Emporia State adds Disc Golf

(esu) Emporia State announced the addition of Disc Golf beginning this fall Thursday afternoon.

Emporia native and 2010 PDGA world champion Eric McCabe will be the Head Coach.

McCabe says he can’t wait to get started.

McCabe says the student-athletes that make up the competitive team will compete in local, regional and national competitions.

The program will also be supported by funding from the city of Emporia and Dynamic Discs.

The City of Emporia earmarked $50,000 of their commitment to Emporia State for the starting of a disc golf team.

Dynamic Discs will be providing gear as part of their commitment.

Recruitment for this year’s team is underway.

In released statements:

“The addition of a competitive disc golf team is another example of the forward-thinking going on at Emporia State,” said new Emporia State Athletic Director David Spafford. “We are excited for this partnership between the university, the city of Emporia, and Dynamic Discs to offer more opportunities for student-athletes at ESU.”

“It is a huge step for Emporia State University to see the value in investing in the sport of disc golf,” said Jeremy Rusco, Owner/Founder of Dynamic Discs and 2006 ESU graduate. “With thousands of dollars committed to scholarships and the hiring of 2010 PDGA World Champion Eric McCabe to coach the team, I expect that ESU will compete for a National Collegiate Disc Golf title soon!”

“It is awesome that more disc golf growth is evident right in our backyard! With the hiring of Eric McCabe as their disc golf coach and with the investment into a specific disc golf scholarship fund, ESU is building the foundation for what is sure to be a top-ranked collegiate disc golf program,” said Doug Bjerkaas, President of Dynamic Discs. “In addition, the fact that the athletic department is supportive and welcoming of this new venture speaks volumes for the commitment that ESU is making to our growing sport.”