Building the Game: How Washington’s Disc Golf Community Grows
Washington's disc golf scene doesn't just appear overnight—it emerges through people, events, and little moments that stick with you. Dip's Discs plays a noticeable part in that. Their home in Oak Harbour feels familiar, even if you've only visited once or twice. You sense that quietly growing energy. They help host tournaments that feel more like gatherings than competitions. Take the North Whidbey Open, held at Deception Pass Golf Center in Oak Harbor. That inaugural tournament drew 72 players. A robust turnout, yes—and that fact alone hints at some momentum. But what matters—well, things like local players spotting old friends on the first hole, or someone forgetting a putter and borrowing one mid-round. The event felt lived-in, not polished. Then there's the Skagit River Open at Whitmarsh DGC in Burlington. The weather tried its best to shut things down—rain, hail, snow, wind. Yet people showed, played. Many stuck it out. That suggests the sport's root...