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10 years for $10 million
ON TODAY'S CARD 📃:
Simon Lizotte signs one of disc golf's largest contracts
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Circle's Edge
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BULLSEYE
Yesterday, Simon Lizotte officially signed a 10-year deal with MVP. It is the largest contract since Paul McBeth signed a 10-year $10 million contract extension with Discraft in 2021.
While all the details have yet to be released, we know Simon will be guaranteed seven figures per year, a six-figure signing bonus, and uncapped earnings through disc sales and performance bonuses. Simon joins Paul McBeth and Ricky Wysocki to become the 3rd player guaranteed a seven-figure yearly salary.
MVP had grown in popularity since 2021 when James Conrad made the infamous "Holy Shot" to send the tournament into a playoff and win the World Championship. In 2022, Simon had his best season in disc golf, winning four DGPT Elite Series events. His wins last season were his first DGPT wins since 2018. According to MVP, "The Leading Edge in disc golf now is paired with the leading man in disc golf - charisma, charm, and one heck of an arm."
Simon wasted no time sharing his excitement with his fans. He posted his announcement video and bag reveal to his YouTube channel.
He will be able to bag MVP, Axiom, and Streamline discs. With the 2023 DGPT only about one month away, Simon has work to do to get his bag nailed down before the season starts.
DISC NEWS
The PDGA approved 11 new discs this week. Here is a full list of the approved discs with links if you're curious about the specs.
With Simon officially aboard MVP, they plan to kick things off with the Eclipse Hex, Simon's first Team Series disc. According to MVP, the disc will be released at local dealers soon.
WEEKLY AMATEUR RANKINGS - TOP 5
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CIRCLE'S EDGE
Discraft announces their 2023 Elite Team. New additions include Anthony Barela, Holyn Handley, and Valerie Mandujano.
The DGPT announced keynote speakers for its Disc Golf Industry Conference. Speakers include DGPT CEO Jeff Spring and celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern.
Disc golf saw a 22% increase YOY for active PDGA female members. There were 9,657 active female members in 2022, compared to 7,927 in 2021.
Zach Melton extended his contract with Dynamic Discs for another season.
RULE OF THE DAY
A. A player must not:
1. Throw if the throw might injure someone or distract another player; or,
2. Throw out of order without consent or when it would impact another player; or,
3. Engage in distracting or unsportsmanlike actions such as: a. Shouting (unless warning someone at risk of being struck by a disc), b. Cursing, c. Striking, kicking, or throwing park, course, or player equipment, d. Moving or talking while another player is throwing, e. Advancing beyond the away player; or,
4. Leave equipment where it may distract other players or interfere with a thrown disc; or,
5. Litter, including cigarette butts; or,
6. Allow their smoke to disturb other players.
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