Meet Tapani Aulu: The European Disc Golf Sensation

Tapani Aulu is a name that might not be familiar to many disc golf enthusiasts in North America, but this talented European player is making waves in the sport. As part of our ongoing series highlighting emerging players from around the world, we're excited to introduce you to Tapani's fascinating story.

Born and raised in Finland, Aulu has been involved in disc golf since 2009. He currently resides in Turku, Finland, with his wife and is sponsored by Prodigy Disc Europe. This versatile player has a favorite disc, the PA3, which he uses with great success on the course.

Aulu's impressive career includes winning the Brasil Open in 2019 and the Ethiopian Open in 2018. These victories make him the only person to have won PDGA events in South America, Africa, and Europe. This achievement is a testament to his skill and adaptability as a player.

To get to know Tapani better, we played a game of "Two Truths and a Lie" with him. We presented three stories about Aulu's experiences, two of which are true, and one that's entirely fabricated. Can you guess which story is the lie? Share your thoughts in the comments below or on social media using #TapaniAulu.

The first story takes place in England, where Aulu met a UK disc golf legend named Derek Robins. After sending an email to Robins, Aulu agreed to look after his private course while he attended the US Disc Golf Championship. During his stay, Aulu decided to participate in the Croydon Cyclone tournament and ended up winning the Open division by four strokes. He was awarded a trophy that had been won previously by PDGA World Champion Nate Doss.

The second story revolves around Aulu's experiences in Brazil. While visiting his wife's family in São Paulo, he took his discs to a park and began throwing them. However, his throws attracted the attention of a runner who mistook the discs for trash and threw them into a nearby canister. Luckily, Aulu was able to retrieve his discs before they were destroyed.

The third story is about a dog named Rekku that chased after a bull moose in Finland. Although the chase ended with Rekku successfully reuniting with its owner, Aulu still thought Rekku seemed proud of itself for trying to catch the massive animal.

In addition to these exciting stories, Aulu has several upcoming tournaments scheduled for 2019. He will be competing at the Vienna Open in Austria and the Tuscany Open in Italy before focusing on Finnish tournaments due to his wife's expected birth.

When asked about his plans for the European Open, Aulu humorously mentioned that it might not work out since it coincides with the exact date of his child's arrival. We wish him all the best in balancing his disc golf career and new family responsibilities!

Stay tuned for more updates on Tapani Aulu and other emerging players from around the world. Don't forget to follow us on social media and share your thoughts on Aulu's stories using #TapaniAulu.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/youre-europe-tapani-aulu