Disc Golf Strong

Hey Disc Golf Athletes! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I’m still here- working every day to help elevate the sport we all love.

What many of you might not know is that, in addition to Disc Golf Strong, I also serve as the Director of Safety & Security for the . Before disc golf, I spent nearly a decade in the Coast Guard, ambulance, and fire service- so my role with the DGPT combines my passions for safety, service, and disc golf. My DGPT schedule is pretty full each week, hence the long absence from posting anything new here or on YT.

Last week, I attended my second National Sports Safety & Security Conference, and it was just as impactful as the first.

The speakers, the conversations, the networking — and even the food — made for an incredible experience. I came away with new insights, fresh ideas, and a renewed sense of purpose in the work we’re doing to create a safe, memorable experience for players, fans, and staff at every DGPT event.

Big thanks to the team at the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging event. Already looking forward to next year!

At tournaments, if I’m not at the player warm-up area and severe weather is on the forecast, this is what I’m doing for 13+ hours a day.

Thanks for the photo . Looking forward to the Kansas City Wide Open again next year- just with a better forecast outlook 😉

Today, we honor all who served. Disc golf offers veterans a unique sense of camaraderie and connection, similar to what we experienced in service. It’s a chance to connect with a supportive community, find peace in nature, and focus on health and resilience. To all my fellow veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Seth Munsey
U.S. Coast Guard ‘99-‘03

Every year on 9/11, it’s not uncommon to hear this phrase: “I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing.”

It’s a day I remember clearly. I remember the salt spray in the air as our Coast Guard boat pushed through the waters of the San Francisco Bay, in search of unknown threats. These “threats” could have been harmless boaters enjoying a day on the water, or a terrorist preparing to blow up a bridge. Either way, we approached each one the same exact way. With 9mm Berettas on our hips, some of us had Re*****on 12 gauge shotguns, and some had M-16s. I had the latter.

With the butt of my M-16 pressed firmly into my shoulder and my finger close enough to the trigger for fast target engagement but far enough to maintain good trigger discipline, I was prepared for anything. Every boat was intercepted at gunpoint. If they were harmless, we told them to get off the water and stay off for the foreseeable future.

Our nation was under attack, and the San Francisco Bay had easy access to a number of very high-value targets. Every vessel we approached we had no idea if we were going to engage the enemy or frighten the hell out of a few harmless boaters.

Our orders were to stay visible, stay alert, and don’t let the terrorists carry out any more successful attacks. Intel, and common sense, said that we were high on the list.

It was all hands on deck at Coast Guard Station San Francisco. We were a 30-person unit responsible for search and rescue operations and enforcing federal maritime laws in the San Francisco Bay. Many of them are connected with me here on Facebook. It was, and always will be, an honor to have served alongside you.

We organized into 12-hour shifts. No one left the station for days or even weeks unless they had to. Each shift spent 12 hours on the water, followed by 12 hours to rest while the other crews took over. This ran 24 hours a day, for many months.

We had bomb scares on the bridge, suspicious boats anchored too close to the San Francisco Airport runway, lone individuals taking pictures from a dinghy at midnight of cargo ships docked in the Oakland Estuary, and more. Every threat needed to be assessed. Every high-value target needed to be checked at least twice a day, every day. Just in case the terrorists were watching.

We weren’t allowed to wear clothing that indicated we were in the Coast Guard off base. We were told they might be watching us. If they did, we will never know.

These experiences were not unique to me or my shipmates. I’m not the only one with these types of memories. While I’m sharing my story, this post isn’t really about me. All across the country—and the world—first responders were on high alert. They were taking protective actions to secure valuable assets, whether that was a skyscraper, a ballpark, a military base, a subway station, a hospital, a school…the list goes on.

They didn’t have the time or ability to glue their eyes to the TV and watch the news on repeat. They were on duty, on guard, and ready to give their lives in defense and protection of others and this country. They hugged their families and said they weren’t sure when they would return.

As we remember those who lost their lives in the attacks on 9/11/2001, we also honor the bravery, commitment, selflessness, and resolve of every man and woman who answered the call to protect our country, its people, and its critical infrastructure. Like me, first responders across the country remember exactly where they were that day—not through words, but in silence, out of respect for those who are no longer with us.

Thank you for your unwavering service and sacrifice. Today, and every day, we honor you.

The 2025 Disc Golf Pro Tour schedule has been released! Looking forward to another great season both in the U.S. and abroad.

Just finished my first conference in nearly a decade, and it was an incredible experience.

Continuing education and networking with passionate colleagues are vital for both personal and professional growth. I’m leaving with a notebook full of fresh ideas and several new friendships.

A highlight was learning about the safety and security planning for FIFA World Cup 2026 from the Chief Safety and Security Officer, G.B. Jones.

Remember, never stop learning and growing. As Mark Twain once said, “Never let your schooling interfere with your education.”

Rainy Sunday pre-round warm-ups at the Portland Open. Thanks to Dr. Branden Garland (@discdocs) of @oregonsportsandfamily for being onsite to treat the players! Dr. Branden has been a supporter of the athletes, Disc Golf Strong, and what we’ve been building at the DGPT for many years. #discgolfprotour #discgolf #discgolfperformance

I have to take a moment to express my immense gratitude for two people who have significantly impacted my journey in disc golf: Wil McKaskle and Zachary Hoy.

Back in 2019, during the Dynamic Discs Open in Emporia, Kansas, I met Wil. At that time, I’d been traveling to tournaments for a few years, setting up warmup areas and offering free coaching to players. Despite loving what I did, after four years of self-funding my participation, I was uncertain about the future.

Wil, the Tournament Director for the 2019 Music City Open, had been following my efforts and approached me with an opportunity that was hard to believe. He not only invited me to set up at the Music City Open—a tournament they were hoping to grow into a favorite annual event for Pros—but he also offered to cover my travel, accommodation, and to pay me for my time. This was a game-changer. It was the first time someone had offered to pay for my services, and it gave me a newfound hope that I could turn my passion into a sustainable career.

They even invited me on the Music City Disc Golf Podcast ahead of time to talk about what I’ve been doing in the sport and promote Disc Golf Strong.

Upon arriving in Nashville, Wil picked me up from the airport, and Zach kindly lent me his personal vehicle for the week. Their generosity marked a turning point in my disc golf career and boosted my determination to pursue my dreams in the sport.

Thanks to Wil and Zach’s incredible efforts (along with the phenomenal team they’ve built over the years), the Music City Open has become one of the top events in professional disc golf, and it’s an event I never want to miss. I value our friendship deeply and will forever be grateful to them both for their pivotal role in my journey.

Here’s to more incredible memories at the Music City Open!