Ryan

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 NATALIE RYAN, No. 2:23-cv-00324-TLN-JDP Plaintiff, v. ORDER PROFESSIONAL DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION, et al., 15 Defendants.

17 This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff Natalie Ryan’s (“Plaintiff”) Ex Parte Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”). (ECF No. 7.) The Court ordered expedited briefing. (ECF No. 9.) Defendants Professional Disc Golf Association (“PDGA”) and Lowa LLC doing business as Disc Golf Pro Tour (“the Tour” or “DGPT”) (collectively “Defendants”) filed oppositions. (ECF Nos. 22, 23.) Plaintiff filed a reply. (ECF No. 25.) The Court held a hearing on May 10, 2023, and submitted the matter for written decision. For the reasons set forth below, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion. /// /// /// /// I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND Plaintiff is a professional disc golfer who earns her living by traveling to and competing in professional disc golf tournaments throughout the United…