All posts tagged USDGC

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
2013 – Year in Review

So with the start of the season right around the corner and the start of the Memorial Championships this coming week, there’s no way that I can begin without first doing a recap of the amazing 2013 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 2013 - Year in Review. The 2013 Disc Golf Season has proven to be my most fun and exciting year to date as ...
KEEN Ambassador Avery Jenkins Supporting the University of California – Santa Cruz Disc Golf Team

Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, especially in the surf city of Santa Cruz, CA. The recent 2011 Disc Golf World Championships were even hosted in the Monterey Bay Area last year. Recently, the University of California – Santa Cruz Disc Golf Team qualified for the first time for the 2012 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships in Augusta, GA. They’ll represent one of 40 college disc golf teams from all over the country participating in the event. This year, KEEN ...
1859 Oregon Magazine Interview

Avery Jenkins, a University of Oregon graduate, made Eugene his home for the past seven years. He took a slice out of his busy worldwide touring schedule to chat with 1859. Winning Putt - 2009 Disc Golf World Championships - Kansas City, MO (Photo by Lauren Lakeberg) Tell us about the rocket ship that is Disc Golf. The sport is growing by leaps and bounds. In my experience, the more people play, the more they love it. I have friends who are cops, lawyers and business people from ...
2009 – Year in Review

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 ...
Quad City Disc Golf.com Interview

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 ...
The Filming of the Team Jenkins Disc Golf Documentary

The Team Jenkins Disc Golf Documentary was set to begin filming the weekend of April 4, so our family made plans to fly down to Houston, TX where Director Rob Engle has a large production studio where he works. It actually happens to be the largest production studio in Houston. Val and I were flying in from Atlanta, GA where we played the Atlanta Open National Tour Event the previous weekend and my parents, Sharon and Leroy, were traveling from the cold winter weather of ...