E.D.G.E. founding members Jay "Yeti" Reading and Des Reading with Rob McLeod (center) after receiving the award in October 2022 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

The annual E.D.G.E./PDGA Educational Award recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of disc golf education. The Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) determines candidates and awardees in partnership with the PDGA. The Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) is a nationally-recognized 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching and teaching youth the great lifetime activity of disc golf, utilizing age appropriate equipment and a standards-based curriculum.

2021 E.D.G.E. / PDGA Educational Award Winner: Robert McLeod #49897

Robert McLeod of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is the first recipient of the award from outside the United States. He is a participant and promoter of a variety of disc sports including Ultimate, Dog Disc, Overall, and since 2010, disc golf. He holds 13 Guinness World Frisbee Records.

McLeod has introduced disc golf to 400 schools across Canada to over 150,000 students. He also coordinated the first Canadian collegiate disc golf match between the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and the University of Calgary. He is an instructor for the Calgary Junior Disc Golf program and consults with other clubs on how to raise junior awareness.

Rob, in 2022, with just a few of his thousands of students.

More about Robert McLeod:

• 2015 Disc Golf Gold Medalist, World Overall Flying Disc Championships
• Volunteer, Calgary Ultimate 2006-2010
• Calgary Disc Golf Club Board Member, 2012-2016
• WFDF Overall Committee, 2012-Present
• WFDF Overall Chair, 2019-Present
• Course design consultant, David Richardson Memorial Disc Golf Park

The PDGA congratulates Robert McLeod and thanks him for working to introduce disc golf to a new generation of players.