New Faces Join the PDGA Team at the International Disc Golf Center

The summer season has officially arrived at the International Disc Golf Center in Appling, GA, bringing with it a fresh wave of enthusiasm and energy from two new members of the PDGA team. As the tour season heats up, the PDGA is happy to announce that Amber Sweeton has joined as the Historical Data Entry Clerk, while Warren Hollinshead comes on board as a summer intern.

Amber's primary responsibility is to meticulously enter data from previous events into the PDGA database. This monumental task involves scouring through hand-written tournament results from past decades and transcribing them into digital format. When asked about this historic data project, Andrew Sweeton, the Tour Manager, explained that the goal is not only to bring this old data online but also to potentially produce historical player rating information.

Amber's background as a history major at Nyack College in New York shines through in her meticulous work ethic. As the daughter of PDGA Tour Manager Andrew "Big Dog" Sweeton, she's no stranger to the world of disc golf and has spent two previous summers working on archival data for the organization. Amber finds it fascinating to compare old tournament data with her knowledge of current players and events, observing the growth and evolution of the sport over time.

Meanwhile, Warren Hollinshead, an Oregon native, brings a wealth of experience in disc golf to his internship role. With a resume that includes starting and leading high school clubs, university clubs, and even creating a new club at Lane Community College, he's well-equipped to handle any task thrown his way. As a current student working on a transfer degree in Journalism at the University of Oregon, Warren sees this internship as an opportunity to gain valuable experience while furthering his educational goals.

PDGA Events Manager Michael Downes praised Warren's enthusiasm and passion for the sport, stating that his knowledge in journalism will be a significant asset to the PDGA team. As a valued member of the team, Warren will assist with various duties throughout office operations, course maintenance at the IDGC, and event planning and execution. He'll also lend a hand at both Professional and Amateur Worlds.

Warren expressed his gratitude for this opportunity, saying that working with the PDGA has been a dream come true. "I couldn't be happier to be contributing to such an amazing organization," he stated.

These two new additions bring fresh perspectives and skills to the PDGA team, ensuring that the International Disc Golf Center remains at the forefront of disc golf events and management.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/help-arrives-for-tour-season