Disc Golf Legend Barry Schultz Honors Beloved Friend and Mentor Tim Selinske

The world of disc golf is a close-knit community where friendships forged on the course often last a lifetime. For Barry Schultz, one of his closest friends and mentors was Tim Selinske, who tragically passed away in 2009 after a long battle with Langerhans’ Cell Histiocytosis.

Selinske's impact on disc golf went beyond being one of the founders of Innova Champion Discs. He was a kind, caring, and friendly individual who touched countless lives, both on and off the course. His legacy continues to inspire players today, including Schultz, who has won numerous titles in memory of his beloved friend.

In 2009, just eight months after Selinske's passing, the first Tim Selinske US Masters Disc Golf Championship was held at the International Disc Golf Center in Appling, Georgia. The event would go on to become a significant milestone for Schultz, who would win it a total of seven times out of nine appearances between 2010 and 2019.

Schultz has often spoken about the influence Selinske had on his career. "He was actually the one person that helped me realize that quitting my normal everyday job and becoming a professional disc golfer was a good thing," Schultz recalled in a recent episode of PDGA Radio. "It wasn't a selfish thing... He encouraged me to pursue my passion, and I'll be forever grateful for that."

Schultz's most recent US Masters victory came this year at Maple Hill in Massachusetts, where he honored Selinske by playing with the same positive attitude and energy that his friend embodied. As Schultz noted, "I try to do every year during the week of the Tim Selinske is be Tim-like, and really enjoy every moment, enjoy everybody's energy and try to stay as positive as I can."

With a storied career spanning decades, Schultz has cemented his place in disc golf history. He won numerous titles in the Open division in the early 2000s, including three USDGC victories and two pro worlds titles. However, it's his achievements in the Masters 40+ division that are truly remarkable – nine PDGA Majors in a ten-year span is an unprecedented feat.

As Schultz looks to the future, fans can't help but wonder what he'll accomplish next. With his unwavering determination and unrelenting passion for the sport, one thing is certain: Barry Schultz will continue to make his friend Tim Selinske proud.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/decade-display-schultz-secures-masters-legacy