Ian Cleghorn | UDisc

Ian Cleghorn

Writer

I'm a writer and disc golfer based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. I love the sport and want to help it grow by bringing informative and engaging content to disc golfers everywhere. My bag has far too many discs, but my favorites right now are my Star Destroyer, Star Teebird, ESP Buzzz, Jawbreaker Zone, and my trusty Gateway Wizard for putting. You can often find me on Kilborne TPC or Reedy Creek (trying to) make par.

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Pro Disc Golf Caddies' Tales & Tips

Disc golf caddies are now common at professional events. What three people who've caddied for elite disc golfers have learned about their craft.

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Women's Pro Disc Golf: Top 10 All-Time Earners & More

Find out which pro women disc golfers have earned the most money from playing the sport and more.

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Money Talks: Disc Golf's All-Time Top Earners & More

Which disc golfers have made the most money from tournaments? Also, a look at the history of payouts in professional disc golf.

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DG Max Wax Wants To Help Disc Golfers Get A Grip

The story of DG Max Wax, a new company making a grip enhancement product for disc golfers made primarily of beeswax.

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How To Dye A Disc Golf Disc: Easy Step-By-Step Guide

How to dye your first disc golf disc: materials, method, and step-by-step instructions that include video examples. No drawing needed.

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Old Disc Brands Being Revived As Disc Golf Surges

Disc golf disc brands Quest AT and Essential Discs aren't gone! The stories of why they're coming back to the market after years away.

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Disc Golf Hits The Slopes During Skiing Off-Season

The stories of two disc golf courses at U.S. skiing destinations display how disc golf can help keep ski areas lively in the off-season.

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Disc Golf Valley: From Hobby To Job, From Mobile To VR

The popularity of mobile game 'Disc Golf Valley' earned its creator a full-time job. Now you can challenge the Valley in virtual reality.

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A Man & His Racing Drone Pick Up Disc Golf Media's Pace

Carlton Rinehart and his high speed drones are on the cutting edge of disc golf videography. Learn how the filming process works.

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Why Disc Golf Is Booming In Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch is now New Zealand's disc golf hot spot and it could soon be on the international disc golf radar. What methods got them here?

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9 Great Pro Disc Golf Rounds You Can Watch Right Now

What disc golf videos should you watch? Here are some of the best and most exciting disc golf tournament videos for new and old fans alike.

Pro disc golfer Chris Dickerson during reachback on tee at 2020 USDGC

Disc Golfer Chris Dickerson: His Rise & Ambitions

An in-depth look at the career (so far) of pro disc golfer Chris Dickerson. How his skills grew, how he practices, and his favorite chicken.

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Disc Golf's Best Putters, Hardest Hole, & More In 2020

We dug through 2020 UDisc Live data to find which pro disc golfers earned this year's superlatives and learn which holes' stats stood out.

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Virtual Reality Disc Golf Hoping To Be 'Off The Chains'

Disc golfing with friends across the street or the world in any weather is now a reality – albeit a virtual one.

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Disc Golf In The Rain: Tools & Tactics

Disc golf in the rain is possible with the right strategies and gear.

The Colorful World Of Disc Golf Disc Dyeing

Dyeing discs is part science, part experimentation, a lot of work, and tons of fun. Learn the stories behind the dyes.

Rack 'em Up: Great Disc Golf Disc Storage Options

Bins, racks, and DIY. Learn about some of the best options for disc golf disc storage complete with interviews with those who created them.

Cones & Tones: Alternative Disc Golf Targets That Almost Stuck

Disc golf unchained. Learn about cone baskets and tone poles, two alternative disc golf targets.

How We Became Basket Cases: Disc Golf Basket History

How the first-ever disc golf basket came to be and how the company responsible for it has updated the original design over four decades.

Disc Golf A Major Hit At Minor League Stadium In NC

One of the nation's most popular minor league teams is hosting disc golf on its field, and it's a hit!