Disc Golf Enthusiast Mike Holloway Battles for Sole Survivor on CBS's Survivor: Worlds Apart

As a die-hard fan of Survivor: Worlds Apart on CBS, you might not know that two players on the show share a common interest - disc golf. Mike Holloway, #40121 from Texas, and Dan Foley, #71149 from Maine, are both avid PDGA members who have managed to stay in the game for nine episodes so far.

We caught up with Mike Holloway of the Blue Collar (Escameca) tribe to talk about his love for disc golf. It turns out that he started playing the sport before it was even called disc golf. "A couple of friends and I used to go to different parks in Texas and play made-up holes," he recalls. "We didn't know there were actual disc golf courses until a guy in a park told us about Veterans Park in Arlington, TX."

Mike's passion for disc golf quickly grew from casual rounds with friends to competing in tournaments and mini-golf events. He credits the sport with teaching him valuable life skills, such as community, competition, and growth. "I love playing rounds with new golfers," he says. "Seeing the moment it all clicks and they realize how much fun it is - that's what makes it so addictive."

When asked about his favorite courses, Mike mentioned North Park in Haltom City, TX, which is designed by Brandon Melton #31898, as well as Edora Park in Fort Collins, CO. He even has a "bucket list" of courses he wants to play.

As for how he ended up on the cast of Survivor, Mike's story is a bit unconventional. He had been making videos for 10 years but never submitted his application until two years ago. To his surprise, he got a call from the show after submitting a compilation video of his past antics.

When asked about lessons learned from disc golf that have helped him in Survivor, Mike points out that the sport has taught him to stay calm under pressure and let go of mistakes. "It's you against yourself," he says. "If you can't calm down or focus on the task at hand, you'll trash your whole round."

With only five episodes left in the season, Mike warns fans that the upcoming episode will be a dramatic turning point for the game. "The people left are all hungry for a win," he says. "This is a must-watch episode - even if you're not hooked yet, it'll hook you!"

We'd like to thank Mike Holloway for sharing his story and wish both him and Dan Foley the best of luck in the remaining episodes. Tune in to Survivor: Worlds Apart on CBS tonight at 8/7c!

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/quest-survival