PDGA Expands Global Reach with New Hires and Social Media Initiatives

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is continuing to grow its international presence by announcing a series of strategic hires and launching new social media pages. As disc golf gains popularity worldwide, the PDGA is committed to supporting local clubs, national associations, and individuals who are driving the sport's growth in various countries.

In East Africa, Israel Muwanguzi has been appointed as the East Africa Coordinator for both the PDGA and the Paul McBeth Foundation (PMF). Based at Ndejje University in Uganda, Israel has successfully developed a sustainable model for disc golf growth, combining school programs, local leadership training, course construction, and tournament organization. His efforts have brought disc golf to 33 districts in his home country, and he recently helped lead the installation of a PDGA Tour event course at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.

In Southeast and East Asia, Aaron Herman has been appointed as the Asia Coordinator for the PDGA. As a transplanted expat and TD of the Chiang Mai Open in northern Thailand, Aaron brings a wealth of experience and language skills to his new role. He will work closely with Luisa Bartolome, who has been appointed as the Asia Ambassador. A Philippines Country Coordinator and 2023 PDGA Volunteer of the Year, Luisa will focus on promoting disc golf growth and engagement across the vast region.

In Canada, Cara Hovius has taken the lead in launching a new PDGA Canada Facebook page. As a well-known feature writer for DiscGolfer magazine and co-founder of ChainLink Disc Golf, Cara brings extensive knowledge of the sport to her new role.

These new social media initiatives will engage with players and stakeholders across Africa, Asia, and Canada, sharing information about leading events, sponsorship opportunities, local programs, and more. They will complement the PDGA's existing online presence in Europe and Latin America, further solidifying its position as a global governing body for disc golf.

The PDGA encourages its members to welcome these new staff members and engage with their respective social media initiatives, which can be found on Facebook by searching for PDGA Africa, Asia, and Canada. As the organization continues to grow and expand globally, it remains committed to developing disc golf into a recognized competitive sport and recreational activity worldwide.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/continued-expansion