PARTNERS & BOARD

People have enjoyed walking outdoors and throwing a disc in friendly competition or even playing alone on a course in a park for decades. Disc golf has positively impacted the health of those who play. Partner with us to create a positive impact on communities and people by growing disc golf.

OUR BIGGEST & BEST PARTNERS ARE:

Those who play disc golf on these dates and register.

Those who host events and tournaments and join in.

Players, Tournament Directors, Clubs, and Event Hosts.

Founding Partners

WE APPRECIATE AND WANT TO THANK OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS

World's Biggest Disc Golf Wishes has partnered with leaders in our industry and will continue to seek out leaders from inside and outside our industry. Our partners are committed to the growth of disc golf — a sport and an outdoor recreational activity which offers numerous social benefits.

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA.com) -- The original event partner since the start of the World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend in 1991. PDGA is supporting the World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend re-launch by promoting it on their website and "spreading" the word about the global celebration of disc golf. We recommend you join the PDGA if you love disc golf and tell them World's Biggest sent you.

UDisc.com -- is an app with the largest collection of courses with an on-line directory (over 16,000 courses globally), reviews, photos, directions, search features, and more. They share disc golf data in a growth report each year which is utilized industrywide by many to understand the growth of the sport. Udisc has made significant contributions to the sport through their website. UDisc is offering marketing and promotion of the World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend. Once events are registered and licensed with WBDGW, events should then create a page on UDisc, to reach a bigger player base.

DGPT.com -- Disc Golf Pro Tour has become a partner with this non-profit to donate in various ways and help disc golfers have positive experiences and healthier lives. The DGPT has changed the landscape of the industry as it continues to take the sport higher globally. Their generous support of the growth of disc golf through this non-profit will also uplift the sport.

MVPDiscSports.com -- MVP Disc Sports is a disc manufacturing company innovating disc technology. With impressive growth in disc sales, MVP also delights players with each tournament as they watch their favorite MVP sponsored player compete. They supported the pre-launch of World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend and World’s Biggest Disc Golf Wishes as our first Founding Partner last year. They designed and donated the collectible “Decade Disc” which commemorates the past 10 years when the event was not hosted and can be purchased while quantities last. Only 200 are being offered.

HouckDesignDiscGolf.com -- HouckDesign is also known as Circular Productions, LLC, a leader in quality and innovative course design and has been passionate about growing the sport of disc golf for over four decades. They continue to support it through their contributions in the creation of this non-profit and the creation of the event World's Biggest Disc Golf Weekend which was the brainchild of John Houck in 1991.

WE INVITE INDUSTRY LEADERS TO JOIN US FOR THIS ONE-TIME ONLY OPPORTUNITY OF BECOMING OUR FOUNDING PARTNER.

Founding Board

Dee Leekha-Houck,
Board Chair
(PDGA# 38087)

Dee is the Founding Board Chair of the non-profit World's Biggest Disc Golf Wishes, dedicated to supporting public parks in funding course repair, restoration, and design/build projects. The non-profit also aims to provide accessible disc golf experiences for players facing medical hardships.

With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience, Dee spent nearly 20 years as a nationally recognized Allstate insurance agent, earning more than 80 awards for sales and quality. She has served in leadership roles on three non-profit boards in the last three decades inlcuding Founding President of the Westlake Chamber of Commerce.

Eight years ago, Dee launched the 3DiscGolf initiative (Safer, Smarter, and More Sustainable), which now hosts an annual industry-wide course design conference she established three years ago. She pioneered the concept of Micro Disc Golf Courses, which have gained popularity, and applied for a provisional patent for an innovative tee area design which will be showcased this year.

Dee was a co-owner of Millennium Golf Discs and is the Founder and Co-Owner of HouckDesign. She has gained deep insight into the financial challenges public parks face in installing and maintaining courses during nearly two decades in the disc golf industry.

She holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce with Honors from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University, India.

Cindi Kruse
Board Vice-Chair
PDGA# 304744

Cindi Kruse has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in human resources and operations management, specializing in strategic planning, change management, project management, training and development, legal and regulatory compliance, talent acquisition, and mergers and acquisitions. She has worked across diverse industries—including manufacturing, distribution, engineering, construction, retail, media, and services—ranging from private equity partnerships to Fortune 500 corporations. Known for her business acumen and values-based leadership, she effectively influences others through earned credibility.

A dedicated volunteer leader, Cindi has served as Board Chair of the American Red Cross of Central Texas, a Regional Service Council member, a founding board member of Capital IDEA workforce development group, Board President of the Westlake Chamber of Commerce, and Board President of the Towne Lake Homeowners Association.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Human Resources Management from California State University, Northridge, and resides in Jupiter, Florida

Matthew J. Cunningham
Board Treasurer
(PDGA #17396)

Matt is a Vanderbilt University graduate with a background in classical languages and environmental risk management before transitioning to financial services when he joined First Financial Advisory Services, Inc. (FFAS) in 2007. He earned his Certified Wealth Strategist® designation in 2008 and became a Certified Financial Planner® in 2012. Matt serves as Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer at FFAS and is an Investment Advisor Representative. He is also a Registered Representative of Cetera Advisors, an independent securities broker/dealer. Actively involved in his community, he is a past president of both the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce and the Westerly Lions Club, and a member of the RI Estate Planning Council.

A passionate disc golfer since 2000, Matt has been the managing member of Far Flung Enterprises, a disc golf promotion company, since 2004.

Davis Michael
Board Secretary
(PDGA #124070)

Davis is the Vice President of both Tri-Municipal Park, Inc. and the Centre County Disc Golf Association in Central Pennsylvania, where he actively supports non-profits.

An avid disc golfer, he plays multiple times a week throughout most of the year, favoring technical, wooded courses. His background in landscaping, construction, and park maintenance further enriches his involvement in the sport.

Beyond disc golf, Davis is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys rock climbing and hiking. With over a decade of rock climbing experience, he also volunteered as an instructor at the local YMCA for four years.