Eric Thwaites

Name: Eric Thwaites

Hometown: Coopersville, MI

Current City: Grand Rapids, MI

When did you start playing disc golf? Around 2011

Why did you begin playing disc golf? My Dad was looking for something fun to do over the summer with my brother and I and he stumbled on some Innova starter sets. We had played object golf with normal frisbees while camping when my brother and I were younger, so it was a great way to relive those memories and find a new excuse to hang out for years to come.

Is there a specific moment that made you fall in love with disc golf? It's almost a cliche at this point, but nothing quite compares to watching the flight of a disc. It's why I enjoy spotting at Pro level events because they can throw lines that seem impossible.

     Local: Renegade’s Trail

     Out-of-State: Idlewild

Social Media: IG/X: @ethwaites206100

Off The Course Job: Assembly Directions/Product Illustration at Steelcase

In the bag: 

     Favorite Driver: Kastaplast Falk

     Favorite Mid: Discmania Midnight Prowl 2 (Origin)

     Favorite Putter: Trash Panda Inner Core

Other Sponsors: Great Lakes Disc (206100 to save 10%)

Special projects or goals for disc golf in 2024: Staying involved with volunteering and start to learn the ropes by assisting at tournaments. Once you see what goes into running an event, it really makes you want to do what you can to help support those who put these great events together for their communities.

March Mayhem

Kentwood Classic

South Kent County Open

Johnson Park Championship

Hastings Disc Golf Grand Prix

River City Open - Am

Just Another Disc Golf Tournament

CCR Open - Am

Samuel Garfield Cup