The Quest for 1000 Begins
I am a 61-year-old disc golfer who has been playing tournaments for 13 years now. Since discovering disc golf tournament play back in 2008, the game has woven itself into the very fabric of my life. Over the years, I have honed my skills, traversed countless courses, and savored every moment of this exhilarating sport. My rating over the last 5 years has reached as high as 935 when I was dedicated to practicing, and as low as 913 when I fell off on my practice routines. I have won major tournaments such as the Glass Blown Open and the Memorial, and have been a perennial top-10 finisher at Worlds. But I want to strive for more. I want to become a 1000 rated golfer. As I travel with my friends, we often discuss whether it's possible for us to become 1000 rated golfers at our age. A 1000 rating is akin to a goal like a sub-four-minute mile and seems like a game for the young. Although we believe it is out of our reach, I have decided to see whether adding focus and structure to my da