Our next interviewee old boss introduced him to the game disc golf. Casey was teasing him about not playing “ real golf ” and bet his boss that he could throw a driver further than he could throw a putter.
As Casey puts it” I probably lost that bet and it motivated me to be better and throw farther than him”
After the bet, his boss had gave him Dynamic Discs Judge putter. He used It until giving it away to a couple wanting to try disc golf.
When on the first hole at Sawmills Veterans DGC he will attack the hole with this 2018 Sexton Firebird.
When asked What do you love about disc golf? He says “ It’s the perfect pure shot with just a touch of flex. Just love watching those fly.”
Name: Casey Reid
Country: United States
Home Course: Sawmills Veterans DGC
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How did you get into disc golf and how long have you been playing?
My old boss man bet me he could throw a putter farther than I could throw a driver after I made fun of him for not playing “real” golf. I promptly lost that bet and was motivated to be better and throw farther than him.
Started playing in Saturday dubs at my home course and just stuck with it. Met some great friends and continued to improve my game. The rest is history.
What is your dominant hand?
Right
Are you Backhand or forehand dominate?
I am comfortable with both but I’d rather throw backhand because it’s more of a challenge to shape the shot.
What was the first disc you threw and where is it now?
After the bet my boss gave me a Judge putter. I played with it until I ran into a couple wanting to try disc golf. It seemed fitting to give it to them.
You’re on the first hole at your local course, what disc do you reach for?
2018 Sexton Firebird
What is your favourite course and why?
I still need to play a lot more courses but Rolling Pines in Wilksboro NC is great.
Your disc golf bag catches on fire. You can only save 3 discs, What are those discs and why?
Sandstrom star Valkyrie
Sexton firebird
2014 flag stamp McPro Aviar
What is your favourite disc and why?
Flat top KC Roc. Love the feel of the plastic and the consistency of the flight
What is your favourite throw to play during a round of disc golf?
Thumber!
Are you part of a league, if so what is your handicap?
I’m not.
How many times a week do you get to play or do field work?
I try to do something disc related every day.
The discs that you regularly bag are they all one manufacturer or a mix bag?
Innova mostly
Rhino
Pig
Aviar
Shryke
Destroyer
Valkyrie
Thunderbird
Firebird
Teebird
Rocs
Mako3
XT nova
Do you have any superstitions or quirks when on the course. Such as like flipping your disc 3 times before a putt or special hat?
I have a little three pump thing I do when I putt. 1..2..Putt!
What do you love about disc golf?
The perfect pure shot with just a touch of flex. Just love watching those fly.
What part of disc golf do you find the most challenging?
Circle 2 putts
What has been your greatest achievement to date in disc golf?
Convinced my local ball golf course to let me host a tournament on the course.
If you could change anything about disc golf what would it be?
The clean cut player sponsors look for. They don’t want you saying anything bad or out of line. Disc golf needs a John Daly. A bad boy so to speak.
If given the chance how would you grow the sport of disc golf?
Install more courses
If you could play any course in the world, what would that course be and who are the other three players on your card?
Winthrop gold, with Sexton, Big Jerm and McBeth
What’s your embarrassing disc golf story?
Don’t have one yet
What advice would you give to a new player starting out?
Throw more than you play and start with a putter mold.