Parks & Recreation ’ s Spring Fling Disc Golf Tournament Scores Record Participation
By: Joseph Falin Sr., Programs & Facilities Supervisor, Orange County Parks & Recreation
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Orange County Parks & Recreation held its second annual Spring Fling Disc Golf Tournament at the Orange County Disc Golf Course with near - capacity attendance (34 participants). The weather was beautiful, and the competition was fierce. So fierce in fact, three (3) tie - breaking “ throw - offs ” were necessary to determine the final seeding for the five (5) flights. The participant placement in each of the flights was determined by their scores during the first round of play. Before starting the second round, each player had the opportunity to purchase a “ bonus egg ” which contained an advantage for the player to use during the second round. These advantages did not always lead to improved scores; knowing the proper time to use your advantage was part of the battle. A very tight race resulted in each of the flights, and even required additional tie - breaking “ throw - offs ” to determine the final standings. All participants received a commemorative tournament disc with a one - of - a - kind stamp.
The first “ throw - off ” was a four - person battle for third place in our Joe - Joe ’ s Super Heroes Flight, between competitors Kevin Hagood, Avery Wilkerson, Joe Gilyard, and Jeffery Estes, with Kevin Hagood coming out on top. The second “ throw - off ” decided first and second place in same Joe - Joe ’ s Super Heroes Flight, between John Verdugo and David Wilkerson. Following the tie - breaker, Verdugo took first with Wilkerson placing second. The final “ throw - off ” was a battle for second and third in our El Vaquero West Flight between RJ Ventura and Brandon Davidson, with Ventura coming claiming second and Davidson finishing third.
Parks & Recreation Director Tim Moubray addresses the record - breaking crowd of participants.
Flights were named for the restaurant gift cards included in the prizes for that flight ’ s top three finishers. Featured restaurants included the previously mentioned Joe - Joe ’ s Super Heroes and El Vaquero West, as well as Silk Mill Grill, BBQ Exchange, and La Naranja Cocina Mexicana. In the end, the five (5) winners of our flights were Caleb Roberts (El Vaquero West Flight; Overall Winner), Cash Lopez (BBQ Exchange Flight), Mike Richardson (Silk Mill Grill Flight), John Verdugo (Joe - Joes Super Heroes Flight), and Mark Brooking (La Naranja Flight). Each participant received a complementary distance driver disc from tournament sponsor Dynamic Discs, with each flight winner receiving an additional prize from Dynamic Discs. The restaurant gift cards were provided by Orange County Parks & Recreation and Orange County Tourism.
Parks & Recreation ’ s next disc golf - related activity will be the eight - week long “ Would Chuck ” Disc Golf League which will begin the week of May 23, 2022 and continue through the week of July 11. This year, Parks & Recreation will offer two (2) separate league opportunities: the Open League, and the 50 & Over League. The Open League will be held every Tuesday beginning May 24, and the 50 & Over League will be every Wednesday, beginning May 25. Both the Open and 50 & Over Leagues will be held at the Orange County Disc Golf Course beginning at 6:00 p.m. Those interested in participating should email Joseph Falin at jfalin@orangecountyva.gov or call (540) 672 - 5435.
The flight winners stand victorious in front of the tournament scoreboard.
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