Ardrey Kell High School senior Luke Stankavage belongs to the National Honor Society and the Student-Athlete Leadership Council. He also plays the point guard position on the school’s men’s basketball varsity team, the AK Knights. When not busy with school, Luke Stankavage plays Frisbee golf.
Frisbee golf, also known as disc golf, is one of the fastest-growing sport in the world. Its popularity was evident in the Pro Disc Golf Association’s (PDG) June 2021 World Championships held in Ogden, Utah. Over the 5-day event, 288 competitors vied for the crown in two venues that complement the level of the game’s difficulty. The Mulligans had sand and water obstacles that prevent opportunities for participants to finish with a birdie. On the other hand, Fort Buenaventura’s vegetation poses more challenges.
The excitement of the World Championship came just before the playoffs. Five-time world champion Paul McBeth entered the tournament as the favorite. James Conrad, who ranked 10th, drilled a shot from 247 feet for a birdie. Considered the “greatest shot in the history of disc golf,” Conrad forced a playoff event with McBeth. Conrad became the eventual winner and improved his rank to sixth.
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