Exploring disc golf culture and the people who drive it.
Cooper Arnold has spent a decade designing and building Foxtail Farm, a private course known for its unique, artistic approach where every hole is a carefully considered experience.
Disc-O-Tech made its debut at the Kansas City Wide Open block party, where it received enthusiastic responses from both professional players and fans. Notably, Anthony Barela participated in the game, drawing significant attention.
Kansas City has one of the most vibrant and well-established disc golf communities. The city's history with the sport dates back to the late 1970s and early 1980s and the scene has grown steadily thanks to strong local leadership, a dedicated volunteer base, and a culture that welcomes both casual and competitive players. There are so many people to thank including Pete Cashen, Rich Smith, and John Thompson the owners of Nexus Disc Golf. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew "Prez" Presnell, a Major champion and seasoned touring pro with nearly a decade on the road. Prez gives us an inside look at the realities of professional disc golf—from the decision to go pro to the challenges of travel, finances, and what it truly takes to succeed on tour. His insights are eye-opening, offering a raw and honest perspective on life as a touring professional. Join us as we deep dive into the grind, the wins, and everything in between!
In this episode we are at TechDisc Headquarters and we get to talk to Michael Sizemore Co-Founder, CEO of TechDisc and Jackie Morris Event Coordinator for Dynamic Discs. They have a special collaboration announcement for The Glass Blown Open. The Glass Blown Open is a professional-amateur A-Tier disc golf tournament. We also get to dive into Jackie's origin story of becoming an incredible event coordinator, work culture at Dynamic Discs, and how all the brands under House of Discs are working together.
C1X welcomes professional disc golfer Ali Smith with her partner and full-time caddy, Mary Cannon, to the show.
C1X welcomes Dick Parker and Tavish Carduff to the show. They discuss the early days of Kansas City disc golf and Dick Parker's transition to full-time work in disc golf at Grip Equipment.
C1X welcomes Alex Moss, the head brewer at BKS Artisan Ales, a renowned craft brewery in Kansas City and sponsor of the show. Alex discusses his journey into the world of brewing and disc golf alongside Brett Main.
In this episode of White Whales, the C1X crew discusses their most prized disc golf discs from their collections. They share the stories behind how they acquired these rare and unique discs as well as the history of some of these discs. If you have ever wondered what FAF or PFN means or don't know why some folks care so much about a specific run of disc, this is the show for you!
C1X welcomes John Jones (aka Bones) to the show with his close friend, Charlie Peters. John talks about his journey into disc golf, his unique disc selection, and his aspirations for the future. He also shares his thoughts on the disc golf community and the importance of having fun on the course.
In Episode 3 of C1X, host Bren Orwig chats with Scott Smerchek, CTO of UDisc, along with Michael Sizemore and Peter Bures, to explore what it's like to work at a disc golf tech company.
In Episode 2 of C1X, hosts Bren Orwig and Scott Smerchek, along with guests Michael Sizemore and Isaac Heinen discuss TechDisc, a disc golf launch monitor that measures detailed throw metrics. Michael details TechDisc's development from conception to product launch and the challenges faced, including early testing with Isaac. TechDisc is revolutionizing disc golf training, with more than 2,100,000 throws recorded in the last six months, potential for advanced simulators, and precise performance tracking, aiding both casual and competitive players in improving their game.
In Episode 1 of C1X, hosts Bren Orwig and Scott Smerchek, along with guests Cooper Arnold and Kevin Zane, dig into Cooper's journey of developing a championship level disc golf course on his 70-acre property Foxtail Farm, blending disc golf with garden farming. They explore the intricate design and maintenance of the course, the challenges faced, and Cooper's commitment to sustainability and community building. The episode also highlights Cooper's background, passion for the sport, and the upcoming Foxtail Farm Championship designed to foster camaraderie among disc golfers.