By P.J. Harmer — Rattling Chains staff
Disc golf is largely an individual sport.
Though there are sometimes events with a team aspect — such as the Collegiate Championships or a doubles tournament — the sport is highly individual.
Kristy King shows off her “Steady” Ed Headrick tattoo. (photo courtesy of Kristy King)
Whether one competes against a course, another player, the field of a tournament or against themselves, there’s not a lot of room to blame others for things that happen during a round.
It also leaves the opening for people to show off their personality. That type of expression can come in many forms, whether it be clothing, bags, disc designs, the way they act on the course, or, even, tattoos.
In the professional ranks, individual expression is there, but it’s often tame. Some top-level players may have a tattoo or two, or wear a certain type of clothing. Others may be known for outspoken comments or actions on the course.
It all depends on the player.
For Californian Kristy King, her expression is on her right forearm.
That’s where, adorned for all to see, is a tattoo of the signature of “Steady” Ed Headrick, the father of disc golf. As a DGA-sponsored player, the tattoo makes sense.
What makes a disc golfer go that far? Being connected to the game and to the sport.
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