Gripe No. 33: ‘Let’s go!’ as disc golf’s go-to ace declaration

This isn’t just a disc golf thing …

No matter the sport, whenever something out-of-this-world awesome happens, this phrase inevitably makes its way into nearby microphones – it’s unavoidable at this point.

The standard instigators:

• Hat tricks.
• Hail Marys.
• Half-court heaves.

Disc golf’s version of the above is a hole-in-one, timely throw-in or clutch putt. Never far behind is the cookie-cutter saying both athletes and fans can’t help but belch out of their face holes:

“Let’s go!”

It’s a knee-jerk reaction – something ingrained deep within the human psyche.

There’s no NOT saying it.

Take, for example, the following ace from the Pro Tour’s sweetheart, Nikko Locastro:

In the span of 61 measly seconds, the remark makes its way into the excited aftermath a grand total of five times – each courtesy of Mr. Locastro. And that’s all this single YouTube clip has to offer. Undoubtedly, the expression – along with some empowering, off-camera expletives – made a few more appearances en route to Nikko retrieving his distance driver from the basket.

What I want to know, however, is how this ONE phrase became the go-to utterance for adrenaline-inundated disc golfers. At its core, it makes sense: Even in an individual sport like disc golf, with fans and cardmates nearby, the achievement almost feels communal. As such, a well-timed, “Let’s go!” serves as a symbolic rallying of the troops – a way to share the joy.

It’s the overuse of it that drives me batty.

I may not be the most creative of writers, but I do go out of my way to at least try and express similar ideas in different ways. I dedicated about 30 seconds to these – try ‘em on for size …

See if one sticks:

• Idea No. 1 – “Bang.”
• Idea No. 2 – “Easy as pie.”
• Idea No. 3 – “Never a doubt.”
• Idea No. 4 – “No autographs, please.”
• Idea No. 5 – “Boom goes the dynamite.”

Or my personal favorite, complete silence in the face of lone greatness.

Remember this gem of a one-shot wonder?

The reaction is unforgettable.

Both inside and outside of disc golf – for English-speaking athletes, at least – this ever-present slogan doesn’t appear to be dying out anytime soon. Be the change you want to see in the sport. 

Find an alternative. Then, use it religiously.

Thanks in advance.

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