Who we are

Our Story

SickBirdie was founded by Jason Whitelock and Martin Charlo in 2022, inspired by the motto, 'Be positive. Have fun. Believe.' Their vision was to introduce and grow the sport of disc golf with a focus on creating a fun and enjoyable experience on the course. Since then, SickBirdie has evolved into a nonprofit organization, SickBirdie Disc Golf, Inc., allowing them to better support and serve the disc golf community in Western Montana.

Our Mission

SickBirdie Disc Golf, Inc. specifically aims to promote physical and mental health and outdoor recreational opportunities through the sport of disc golf. While we proudly serve the entire disc golf community, we are especially dedicated to growing participation among women and junior players by hosting leagues and events tailored specifically for them.

2024 Impact Statement

Meet the Board

  • President

    I got into disc golf out of curiosity.  I had heard about it a couple of times but never had the opportunity to play. It wasn’t until I saw “frolf” stickers on the back of a coworker’s car, that I asked about it. He invited me along and from the very first throw, I was hooked!  I found that it didn't just keep me physically active but keeps me mentally positive!  Through my journey, I have met some awesome people and clubs on all different levels. Not to mention, disc golf also introduced me to my wife!

    Outside of disc golf, I enjoy doing lots of things with friends and family from concerts, ball games or just hanging out!

    Be positive! Have fun! Believe!

  • Vice President

    I grew up as an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes from the Flathead Reservation, raised in Arlee, MT and currently live in Pablo, MT. Hometown course is Salish Kootenai College (SKC)

    At the end of 2019 I found an unmarked disc while walking at SKC and started throwing. A few months later the pandemic hit and disc golf was a great way to get out and be active.


    While not playing DG I enjoy time with my family, hiking, spending times in the outdoors and playing any sport that keep me active.

  • Secretary

    I’m from Missoula Montana and a Montana native.

    My brother was the one who got me into playing disc golf. He asked me to come along and play with friends. So I did and while doing that I met a great guy. I ended up falling in love with both him and disc golf!

    Outside of disc golf I like to get together with friends and family. I also enjoy hiking, am also a rock hound and love art.

  • Treasurer

    I grew up in a small town near Waco, TX (home of the BEAST!) Sadly, I lived there way before I knew disc golf was a thing. 

    I was introduced to disc golf by my brother-in-law in December of 2021. After we played a few rounds together, he bought me a bag and a few discs for Christmas that year and the rest was history! From there I immediately joined the PDGA and started playing tournaments. In November of 2022, I moved to Western Montana and joined the Garden City Flyers the following spring. It is here that I found my disc golf home and met some of my best friends! 

    When not on the course, I enjoy traveling, fly fishing, woodworking, photography and, most importantly, spending as much time as possible with family and friends. 

  • Director At Large

    I was born and raised in Missoula, Montana.

    I was first introduced to disc golf in high school in 2001, but never really got into the sport.  Fast forward to 2021, during the COVID pandemic I needed to find something for my son and I to do that allowed us keep distance from people, but have fun.  I got on YouTube and looked up disc golf and Gannon Buhr came up.  Both Gannon and my son Brayden are close to the same age and it was something he could do.  I showed him some videos and we went to the store and bought our first discs.  Three years later we are more involved and love the sport more than I ever thought we would. It's brought us closer together and we've met some amazing people!

    Outside disc golf, I spend time with family and working with my hands.