Disc Golf Ambassadors Bring Fun and Fitness to Chinese University Students

As part of their whirlwind tour of China, renowned disc golf ambassadors Will Schusterick and David Greenwell traveled to the metropolis of Jinan, capital of Shandong Province. Accompanied by the China Disc Golf Center's hosts, they arrived in under four hours via bullet train from Suzhou, reaching cruising speeds of 305 kph (190 mph). Their visit was hosted by Mr. Wong, vice president of the sports department at Shandong University, one of the country's top academic institutions.

After a delightful dinner featuring local seafood and vegetarian delicacies, Schusterick and Greenwell were driven to the University Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. There, they delivered an engaging two-and-a-half hour workshop focused on teaching basic disc golf skills to 55 sports program freshmen and sophomore students. The students learned about the fundamental throws and rules of play, as well as essential techniques for putting, approach shots, backhand drives, and forehand techniques.

With each student receiving a disc, they were guided through various exercises, allowing them to develop their hand-eye coordination and fine-tune their skills. As they progressed, some students showed remarkable aptitude, landing accurate shots with plenty of spin and hitting birdies in the mini-tournament that concluded the workshop. Others required more individualized attention but eventually achieved success.

Following the tournament, fans flocked around Schusterick and Greenwell to obtain autographs and participate in photoshoots. The baskets were then carefully stored away for future use. Notably, Mr. Wong was highly impressed by the workshop's success and expressed interest in integrating disc golf into his department's course offerings. He requested assistance in developing a curriculum from a stateside university to facilitate this process.

With their time in Jinan coming to an end, the ambassadors boarded the bullet train once more, this time heading 900 kilometers south towards Shanghai, eager for the next chapter of their tour. As they departed, they left behind a group of enthusiastic students who had been introduced to the exciting world of disc golf.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/students-leading-chinese-university-become-disc-golf-fanatics