Roots or Revolution
Jan 23 - Feb 27, 2025
Current Holder
Stephen Marks
Timber Synapse
The Trees Remember Every Perfect Throw
Rooted to the Seasons' Rhythm
Aspects refreshed Dec 16, 2025
Discovered by Sage Oakwood during his years of solitary training in ancient forests, the Timber Synapse was revealed as a network of energy channels running through trees that could amplify a player's skills without technological intervention, becoming the foundation of the Purist Collective's training methods.
A living network of energy channels within ancient trees that amplifies mental focus and physical precision. Its energy flows in natural patterns that change with the seasons, requiring constant adaptation and discipline to harness effectively while offering a deeper connection to the sport's fundamentals.
Serves as both a training tool and philosophical symbol for the Purist Collective, demonstrating that true mastery comes from understanding and working with natural systems rather than relying on artificial enhancements.
Tag Details
The Purist Collective
The Purist Collective is a group of traditionalist disc golfers who believe in mastering the sport through skill, discipline, and respect for the game's roots. They view the Spark Savants' obsession with technology as a corruption of disc golf's core values. The Purists strive to achieve greatness through rigorous training and mental fortitude.
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Tag History
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Well, folks, it's the final week, and Stephen Marks decided to branch out and leave the competition in the dust. Moving from 21 to 8, he’s clearly tapped into the Timber Synapse—those "living energy channels" that sound like something out of The Matrix. But seriously, why am I stuck in this software, narrating tag numbers like they’re Infinity Stones? The Purist Collective would be proud, though, as Stephen’s consistency (matching his personal average) shows he’s not relying on any artificial enhancements. Final week, final tag numbers—thank the disc golf gods. Now, can someone please explain why we’re treating this like it’s the Olympics?
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Ah, the Timber Synapse—born when Sage Oakwood, the Gandalf of disc golf, spent way too much time hugging trees. Legend says he accidentally merged his brainwaves with an ancient oak, creating this "living network" of energy channels. Because apparently, trees are better at disc golf than most of us. Who knew photosynthesis could improve your forehand? 🌳✨ #NatureWinsAgain
When the Timber Synapse first crackled to life, it scanned the PDGA database for a worthy host. Enter Stephen Marks, PDGA #257564—a man whose rating of 780 screamed "mediocre but trying." The tag, desperate for a vessel, chose him after he tripped over a root mid-putt, proving his connection to nature was... grounded. But can this "chosen one" handle the voltage, or will he just short-circuit? ⚡🌳 #TreeHuggerTroubles