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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 ...
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 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 ...
Deep in the Game Spring 2014 US Tour Recap

The Discmania Deep in the Game Spring US Tour is complete with over 11,600 miles traveled throughout 20 States in 13 weeks (91 Days)! It was the first Disc Golf Instructional Tour of it’s kind of this size and magnitude with over 325 participants in attendance at the 18 Deep in the Game Clinics throughout the Southern & Middle US. It was definitely a lot of driving in a very short amount of time but it made it all worth it with all of the ...
US Tour Blog #2 – On The Road Adventures

The Discmania Deep in the Game US Tour takes us to Denver, Colorado as we continue on our travels back to the West Coast after 11-weeks on the road. It’s been one of the best Disc Golf Tours that I’ve ever been on and probably the hectic traveling scheduling that I’ve taken part in so far with 10,000+ miles down and a few more to go. Trust me I have traveled a lot for Disc Golf throughout the years and this one has us on ...