Last Hurrah for TJ Goodwin at Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup

The excitement is building in Santa Cruz as the Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup gets underway this weekend. This iconic disc golf tournament has been a highlight of the calendar for years, and 2015 promises to be just as thrilling. As we celebrate another year of world-class competition on the DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course, we also take a moment to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of one special individual - TJ Goodwin.

For the past few years, TJ has been the driving force behind the Masters Cup, ensuring that every aspect of the event is top-notch. His passion for disc golf is evident in everything he does, from creating new tournaments like the Good Neighbors Open to innovating events like the Felton Freeze. But this year marks a bittersweet occasion - it's TJ's last hurrah as tournament director.

As we spoke to Scott Keasey, General Manager of DGA (Disc Golf Association), he praised TJ's leadership skills and ability to delegate effectively. "He's got such a great personality," Keasey said. "He's really good at making decisions and owning them." His dedication has been truly inspiring, and it's clear that he will be deeply missed.

TJ's final event as TD is not just a loss for the Masters Cup - it's also a reminder of his love for the disc golf community in Santa Cruz. He has worked tirelessly to support local players and events, and his legacy will continue through Braden Coolidge, who takes over as tournament director from next year.

So what can we expect from this year's Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup? The DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course is notorious for its challenging layout, with 24 holes that span approximately 8,000 feet. Many of the holes have earned nicknames like "I-5" and "Top of the World," but even local players struggle to tame this beast. Santa Cruz native Nate Doss has won multiple world championships, but he's yet to conquer the Masters Cup.

Media coverage is also a key part of any major disc golf tournament, and the Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup is no exception. While live streaming on the internet may be out of the question due to phone signal limitations at DeLaveaga, there will still be plenty of ways for fans to stay up-to-date with all the action. Prodigy Disc will be following the Open Women's lead card, while Central Coast Disc Golf will cover the MPO chase card.

We'll also be providing live hole-by-hole scores and updates on PDGALIVE.com, so make sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest news and links to coverage videos. And finally, we'd like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Russ Jacobson and his family after the recent loss of his wife, Jessica.

As the Steady Ed Memorial Masters Cup gets underway, we're excited to see what the future holds for disc golf in Santa Cruz - even if it means saying goodbye to one beloved figure.

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