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World Disc Golf Champ Talks About His Sport and the Allen & Ginter Experience
On a yearly basis, Allen & Ginter introduces collectors to a host of interesting and intriguing world champions outside the realm of baseball. One of 2010's most interesting inclusions was that of world Disc Golf Champ Avery Jenkins. For those unfamiliar with Disc Golf, you may have heard it called by a different name, Frisbee Golf. We were fortunate enough to talk with Jenkins about his sport, how and when he found ...
Photo by Marble Jones
2009 Year in Review - It Keeps on Getting Better!!!
The 2009 Season has undoubtedly been my best year ever, and it keeps on getting better. I played in 32 PDGA Sanctioned Tournaments with 23 top 5 finishes and 8 wins (25% Winning Percentage), including winning my first World Title at the 2009 Professional Disc Golf World Championships in Kansas City, KS/MO. I won the US Doubles Championships with my good friend David Feldberg the weekend before the USDGC to become the 2009 ...
First I will start off by saying that I have been waiting a decade for a World Championships to be hosted in Kansas City. They showcase some of the best courses in the country and it is centrally located which gives more players the opportunity to attend. I was very prepared and focused to play well; it had been my best season to date and I wanted to make it all worth it. I came into this World Championships the most mentally prepared than any ...
This Part 2 of my interview with Disc Golf World Champion Avery Jenkins - Interview by Steve Pease
When your dad taught you to play, what did he tell you to focus on and learn first?
I learned a lot about the game from my father, he first taught me a lot about sportsmanship and integrity that this sport requires to be played in its truest form. He also taught me the proper technique through hours of playing catch in the backyard with the Frisbee and ...
Interview with Disc Golf World Champion Avery Jenkins - Interview by Steve Pease
This interview was something I’ve wanted to do for quite a while; I am honored to be able to share it with you now. Avery Jenkins comes from a disc golf family, his parents were both Disc Golf Champions and his sister Valarie Jenkins is a 3X and current World Champion. Avery is the current World Champion and the current U.S. Doubles Champion with his partner Dave Feldberg.
There are a lot of guys ...
Top Pros Returns - Avery Jenkins Interview by Gordon R. Dill
I’ll be honest, we chased this one for a while. Now, we’re thrilled to have an interview with one of the top players in the world.
Forget “Top Pros”, Avery Jenkins is at least IN THE DISCUSSION for “Top Pro”. Avery won nearly $30,000 on tour this year and more than that the year before. In 31 tournaments this year he won 5, including the PDGA World Championships. He’s got the full ...
The MILO Disc Golf Shoe by KEEN set to release on November 20th, 2009.
Only available for sale online at www.KEENFootwear.com - $110
A variety of Disc Golfers have tested the MILO in all weather conditions. It provides excellent grip properties, asymmetrical lacing and reinforced toe bumper. Perfect for all weather and all terrain.
- KEEN DRY Waterproof Membrane
- Anti-Bunch Asymmetrical Flex Lace System
- S3 Heel Support Structure
- Multi-Directional 3 MM Lug Outsole for Traction
- Removable Metatomical Tri-Density Footbed
KEEN has been a generous sponsor to the Master's Cup ...
Quad City Disc Golf.com Interview by Joe Rodman
Avery Jenkins is a Professional disc golfer, one of the sports biggest names, and a product of the "first family" of disc golf! Avery and disc golf have grown up together over the years. His parents, Leroy and Sharon, picked up the sport in the ’80s, and planned family vacations to places where they could catch a tournament on the weekends. Sharon holds several National titles, and his sister, Val, is a three-time Women's Pro Champion. Originally from ...
Disc Golf has a Pro Tour, and Momentum
By Jack McCluskey
LEICESTER, Mass. -- In many ways, Avery Jenkins and disc golf have grown up together.
His parents picked up the sport in the '80s, planned family vacations to places where they could catch a tournament on the weekends and bought disc golf baskets for the backyard. Now Jenkins, 31, is closing in on his 10th year of traveling on the pro disc golf tour, making a living playing the sport.
Jack McCluskey
Instead of using a club, just pull ...
Avery and Valarie Jenkins came to DGU with a desire to compete against one another fairly. This season Avery and Val will compete head-to-head through the use of the DGU Handicapping system to see who can best the other.
Think YOU can take 'em? Log in and find out! After each event, just click on the course name to see your projected score for the course being played.
Battle Jenkins - Avery vs. Val
