“The 1st time I aced, wasn’t expecting to even get close to the basket so I turned around after throwing and then my friend got excited and started screaming and I didn’t realize at 1st it was my disc that made the sound. The 1st tournament I won, thanks to my 150 ft birdie shot. Some of my other hobbies are black smithing, riding my motorcycle, fishing, and traveling…”
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 Jason Geer (PDGA #156565)
Tell us about yourself! How old are you? Where do you live? What do you do (work/school/etc.)?
I am 33 birthday is May 3rd, I work night shift at a factory making medical supplies.
Tell us about the most important people in your life! Who do you live with (family, friends, etc.)?
My family is very important to me. I live with my brother hopefully will be buying a house with my girlfriend soon.
Do you have a nickname or just something else that you go by?
Sometimes Jay but most people stick with Jason.
Disc Golf Journey
How long have you been playing disc golf?
I have been playing for 4 years.
How did you get started with disc golf?
My youngest brother got me into after he learned about it in trade school.
Share some of your memorable disc golf moments…
The 1st time I aced, wasn’t expecting to even get close to the basket so I turned around after throwing and then my friend got excited and started screaming and I didn’t realize at 1st it was my disc that made the sound. The 1st tournament I won, thanks to my 150 ft birdie shot.
Some Random Personal Stuff
What do you do when you’re not playing disc golf?
Some of my other hobbies are black smithing, riding my motorcycle, fishing, and traveling.
What is your absolute favorite food (something you couldn’t live without)?
Mexican food
What’s your favorite fast-food restaurant?
Taco bell
What are some of your favorite movies of all time?
Pay it forward
Lord of the rings (Hobbit)
Finding Dory
Harry Potter
Four brothers
What are some of your favorite TV shows/series?
Big bang theory
Bones
Dexter
Do you have any pro or college sports teams you are fanatic about?
No
In the Bag
What is the first disc golf disc that you ever owned?
A Walmart brand starter pack Franklins I believe.
What are some of your favorite discs that are in your bag right now?
Gold line fury
Hex
Mantra
What else is always in your bag other than discs?
Water and gum
Phone
Disc Golf Courses
Do you have a course that you consider your ‘home course’? Tell us about it.
Hemlock – a shorter technical wooded course most holes are 200 ft or less really great practice for shaping lines.
What are a few of your favorite disc golf courses to play?
Hemlock
Dino hills (Texas)
Freeland
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?
Click my tongue while putting
Do you drink, smoke, snack, or partake in anything else while playing disc golf? What’s your go-to?
Just water and gum
Are you just a casual disc golfer? Do you participate in any local leagues? Do you compete in disc golf tournaments?
I enjoy casual probably the most but do play two leagues a week and play 3 or more tournaments a month usually.
Do you have any tips for aspiring disc golfers?
Field work is important
Disc Golf Fun Stuff
Do you have any favorite professional disc golfers that you follow?
Kristen Tattar
Simon lizote
Do you have any disc golf goals that you are trying to achieve?
Sponsorship and 900 rated
Who do you typically play disc golf with?
Girlfriend
Brothers
Friends
Coworkers
What would a perfect disc golf round look like for you?
Bogey free with a few birdies or even a ace on a really good day!
Let’s Get Social
TikTok – #geerdup
Facebook – Jason Geer