Stephanie Vincent Disc Golf Q&A

Happy Monday!

Today we are privileged to have a Q&A session with Texas Disc Golfer Stephanie Vincent.  Stephanie is a professional disc golfer who has played in PDGA tournaments since 2006, has played 137 career events, and is sponsored by Mint Discs. In 2018, she has cashed in 4 of her 7 tournaments and has been working hard every day to become a better disc golfer.

How/When did you start playing disc golf? 

Back in 2006 I was sitting around with some college friends and all they would talk about was disc golf. What course they played, what they shot which new disc they were throwing. It sounded fun and I had played competitive softball for 18 years and was beginning to miss playing a sport. I asked if they would teach me and I threw my first disc at Circle R in Wimberly TX and here we are 12 years later. 

What does disc golf mean to you?

It’s a lifestyle so almost everything I do involves playing golf or spending time with people who do play. It has brought some of my best friends into my life and I’m grateful for finding this sport. 

How do some of the disc golf skills you’ve learned translate into teachings in your life?

I used to rage monster all over the course when I was younger. I wanted to be so good and I was terrible at accepting failure. One day I said you look like a crazy lady and it’s not helping your game, wake up! I have learned to be more patient and that failure does not mean you are a failure. 

If you could caddy for one disc golfer, who would you select and why?

Let’s see, Sarah Hokom because she is my bestie and chances are I will be watching 3 other amazing women play on the card too. 

Have you considered going on tour? If so and you have not yet, what things are stopping you from going? If you have, please tell us more about that experience. 

I dream of being on tour every day. 

Since I started I have always been competitive but I wasn’t always that serious. Tournaments use to be a place where I went to play golf and spend time with my friends. 

Now it’s much more competitive and while I still enjoy seeing my friends, I’m much more focused on the course than I use to be. For the last 3 years I have had the drive to tour, I just have to figure out what to do with my house and my job. I know I could sell it and live like a gypsy but I have to face the fact that I’m almost 40 yrs old and if I do go on tour how long could it really last so I don’t want to sell my home then have to start all over again when it’s over. I’m hoping to find someone to lease it to next year and get out there before it’s too late and I’m an old lady full of regrets. 

I did go on a mini tour one summer and I learned a lot of lessons on that trip. I met amazing people I still keep in touch with and realized I had the potential to be better. 

What is your favorite disc golf tournament near or far and why?

Beaver State Fling in Oregon is my favorite out of state tournament because the courses are beautiful and the tournament is well ran and there is always a big ladies field. Locally I love The Waco Annual Charity Open. The beast is my favorite local course and Ryan and Joey work super hard to pull off an outstanding event. 

What do you do to better the disc golf community and grow the sport? If you have not yet, what are some things you’d eventually like to do to help?

I started a club called Women Throwing Frisbees with my friend Laura Coffey. I worked on the PDGA Women’s Committee for a few years. I try to help with work days when I can. I have hosted several clinics and I’m currently the TX State Coordinator. 

Stephanie’s upcoming events include the 2018 Sizzler Driven by Innova and the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships. Go Stephanie!!! Texas is rooting for you 

HOTT Gonzo Liberty Battle and Q&A with Timothy Escobedo Jr.

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This past Sunday was the Hott Gonzo Liberty Battle. It was hot and there was a battle in the Open Men’s division. 13 guys battled it out over two 19 hole rounds, including 3 Advanced guys making the jump to Open this weekend, Kyle Jones, Zachary Ortega, and Andrew Wikert. But taking the win was Austin’s own Timothy Escobedo Jr. Shooting the hot round of 46 (1062 rated round). Wow! This put him at 5 strokes ahead of 2^nd place Marshall Blanks and Zachary Jansen after the first round. Would Tim be able to hold off the pack for the 2^nd round? Marshall Blanks shot another hot 51 and won the 2^nd round but was just short of clinching the lead from Escobedo.

1^st place winner of all divisions:
Open Men – Timothy Escobedo Jr.
Open Women – Ashley Sloan
Pro Masters 50+ - Michael Ynfante
Pro Masters 60+ - Lance Steck
Advanced – Jordan Knowles
AM 40+ - Armando Martinez Jr
Am 50+ - Fred Needham
Intermediate – Kevin Browning
Intermediate Women – Laura Hovey
Recreational – Cheay Keonmany



Today’s Post is featuring our Open Men’s winner Timothy Escobedo Jr.
Tim has played 40 career events and his current rating is a 999.

How/When did you start playing disc golf?
My Dad started playing back in 1994. I was around 7-8 years old when I started going out to the courses with him.

What does disc golf mean to you?
Disc golf is an outlet for me to relax after a long day. I also like that I can be outside and enjoy nature while playing a sport I love.

What are some important things you’ve learned while playing disc golf?
Even though I have played since 1994, it wasn’t until these last 3 years that I was able to learn body control and the importance of focus in my training.

What is your goal in disc golf?
To play consistently excellent each tournament, mini, and practice.

Have you considered going on tour? If so, what things are stopping you from going?
Yes, I have considered going on tour but need to reach a higher level in my game. Touring professionally will be tough mentally, physically and financially so I am working on all 3 before I commit to touring.

What is your favorite disc golf tournament and why?
My favorite tournament was the Nick Hyde Memorial in 2018. I had so much fun and I also cashed. Cashing in a big event like Nick Hyde is a small milestone towards my end goal.

What do you do to better the disc golf community and grow the sport? If you have not yes, what are some things you’d eventually like to do to help?
While I haven’t been as active as I’d like to in the community other than playing events, I would be open to mentoring individuals that are looking to improve their game, those that are focused on getting better.