Okay, so I’ve been hitting the disc golf courses pretty hard lately, and I finally decided to put my skills to the test at the Good Good Midwest Open. I’d heard about it from some buddies, and it sounded like a good challenge, plus a fun way to spend a weekend.
First thing I did was register online. It was pretty straightforward, just filled out a form and paid the entry fee. Nothing complicated there. Then came the waiting game, which mostly involved me practicing my throws in the backyard and trying not to hit the neighbor’s dog.
When the day finally arrived, I packed up my gear – discs, water bottle, snacks, the whole nine yards – and drove to the course. I checked in, got my player’s pack (which had some cool swag, I gotta say), and scoped out the competition. There were some serious-looking players there, the kind who probably dream about disc golf.
The tournament itself was two rounds, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. The first round, man, I was nervous. My first few throws were all over the place. I shanked one into the woods, and another one bounced off a tree like it had a personal vendetta against it. But I eventually settled down and started hitting some decent shots. I focused on staying smooth and trying to use my hips.
- Keep a steady pace
- keep calm
- Don’t rush your throws
The second round was better. I felt more relaxed, and my throws were more consistent. I even managed to birdie a couple of holes, which felt amazing. There was this one par 4 that I almost aced – the disc literally grazed the chains. So close!
Final Tally
In the end, I didn’t win, obviously. But I also didn’t come in last, which was my main goal, haha. I ended up somewhere in the middle of the pack, which I’m pretty happy with for my first big tournament. I added up all my throws, compared it to the course par, and saw a big improvement from my practice rounds. That’s a win in my book.
Overall, it was a blast. I met some cool people, got some good exercise, and pushed myself to improve. I’m definitely planning on playing in more tournaments in the future. Maybe next time, I’ll even break into the top half of the standings. Who knows?
