Get to Know the 2019 PDGA Board of Directors Candidates | Professional Disc Golf Association
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It seems that there are four candidates for the PDGA Board of Directors position, each with their own unique background and experiences in the sport of disc golf.
Candidate 1: Alex Chen (Oklahoma City, OK)
* Age: 1982
* Education: BS in Engineering Physics-Electrical Engineering
* Occupation: Electrical Engineer
* Disc Golf Experience: Heavily involved in local community, liaison, tournament director, volunteer, and golfer. Represents his club in working with regional authorities to develop schedules.
* Candidate Statement: Brings the narrative of amateur golfers who have become marginalized by the popular division system. Pursues fairness, logic, and integrity.
Candidate 2: Randall Palmer (Little Rock, AR)
* Age: 1969
* Education: College
* Occupation: Safety Specialist
* Disc Golf Experience: 872-rated player; plays regional tournaments; hosts at Arkansas State DG Championships.
* Candidate Statement: Experienced in teaching/coaching the younger generation. Passionate about growing the sport of disc golf and giving back to the community.
Candidate 3: David Wallis (Rantoul, IL)
* Age: 1963
* Education: Some college
* Occupation: Distribution Projects Manager
* Disc Golf Experience: Has been throwing discs for most of his life; has run over 100 tournaments; on staff for several world championships and Majors.
* Candidate Statement: Supports getting more youth involved in the sport. Considers himself a "rules guru" and would like to be on the Rules Committee.
The candidates have varying levels of experience in disc golf, from recreational players to experienced tournament directors and course designers. They each bring unique perspectives and ideas for growing the sport and improving the PDGA.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/get-know-2019-pdga-board-directors-candidates