Girl Scouts Discover Joy of Disc Golf Thanks to Local Community

When Troop Leader Kerstin Joos spotted players at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas, she knew her Girl Scout troop would love trying out disc golf. With the help of local community leaders, including Troy Herman, Des Reading, and Jay Reading, the girls had a blast learning the basics and enjoying the thrill of flight.

The trio from the People of Round Rock Facebook group connected Kerstin with Troy, an active PDGA member and contributor to the Young at Heart Family Disc Golf Experience. This introduction led to the involvement of Des and Jay, who are passionate about introducing kids to disc golf through their Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) initiative.

Together, they brought the girls a fun-filled experience that started with short introductions, technique demonstrations, hands-on activities, and small games. As the new players gained confidence, they threw farther, improved accuracy, and watched their discs soar.

The initial feedback from this program has been overwhelmingly positive, with Troop Leader Kerstin Joos expressing her gratitude for the community's support. "I really appreciate you all making time to spend with the girls from our three troops," she said. "It was fun for all!"

What's more, the PDGA Youth and Education initiative and EDGE are now working together with Kerstin to create a disc golf kit that can be signed out by troops, allowing them to continue practicing and growing their passion for the sport.

The ultimate goal is to introduce a disc golf badge program, enabling girls to earn recognition as they learn, practice, and demonstrate personal growth in the sport. As Troop Leader Joos observed, "My daughter wants to go back to Old Settlers tomorrow to play on the starter baskets – I've never seen her so interested in anything!"

This heartwarming story showcases the power of community involvement and the joy of flight that disc golf has to offer.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/girl-scout-troops-learn-legends