Disc Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Schot joins the show to discuss his legendary career, DeLaveaga DGC’s beginnings, and the future of the sport. Tom is the author of, “Dreams Take Flight: How a Free Spirit Revolutionized Disc Sports,” which can be purchased HERE.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Tom Schot

01:39 Tom Schot Joins the Show!

05:18 First Getting Involved in Events

08:42 Making thier own mold

11:38 Disc Culture at the Rose Bowl

14:07 The History of DeLaveaga

19:36 Perk’s story with DeLa

26:01 History of Competion at DeLa

30:54 Getting Disc Golf Sponsorship in the 80s

33:23: Hosting the World Championships in 2011

36:12 Thoughts on Where Disc Golf is Today

38:00 Investing Time and Effort

41:33 Barnum and Bailey of Frisbee Fun

45:31 Creating the Course at Pinto Lake

48:56 Writing His Book "Dreanss Take Flight"

55:37 Reflections on his legacy

57:39 Final thoughts from Tom

59:20 Thanks to Tom for Joining the Show!

01:02:43 Perk’s personal relationship with Tom

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