What We’ve Learned Being On The Disc Golf Tour Circuit

GK Pro was in its first full season on the road and they've already picked up a lot of new knowledge and tips

April 28, 2020 by GK Pro in Opinion, Travel with 0 comments

Bobby Cox of GK Pro on the things you quickly get the hang of while living on the road and filming disc golf full-time.

Growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I’ve always been a city boy. Never really went camping, never been hunting, and didn’t catch a fish until I was in college. I know that’s hard to believe, but I literally don’t think I went fishing more than three times growing up.

So going on tour full-time in an RV was a huge culture shock for me since I’m used to being in a routine in Tulsa. It’s the only city I’ve ever felt comfortable in but I was stoked and ready for a new journey.

Here are some things I’ve learned on tour so far.

Meal Prepping is Essential

When you’re living in a RV with three people and there are limited resources, it gets stressful quick when that tummy starts rumbling. Always having something already cooked in the fridge. Being able to pop something in the microwave for a quick pick-me-up is key.

Find Fun Activities for the Down Time

The GK Pro team heavily relied on the Zephyr¹ during the down time on tour. If we got stuck in the RV for too long on the drive between tournament stops or even at our resting space during tournament weeks, we’d just hop out and play catch for an hour. Occasionally, if we have enough space, we’ll set up a temp course using random objects as the basket. It’s fun, we get some exercise in, and it keeps our sanity.

Touring Pro Rollers Are Ridiculous

I’ve always been impressed watching pros on YouTube throwing rollers over 500 feet, but seeing it consistently in person is just a whole different sight. It amazes me how they can get it down on the perfect angle every single time. For most casual players, throwing a roller in the woods isn’t exactly in their arsenal. For pros it’s no big deal. It truly blows my mind.

Staying Connected With The Players

Creating a relationship with the players is the key to our growth as a company. We’ve had the privilege of working and hanging out with many of the players, which has helped us with more content ideas. It’s cool to see just how normal they really are after watching them on YouTube for years. It’s been awesome getting the opportunity to play multiple rounds with 2018 world champion Gregg Barsby. He even helps us out with videos and commentary.

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