Ben Callaway reveals what it takes to be a touring Pro Disc Golfer | Catch
Ben Callaway shares his honest perspective on life as a touring Pro Disc Golfer in this candid conversation. Filmed in downtown Kansas City, Ben opens up about the unique challenges of being part of a touring community, where he often misses out on local disc golf events and social gatherings with family and friends. Despite the sacrifices, Ben finds joy in sharing his passion for the sport with others, particularly young players who are just starting to fall in love with disc golf. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sense of fun and enjoyment, rather than solely focusing on competition. With his trademark enthusiasm, Ben also delves into the evolution of the sport, highlighting how people initially fell in love with throwing discs before the competitive aspect took hold. Watch as Ben shares his insights and experiences from life on the road, offering valuable advice for disc golf enthusiasts of all levels.
Watch Ben Callaway reveal what it takes to become a touring pro disc golfer. Expert tips & insights from one of the sport's top players.
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I am so happy that you're here we we're in the middle of downtown Kansas City I guess first cheers my friend cheers BR cheers yeah I was saying it's like weird like not being home like around like an established Disc Golf Community like obviously the road tour like the tour is is a community right but it it feels like sad that you can't play Tuesday night doubles or like you can't go to your brother's coffee shop I can't play disc golf with my brother like that's one of the downsides I would say like of of touring but I mean I I I would agree I my favorite my favorite time of the year if I'm being completely honest is when I do get to go back home and just see my family and see all my buds that I get to you know that I grew to love playing disc golf with you know not to say that I don't have friends on tour that I enjoy playing disc golf with as well but I mean not the same no it really isn't the same and they're and they're the reason why I love the sport M and you know I tell kids all the time you know they always ask like what's the biggest advice that you can give someone that's young or old and I always tell them the same thing that if you lose the love of like playing disc golf just like wanting to play disc golf just for fun I mean it's probably time to at least reevaluate what it is that you are playing for mhm so it is interesting I I I've been talking about this a lot this year on like commentary and saying like it's funny if you split dis golf into two different words disc and golf there's they're almost opposites like and I think a lot of us fell in love not with the golf some did some love just the scoring the competition the strategy and beating other people but a lot of people just like fell in love with throwing a disc and all those years ago when Pluto platters were starting to come out that's all it was yeah and only until later did people start wanting to compete with it and actually beat other people to begin with so but...
