A Lifelong Love Affair with Disc Golf: Meet Tita

Tita's love affair with disc golf began in 1975, when she was just 15 years old. That year, she tagged along with her three older brothers to Oak Grove Park in Pasadena, California, where they learned how to play Frisbee golf from the Los Angeles Frisbee Club. Little did she know that this would be the start of a lifelong passion.

Over the past four decades and a half, Tita has become an avid disc golfer, playing at least once a week and often freestyling with her 71-year-old brother Jesse on windy days. She's incredibly fortunate to have found like-minded friends in the Oak Grove Mamas, who share her love for the game and make it even more enjoyable.

Tita's favorite courses are La Mirada (La Mirada Back 18 and Lake 18) and Oak Grove, which she appreciates for their natural beauty. She loves watching the way discs fly through the trees, especially during the jacaranda blooming season at La Mirada. But it's not just about the scenery; Tita also values the sense of community that comes with playing disc golf.

As a member of the PDGA Diversity and Outreach Task Force, Tita is dedicated to making disc golf more inclusive for underrepresented groups. She believes that by building bridges and connecting people through this sport, we can create a richer and more diverse community. Tita's involvement in the task force stems from her own experiences as a minority player growing up, where she often felt unwelcome.

One of Tita's most cherished memories is her first Frisbee golf tournament at Oak Grove in 1975, which she won in a sudden-death playoff with a 141gm packaged Frisbee. More recently, she achieved a milestone by getting her first ace on hole #9 Lakeside at La Mirada.

Tita's enthusiasm for disc golf extends beyond playing; she's also passionate about supporting new initiatives and connecting people from diverse backgrounds. As part of the Diversity Task Force, she's excited to contribute to projects that promote inclusivity and growth within the sport.

In her own words, Tita says, "We are richer as a community when we build bridges and connect people... with a piece of plastic." Her dedication to disc golf is a testament to its transformative power, and we're grateful to have her as an integral part of our PDGA family.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/member-spotlight-tita-ugalde-83