Name |
Justin Smith |
Nickname |
Jutin |
PDGA Number |
62692 |
Division |
AM |
How long have you been playing disc golf? |
10 years |
How did you get your start in disc golf? |
A friend invited me to play at my local course and got hooked.. |
What do you love most about the sport? |
I love teaching and making a platform for the future.. |
What makes disc golf better than the other sports you have played? |
A low impact sport that can teach you life lessons.. Example: If you have a bad shot it’s what you do next that matters.. That also applies to your life.. |
How do you approach a new course? |
I approach it with an open mind on how it could be better or what makes it stand out from other courses.. |
What motivates you to continually improve your game? |
I improve so that I can learn to use the skill I know and pass it on to the future generations.. |
What do you do to stay focused playing in tourneys? |
I just focus on my game plan and play the course.. |
What’s your most memorable win? |
Sudden death matchplay round in Champions of The Galaxy.. I smashed a 70 ft putt in the rough with a tiny window through trees for the win.. |
What’s your most memorable disc golf moment? |
The reactions of the kids wanting to see the discs fly and the willingness to learn about the sport on the first day of my YMCA program.. |
What are your top three favorite discs? |
Currently Streamline Pilot, Axiom Theory, and MVP Tesla |
What are your top three courses you have played? |
Wayland, MI BlueGill Hastings, MI Hammond Hill Morton, IL Kennel Lake Sportsmen’s Club |
If you could play any course in the world, which would it be? |
Maple Hill |
Who is your disc golf hero, and how were you influenced be him or her? |
Paul McBeth and I love how he is pushing the envelope in all aspects of Discgolf.. |
Whats in the bag? |
Putters: Luna, Pilot, Stabilizer Mids:Pyro,Hex, Theory, Paradox Fairways:Volt,Servo,Crave, Amp, Insanity,Virus Drivers:Defy,Tesla,Vanish, Orbital |
What non-disc golf hobbies do you have? |
Video games |
Any superstitions you have before or during a round? |
I don’t watch other people putt before I have to line up for my own putt.. |
What does #NoBadRounds mean to you? |
Bogey free round. |
What do you love most about your FlighTowel? |
I love being able to teach the reach back motion in safely matter with my FlighTowel.. They also come in clutch to keeping my plastic dry.. |
Is there anything else you would like to add to your Team FlighTowel profile? |
4 Year YMCA discgolf instructor Maintenance and course designer Club President of Hammond Hill DG 4 year sponsored player of GreatLakesDisc |