Disc Golf Legends Gregg Hosfeld and Ben Calhoun Unite to Reach 1,000 Courses

A remarkable friendship has blossomed between two of disc golf's most accomplished players, Gregg Hosfeld and Ben Calhoun, who are now working together towards a shared goal - reaching 1,000 played courses. What started as a friendly competition earlier this year, with each player vying to be the first to reach this milestone, has transformed into a collaborative effort to create an unforgettable moment in disc golf history.

Gregg Hosfeld, known for his two world championship titles and long-standing record of playing the most disc golf courses (816 before 2008), had seemingly solidified his position as the leader. However, Ben Calhoun's relentless drive and determination quickly narrowed the gap between them. The possibility of being surpassed by Ben sparked a new sense of urgency in Gregg, who launched his "One Grand Disc Golf Tour" to bolster his record.

In an unexpected turn of events, Gregg and Ben met in Florida in early November, where they discussed their friendly competition. Gregg revealed that he had been working hard to be the first to reach 1,000 courses but ultimately wanted to share this momentous occasion with Ben, suggesting they play their 1,000th course together. Ben was more than pleased with the proposal and even joked about anyone who had placed a bet on one of them reaching 1,000 alone losing out.

The duo began brainstorming potential locations for their joint milestone event, ultimately deciding that Georgia or South Carolina would be ideal due to geographical convenience. Gregg's familiarity with the International Disc Golf Center (IDGC) in Georgia proved instrumental in securing this location. He contacted executive director Brian Graham and discovered that a new course was ahead of schedule, allowing them to expedite the installation of baskets.

Thanks to the collaboration between the PDGA, Discraft, and the Atlanta Disc Golf Organization, 18 targets were dispatched to the IDGC on November 10th, paving the way for an unforgettable day. As of writing, a work crew is busily installing the targets, with Tuesday, November 18th set as the date for Gregg and Ben's historic moment.

The excitement surrounding this event has been palpable, with Brian Graham expressing his gratitude to have these two disc golf legends unite at the IDGC: "We are extremely excited to host this incredible milestone. It would be an honor for any course to play a part in this historical moment."

Stay tuned for more updates on this remarkable story as it unfolds. PDGA Radio will feature exclusive interviews with Gregg Hosfeld and Ben Calhoun next week, while the official coverage of their joint 1,000th course celebration will include a feature article, photo gallery, and video clip on PDGA.com.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/1000-courses-played