In a display of skill that elevated the sport within St. Johns County, disc golf legend and six-time world champion Paul McBeth shattered a course record at Moccasin Creek Disc Golf Course during his inaugural round in August. Fans of the sport witnessed this feat unfold as McBeth, with a calm composure, played the course in under two hours, scoring 27 under par across 26 holes from the long tees, according to a recent announcement from St. Johns County officials.
In a video posted to his YouTube channel on Aug. 17, McBeth recounted the experience, after having maneuvered the disc with apparent ease through the greens, "Really fun course, easy to play, easy to maneuver," a statement that likely resonated with his sizable squad of followers. This new record left the community in a state of awe, surpassing the previous benchmark of 22 under par with authority, as per St. Johns County's news release.
The course, set amidst the backdrop of the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, is maintained by the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, keen on meeting the needs of disc golf enthusiasts. Director Ryan Kane, witnessing McBeth's prowess, expressed hopefulness for increased visibility of the sport: "It is awesome to have our community course played by a Professional Disc Golf Association member," he mentioned in a statement that signals a new era for the local disc golf scene, as noted by the St. Johns County.
Efforts to enhance Moccasin Creek Disc Golf Course by SJC Parks & Rec alongside the St. Augustine Disc Golf Club (STADGC) have not gone unnoticed. As STADGC President Russ Savard put it in a comprehensive feat, "We have new tee pads, additional baskets, and a pavilion. It has become a very popular course to play in Northeast Florida." Even for seasoned players, shooting par from the short tees at this course can present a challenge; but to Savard and the local disc golf community, McBeth's round was an extraordinary display: "then Paul McBeth stops by and shoots 27 under par for 26 holes, and makes it look easy!" the St. Johns County reported.
