Disc Golf Kenya is the latest recipient of a PDGA Marco Polo grant. Photo: Disc Golf Kenya / Facebook

Early next year, the Kenyan Open 2022 is set to become the first PDGA-sanctioned tournament in Kenya.

From fresh air, physical activity to the community aspect of the sport, disc golf provides a wide-ranging list of mental health benefits.

Brian Graham at the 2015 Pro Worlds opening ceremony and player meeting. Photo: PDGA

Nathan Queen celebrates after winning the 2021 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship. Photo: DGPT

Missy Gannon capped an historic week with her win at the 2021 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship. Photo: DGPT

In the wide-open spaces of Winthop and the tight woods of Hornet’s Nest, Missy Gannon was smooth, calm, and collected.

Adam Hammes turned in the hottest round so far of the 2021 DGPT Championships. Photo: Kevin Huver / PDGA

The pressure and emotion picked up in a big way on Saturday at the Hornet’s Nest in Charlotte.