big part of that is the new Disc Golf World Tour (DGWT). What were your thoughts when you first heard about the DGWT? Disc Golf World Tour“The 2016 World Disc Golf Tour is something that we as touring professionals always wanted. A tour that focuses on being truly professional in all aspects. It’s something that is needed if we want to progress as a professional sport. We’ve been ...
Hucking Aces Player Interview

Hucking Aces was lucky enough to get an interview with one of Disc Golf's biggest stars and greatest ambassadors. We asked him for his thoughts on the current state of disc golf, as well as the future of our sport. 1) With players getting sponsorships from many different sources at once now, when will pros start using business managers or agents to help establish more opportunity for themselves for larger endorsements/sponsorships? Do you think we're close to that point as a sport, or is it still ...
2014 – Year in Review

So with the start of the season right around the corner and the start of the Memorial Championships in Phoenix, AZ coming up at the end of February, there’s no way that I can begin the year without first doing a recap of the amazing 2014 Disc Golf Season! Let's look back at another great year as I take you on a quick journey of some highlights from my season in the 2014 - Year in Review. The 2014 Disc Golf Season has proven to be ...
2014 Deep in the Game Tour Recap
Dec 26, 2014 / Uncategorized /

It’s been an incredible 2014 Discmania Deep in the Game Tour as it’s been the most extensive Disc Golf Tour that I’ve ever been a part of in my 15 years of touring and traveling throughout the world. It was a continuous adventure the entire time as it was reliving the Disc Golf Tour that I knew so well but this time it was all about providing the guidance for the young 22-year old German Phenom, Simon Lizotte, as it was his first time traveling ...
East Coast Stretch – Deep in the Game US Tour

The Discmania Deep in the Game Tour streaked down the East Coast throughout New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Charlotte. Simon and I hosted a Deep in the Game Disc Golf Instructional Clinic in Philadelphia, PA at the Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course which is said to be one of the Top 10 Disc Golf Courses installed in the world established in 1977. It’s always great to get back the rare beginnings of our sport and see what a Frisbee Golf Course used to ...
Taking it to the North – Deep in the Game US Tour

The Discmania Deep in the Game US Tour is back in full swing as it was a very successful journey to Europe again this time around with over 25+ clinics throughout Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Finland, Sweden and Iceland! On this US Tour we decided to voyage throughout the Northern States including the Midwest, Canada, the Northeast and the East Coast…the Disc Golf Clinic requests continue to roll in as there’s a obviously huge demand for proper Disc Golf instruction. The growth of this great ...