Past Articles from Josh Woods
Josh Woods is an associate professor of sociology at West Virginia University who writes about disc golf for Parked: The Sociology of Disc Golf. Contact him at [email protected] or on Twitter.
Disc Golf’s Under The Radar Population
What does data about non-sanctioned events, or those sanctioned by other governing bodies, reveal about the sport's growth?
Jun 16, 2017 by Josh Woods in Analysis with 0 comments
About Those ‘Disc Golf Meccas…’
A state-by-state comparison of disc golf activity
Apr 7, 2017 by Josh Woods in Analysis, Courses with 11 comments
A Closer Look At The Gender Gap In Disc Golf
Social research suggests two strategies for growing the sport
Mar 10, 2017 by Josh Woods in Analysis with 1 comments
Women, Men, And Disc Golf: An Interview With Valarie Jenkins
The PDGA Women's Committee chair shares her ideas about getting more women involved in the sport
Feb 1, 2017 by Josh Woods in Interview with 0 comments
Ouch: A Look At The Injury Bug, And How To Avoid It
Seven statistics and three main keys point the way toward staying on the course
Jan 12, 2017 by Josh Woods in Analysis, Instruction with 0 comments
A Guide To YouTube Putting Instruction: Part 1
One writer's deep dive into the voluminous resources for help inside the circle
Dec 20, 2016 by Josh Woods in Instruction with 0 comments
Disc Golf’s Popularity May Be Declining
An analysis of social media trends and what they mean for the sport
Nov 16, 2016 by Josh Woods in Analysis with 6 comments
Is Disc Golf Stuck In The Middle Ages?
Karl Marx, one of the founders of sociology, would be baffled by disc golf (had he not died in 1883).
Oct 20, 2016 by Josh Woods in Analysis with 0 comments
Has Disc Golf Reached A Tipping Point?
A sociological look at the sport's growth
Oct 7, 2016 by Josh Woods in Analysis with 0 comments