“I am a die Hard Seattle fan, Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders, storm and Washington Huskies for college Football and Gonzaga for college Basketball…All my friends and family are important to me but my 4 children are the most important. My twin boys William and Joseph, My oldest daughter Kayla, and my youngest daughter Rosie…In 2020 I hit 3 aces in 12 days first one was a forehand shot hole 10 at Greystone woods in NJ, second one was a backhand shot hole 1 at Greystone woods in NJ, and the third one was a tomahawk shot at Field of dreams in NJ...”
Welcome to another edition of our Disc Golf Player Profile publication – where we feature disc golfers that you may or may not have heard of before. Everybody has their own disc golf story to tell. This is the place where those stories are being told and shared with the world!
Meet Harley Davidson (PDGA #127488)
Tell us about yourself! How old are you? Where do you live? What do you do (work/school/etc.)?
I am 46 years old living in Tennessee, I work in construction and specialize in hardsurface flooring installing Tile and Hardwood
Tell us about the most important people in your life! Who do you live with (family, friends, etc.)?
All my friends and family are important to me but my 4 children are the most important. My twin boys William and Joseph, My oldest daughter Kayla, and my youngest daughter Rosie
Disc Golf Journey
How long have you been playing disc golf?
25 years
How did you get started with disc golf?
I was playing Baseball in Sweden for the Eskilstuna Hammers. A few teammates invited me out to play and i have been hook ever since
Share some of your memorable disc golf moments…
In 2020 I hit 3 aces in 12 days first one was a forehand shot hole 10 at Greystone woods in NJ, second one was a backhand shot hole 1 at Greystone woods in NJ, and the third one was a tomahawk shot at Field of dreams in NJ
Some Random Personal Stuff
What do you do when you’re not playing disc golf?
I am a board member of the Middle Tennessee Disc Golf Club helping run events and keeping the courses maintained
What is your absolute favorite food (something you couldn’t live without)?
Hibachi is my favorite food that i couldn’t live without
What’s your favorite fast-food restaurant?
Taco Bell
What are some of your favorite movies of all time?
Any of the Die Hard Movies or Jurassic Park movies
What are some of your favorite TV shows/series?
The Witcher, Lucifer, Manifest
Do you have any pro or college sports teams you are fanatic about?
I am a die Hard Seattle fan, Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders, storm and Washington Huskies for college Football and Gonzaga for college Basketball
In the Bag
What is the first disc golf disc that you ever owned?
Star Max
What are some of your favorite discs that are in your bag right now?
I throw mostly MVP or Axiom and my favorite discs in my bag are the Hex, Volt, Pyro, Inertia, Wrath, and my JK pro Aviar
What else is always in your bag other than discs?
My Birdie Bag
Disc Golf Courses
Do you have a course that you consider your ‘home course’? Tell us about it.
Greystone woods in NJ would have been my home course but since I moved to TN my new home course would have to be Sharp Springs in Smyrna TN. its a 20 hole course with multiple basket positions at several holes its a fun challenging course that i think everyone can enjoy
What are a few of your favorite disc golf courses to play?
White River in Auburn WA, Stafford Woods in NJ, Cedar Hill in TN, Edora Park in Colorado
What is a dream disc golf course for you that you hope to play someday?
Let’s Play Disc Golf
Do you have any pre-round or post-round rituals that you do when you play disc golf?
I enjoy chatting with other players
Do you drink, smoke, snack, or partake in anything else while playing disc golf? What’s your go-to?
Water is my go to drink
Are you just a casual disc golfer? Do you participate in any local leagues? Do you compete in disc golf tournaments?
I play casual as well as local leagues and tournaments
Do you have any tips for aspiring disc golfers?
I would suggest to start with putters and mids and once you have control of those move up to Drivers
Disc Golf Fun Stuff
Do you have any favorite professional disc golfers that you follow?
Simon Lizzotte is my Favorite Disc Golfer and hope I can meet him someday
Do you have any disc golf goals that you are trying to achieve?
I would love to be a course designer
Who do you typically play disc golf with?
Anyone who wants to play
What would a perfect disc golf round look like for you?
Is just having fun slinging discs with awesome people