Amberly residents among many who caught disc golf fever during pandemic
One sport that saw an explosion in participation was disc golf. Thousands flocked to the sport from coast to coast, which benefited from being played outdoors and is a natural for social distancing.
Disc golf in the Normal Park District
NORMAL, Ill. — Community parks have long been a unifier and equalizer amongst neighbors. The first Normal Parks and Recreation director was hired in 1957. The Department has evolved over the past 60+ years, now with 34 full-time staff and over 600 seasonal and part-time employees. Their latest project was the disc golf course at […]
Alpena’s Marwede quickly emerging in the Professional Disc Golf Association
Andy Marwede is quickly rising the ranks of the Professional Disc Golf Association. A basketball player growing up, the Alpena native did not take up disc golf until 2014. But after 36 wins and over $40,000 in earnings later, Marwede continues to emerge in his short time as a professional athlete.