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Originally Posted by FETCHER.
I am surprised it’s not more popular up here, is it more of an American thing?
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It started out in California in the 70's and was under the radar for the most part up until just these last few years, and even more so during the pandemic. It's finding its way across the globe though.
Here's a good look into the growth from 2020 with some world growth stats:
https://udisc.com/disc-golf-growth-report/2021
In the early 90's (around when I started playing), it was just a blip on the map of all things sports, but these days it's gaining more traction than I had ever imagined with the enormous dollar contracts from sponsorships going to some of the top players. I don't think it'll ever quite catch the level of revenue and payout that ball golf offers, but it's getting better for the pro's on tour that rely on winnings to keep themselves sustainable.
I hope you can see what it's all about some day. Stay safe with that red weather warning I've been seeing!