Estonian Player Pushes Limits to Support Throw For More

When the Paul McBeth Foundation launched Throw For More, thousands of players around the world picked up their discs to play for a cause, raising money to bring disc golf to communities that have never experienced it.

Among the 84,000 participants from more than 8,500 courses worldwide, one story stood out.

Meet Tarmo Tomson.

Tarmo is a disc golfer from Estonia known for his adventurous spirit and willingness to take things just a little further than most people would. When a friend sent him a clip from a podcast where Paul McBeth promised to personally pledge money for anyone willing to play for 24 hours straight, Tarmo couldn’t get the idea out of his head.

“At first, it wasn’t in my plans,” he said. “But plans change.”

The idea started simply. He’d play long, traditional 18-hole courses for a full day and see what happened. But when he learned that UDisc was contributing ten cents per round played during the event, he saw an opportunity to do more. Shorter courses meant more rounds, and more rounds meant more support for the Foundation.

Then Paul pledged fifty cents per basket for him, and everything changed again. “An hour before midnight, the plan changed again. Putt race!”

The Challenge

Starting at midnight at Coolbet Järve Discgolfipark in Estonia, Tarmo set out to complete an unbelievable 300 laps of a 9-hole putting course 2,700 baskets in 24 hours.

He alternated between the “Pro” and “Am” layouts at first, but quickly realized efficiency was key. “After three hours, I ditched the pro course, it was too time-consuming,” he wrote. “From then on, it was all about tempo. I calculated constantly how many rounds per hour I needed to finish.”

By the 15-hour mark, he had completed 200 laps, right on schedule. He walked 66.82 kilometers, took 116,487 steps, and threw his disc 4,497 times.

As daylight faded, he had just six laps left. In the dark forest, his wife Ülle walked alongside him, flashlight in hand. On his very last round, Tarmo threw an ace for his final shot of the day. 2700 holes completed, sealing a feat that blended endurance, precision, and heart.

The Impact

Across the world, the Throw For More event saw over $70,000 with players collectively logging 122,790 rounds globally. Tarmo’s contribution was both symbolic and inspiring. Proof that determination, no matter the course length, can move mountains (or at least baskets).

Why It Matters

Every throw helped the Paul McBeth Foundation continue its mission: to develop and introduce sustainable disc golf experiences in underserved communities around the world.

For Tarmo, the adventure may have been 24 hours long — but its impact will last far longer. Join us next year on June 20th, 2026 for the 2nd Annual Throw For More!