After more than 2.5 years and 125 episodes, Steve and Sara are signing off from PDGA Radio. The hosts recap an exciting Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship weekend that included signature wins from Hailey King and Kevin Jones, as well as some heartbreaking moments. They close out their run of the show with their own take on the Lightning Round.A huge thanks to all of the listeners who have joined us over the last couple years! It’s truly been a pleasure to talk disc golf with all of you every week, and we’ve appreciated being a part of the community. Be good to each other.PDGA Radio will be taking a hiatus. Keep it tuned to PDGA.com for more information on what form it will take in the future.

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Episode 3.125: DGPT Championship, The Last One (For Now)

Newly crowned United States Disc Golf Champion Chris Dickerson stops by the show to talk about the mental grind of a wet and wild final round, his takes on chicken fingers, and his on-course fashion sense (26:00). Steve and Sara preview the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship and make the last picks in their season-long competition (1:01:45).

Episode 3.124: Chris Dickerson

A big disc golf week means a big episode of PDGA Radio! Steve and Sara discuss the purpose and impact of the #respecthergame campaign (18:30) before welcoming Throw Pink founder Sara Nicholson to the show for a chat (32:00). The hosts break down the PDGA Majors ahead this week, the USDGC and Women’s National Championship, including their thoughts on the Winthrop Arena course and their picks (59:30).

Episode 3.123: Sara Nicholson, #RespectHerGame, USDGC + WNC

Steve and Sara chat about the latest news, including the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s hop across the pond and Disc Golf Hall of Famer Elaine King joining the DiscGolfer Magazine staff (3:55). The hosts then dive into a discussion on race and diversity as it relates to a few current events in the sport (7:10). After the break, it’s a preview this weekend’s Jonesboro Open, including some love for the tournament staff and picks (32:35).

Episode 3.122: Jonesboro Preview, Race & Diversity in Disc Golf

On this week’s episode of PDGA Radio, Steve and Sara chat about the recently announced USDGC/WNC media plans. Disc Golf Hall of Famer Jay “Yeti” Reading talks by to talk about teaching disc golf during the COVID era and the Chains For Charity fundraiser running in conjunction with the USDGC and WNC (17:45). Later, the hosts analyze the 2021 tour schedule.Donate to Chains for Charity at https://events.discgolfunited.com/disc-golf-tournaments/event-detail.cfm/tourn_id/10342

Episode 3.121: Jay "Yeti" Reading, USDGC/WNC Media, 2021 Schedule

Steve and Sara look back at the MVP Open on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. First, it’s a chat about some of Maple Hill’s quirks and how Steve sees the positive in some rules snafus at the last couple big tournaments (2:30). Later, the hosts tackle the issue of sexism on disc golf social media and how the community can be more welcoming for women (31:00).

Episode 3.120: MVP Open, Treatment of Women on Social Media

It's time to talk GMC and MVP on PDGA Radio. Steve and Sara break down the Paige Pierce/Hailey King battle in FPO and give love to Kevin Jones: Woods Player. King joins the show to talk about her breakout performance, when her first big win is coming, and to take on the lightning round (26:00). Later, it's a preview and picks for the MVP Open at Maple Hill.

Episode 3.119: Hailey King

Steve and Sara chat Brodie Smith’s first career win (4:35) and the CBS Sports airing of the Dynamic Discs Open (8:40) on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio. Disc Golf Pro Tour CEO and Director Jeff Spring joins to discuss the challenges the tour has faced this season, this weekend’s Green Mountain Championship, and the future of the pro circuit (16:15). The hosts preview the GMC and make their picks before taking on string cheese in Run It or Lay Up.

Episode 3.118: Jeff Spring, GMC Preview

Steve and Sara chat PDGA awards (2:00) before Catrina Allen joins the podcast to talk about a “new swagger,” her impact on women coming up in the sport, and where she sees the next phase of her career (9:40).

Episode 3.117: Catrina Allen

Steve goes solo this week to break down the Ledgestone Insurance Open, including wild OB stats and chatter on the future of the FPO field. Ricky Wysocki opens up about his battle with Lyme disease, his mindset when tackling Ledgestone, and his friendship with Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen (19:20). Later, Steve rants about baseball’s unwritten rules and asks listeners to share their unwritten rules in disc golf.

Episode 3.116: Ricky Wysocki

It was a Cinder-Ellen story at the Idlewild Open, and we’re breaking it down on PDGA Radio. First, Steve lays out his thoughts on why Eagle McMahon’s victory was the most significant of his young career (5:10) before Sara shares her experience playing the tournament (20:00). Ellen Widboom stops by to talk about the “euphoria” she played with and how she’s adapting to more disc golf notoriety before taking on the Lightning Round (31:55). The hosts preview the Ledgestone Insurance Open (1:07:45) and tackle gelato vs. ice cream in Run It or Lay Up (1:28:35).

Episode 3.115: Ellen Widboom, Ledgestone Preview

Steve and Sara check in on the latest news on this week’s episode of PDGA Radio, including results from the PDGA Elections (2:40) and the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s enhanced mask requirements for players and spectators (6:50). PDGA Events Coordinator Todd Lion stops by to share his experience and provide tips for running tournaments during the COVID era (20:05). Sara is taking on the Idlewild Open this weekend, so the hosts preview the event and make their picks (43:00) before talking smaller baskets and Miracle Whip in Run It or Lay Up (1:00:00).

Episode 3.114: Todd Lion, Idlewild Open

National Disc Golf Day is on the way! Steve and Sara chat about this weekend’s celebration and virtual tournament (1:25) before breaking down Discraft’s Great Lakes Open. On the FPO side, it’s a big showing from Ellen Widboom (7:20); in MPO, a “what the fudge?” showing from Paul McBeth and Simon Lizotte (22:05). DGLO Champion Eagle McMahon stops by to talk about his mentality on the final hole, his battles with an AirBnB doorknob, and a fan-run social media account about his feet (32:35). Pineapple pizza and understandable discs are on the agenda in Run It or Lay Up (1:27:30).

Episode 3.113: Eagle McMahon, National Disc Golf Day

Ellen Widboom stops by PDGA Radio this week to chat about how she is adjusting to life back on the road, fake bacon, and if she misses her former career in the military (15:00). Later, Steve and Sara preview Discraft’s Great Lakes Open (54:45) before taking on peanut butter and pests in Run It or Lay Up (1:06:40).

Episode 3.112: Ellen Widboom, DGLO

Steve and Sara break down the action from the Preserve Championship, including how the course fared (7:45), trivia on Nikko Locastro’s last big win (16:20), and Catrina Allen’s bounceback on the putting green (31:35). Paige Pierce stops by to talk about how the extra “offseason” helped her dial in her bag, life as a touring pro during a pandemic, and where she finds her bliss off the course (36:50). Later, the hosts take on commentary duos and Twizzlers in Run It Or Lay Up (1:26:45).

Episode 3.111: Paige Pierce, Preserve Breakdown

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