Diving into disc golf: Palmyra senior’s confidence soaring with tournament success

By DON CRIM, Senior Columnist | July 8, 2023
Jacob Barnes recently finished in 14th place in the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Junior World Championships June 27-July 1 on various courses around Peoria, Ill. | Photo courtesy of Andrea Barnes and the Professional Disc Golf Association

PALMYRA, Mo. – A fortunate stroke of serendipity introduced Jacob Barnes to disc golf. His aunt, Erin Moore, a physical education teacher in Texas, was visiting family the summer before Barnes entered fourth grade. The two went out to play miniature golf, and Barnes requested a return engagement the following day. Moore had another idea.…

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