CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Mark Huether is an avid disc golf and head coach for the Winthrop University disk golf team. He is also the director of operations for Charlotte Disc Golf Club, which was established in 1979.
Huether stopped by the QC studio to discuss his love of the sport and let viewers know about a number of events that Charlotte Disc Golf Club hosts.
The Charlotte Disc Golf Club manages 20 courses throughout Mecklenburg County as well as provides a community of 700 members.
College scholarships for the sport have become more common with nearly 200 division 1-3 schools offering programs in disc golf.
The pandemic lead to an influx of amateur players causing huge growth among available courses in the local community. One of the most popular spots to play is at Kilborne Park.
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Disk golf is a great sport for everyone, it has low costs, competitive nature, and most importantly, it’s fun!
For more information about joining Charlotte Disc Golf Club, visit their website.
Those interested in playing disk golf competitively at Winthrop should email Mark Huether.
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Website: www.charlottedgc.com
Scholarship opportunity for high school students: huetherm@winthrop.edu
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