Shawn Guynes

Division: 

MPO

Sponsored by: 

Prodigy Discs 

How long have you been playing disc golf? 

16 years

How did you get your start in disc golf? 

 I got my start from a co worker named Maciej Jastrzebski who invited me to play after work one day  

What do you love most about the sport?  

The thing I love about disc golf is how nice everyone is , like a big family!! Also to watch disc golf grow in the last 20 years, pretty impressive!! 

What makes disc golf better than the other sports you have played?  

Disc golf is better because of the no contact sport, and that most of the people you play are supportive and uplifting when the see it isn’t going your way, in most sports people thrive on watching other competitors struggle, no as much in disc golf.. I support positivity!! 

How do you approach a new course? 

 I approach new courses with caution and a different level of focus, because if the unfamiliarity!! 

What motivates you to continually improve your game? 

 I’m motivated and blessed to be by sponsored by a great company at the age of 39, but playing with some of the best players in Arkansas, showing where my skill set is at all times  

What do you do to stay focused playing in tourneys? 

 I stay focused on tournaments by playing a lot of different courses, so I’m not caught off guard when I play a open course or heavily wooded course 👍 

What’s your most memorable win?  

My most memorable win was :  winning MPO smack talk open championship in arkdelphia in 2013 , as well winning the Arkansas state MPO doubles championship 3 yrs in a row  

What’s your most memorable disc golf moment?  

My most memorable moment : I placed 2nd in MPO at battle of the boro , and got my first tournament ace only played my 3rd pro tournament ever. As well hitting a ace in 2015 at club wars at waxhaws in Fayetteville for $525 with Kevin Jones on my card!! 

What are your top three favorite discs?  

Proto D2, M3, ProtoF5   

What are your top three courses you have played?  

Persimmon Ridge, Jonesboro gold side, The REZ in Jackson, MS 

If you could play any course in the world, which would it be?  

The reservoir in Minnesota, Blue Ribbon Pines, Maple hill  

Who is your disc golf hero, and how were you influenced be him or her? 

Ken Climo, he influenced me to be a champion. Also Dylan Gustus and James Lecy, Dylan showed me the side arm and hyzer putt, while Lecy showed me how to throw a mid range roc shot,  and the elevator putt , staples of my bag now!!!  

Whats in the bag?  D1
3: D2’s
H3V2
2: F5
F7 for rollers
M3
M2
MX3
2:Pa2
2:Pa3
Air D2  

What non-disc golf hobbies do you have?  

Hobbies are playing video games and outside activities   

Any superstitions you have before or during a round?  

My superstition before the Tournaments is to change my shirts every round!!  

What does #NoBadRounds mean to you?  

No bad rounds means to me: that there is something to be learned every round and that a bad day if disc golf beats a good day at work .