Disc Golf Duo Reaches 1,000th Course Milestone Together
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The sun was shining brightly on a beautiful day as Ben Calhoun and Gregg Hosfeld prepared to make history by completing their 1,000th course played together. The International Disc Golf Center (IDGC) was buzzing with excitement as friends, family, and fellow disc golf enthusiasts gathered to witness this monumental occasion.
In the days leading up to this momentous event, Jason Allind, the IDGC Course Superintendent, worked tirelessly with local volunteers from the Augusta Disc Golf Association to ensure that the course was ready for the duo's special round. The Discraft ChainStar baskets were installed just in time, and the stage was set for a memorable day.
As Ben and Gregg took to the course, they were accompanied by an entourage of spectators, including Terry Calhoun, Ben's proud father and former PDGA Board member, and Stan McDaniel, a multi-PDGA World Champion and Microtel Disc Golfer of the Year. The gallery was electric with anticipation as these two road warriors prepared to tackle their 1,000th course.
Pre-round banter was in full swing as Gregg jokingly asked Ben if they should flip a coin to decide who would go first. Ben flipped, and heads it was! Gregg took his place at the tee of Hole #1, and with a smooth throw, sent his disc hyzering down the fairway. Ben watched with a grin, commenting that he shouldn't have bet against Gregg.
As they played through the round, Ben and Gregg continued to crack jokes and share stories between throws, their camaraderie and chemistry on full display. Terry Calhoun even joined in on the fun, tossing his disc from the first tee. The atmosphere was lively and engaging, with the only interruptions coming from the sound of sinking putts.
The final hole brought a mix of emotions as the duo approached their milestone. With great anticipation, they teed off, and Gregg made an incredible throw, landing by a stump just above the ravine. Ben followed suit with a shot that nicked a tree at the end of the fairway. Terry took his turn, playing it safe, but Ben and Gregg's approaches landed under the basket.
As they reached their final putts, Ben and Gregg decided to cross the finish line together. With a flourish, they sunk their putts and beamed with pride. They had done it! The gallery erupted in cheers as the two friends shared a heartfelt moment, shaking hands through the chains of the 18th basket.
In the aftermath of this historic round, Ben exclaimed that all his traveling and arriving safely at the IDGC to play this course was worth it. Gregg, on the other hand, was speechless, but eventually gathered his thoughts to express his gratitude for sharing this experience with Ben. "We couldn't have picked a better place to finish," he said, reflecting on their journey.
As they walked off the course, Ben and Gregg shared a bond that only they would truly understand – a connection forged through countless hours of disc golfing together, culminating in this momentous occasion. Their 1,000th course played would forever be etched in their memories as a testament to their friendship and passion for the sport.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/1k-course-milestone