Author: Nicholas

5 Reasons Why You Should Get a Rangefinder

June 8, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Whether you don’t trust the tee sign or you are looking at the basket from the fairway, it is imperative to know the distance so you can make the correct disc and shot selection. Enter the rangefinder. This tool allows you to dial in distances and have confidence in your shot assessments. There are a few companies that have stepped up and have supported our sport by making disc golf-specific rangefinders. I highly recommend the products mentioned in this post, but more on this later. First, let’s unpack the 5 reasons you should get a rangefinder.

Celebrity Disc Golfers

June 4, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Celebrities like to disc golf. Let’s just get that out in the air. While there has never been a high-profile name that has truly adopted and grown the sport, there is increasing evidence that celebrities are playing our sport. I feel the nature of disc golf makes it the perfect sport for our famous friends. Disc golf allows us to relax in nature with friends while getting exercise away from mass groups of people; what’s not to like?

How To Calm Tournament Nerves

May 24, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Nerves happen. Especially before and during a round of tournament disc golf. This is by no means a sign that something is wrong. Quite contrarily, this is a good thing as it shows you care. This article will expound upon various ways to deal with nerves including preparing your body and mind before you show up to the course, breathing, pre-shot routine, allowing yourself to throw bad shots, and bringing a caddie. As you play more tournaments you will find a groove and your own recipe for how to deal with nerves. Take what speaks to you from this article and leave the rest. The most important thing is to have a game plan for dealing with nerves and stick to it.

Health Benefits of Disc Golf

May 17, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Disc golf has many inherent benefits. Simply showing up to the course will improve your overall health both physically and mentally via exercise, connection with people, connection with nature, stress reduction, and a multitude of other factors. The sport is quickly growing as people are looking for a sustainable way to get outside and be healthy. To put the health benefits of disc golf into a quantifiable framework I applied the findings of Dan Buettner in his book “Blue Zones.”

Why and How You Should Be a Spectator at a Disc Golf Tournament

May 11, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Disc golf is a pleasure to play. We are all in the sport to play and enjoy the great outdoors with friends and family. But there is another way to consume disc golf that can give you an entirely new appreciation for the sport; be a spectator. Chances are that you have a tournament within a short drive of your home. It doesn’t matter if it is a big event with touring pros or a local tournament without the big names. Go and watch. There is much to appreciate and learn.

Do PDGA Player Ratings Matter?

May 4, 2021 By Nicholas Off

PDGA members who play in PDGA sanctioned events get their rounds rated. The resulting number is what is known as a Player Rating (PR). PRs amongst PDGA members are equivocal. There is no one way to interpret these numbers and they can be difficult to quantify due to many factors that play into a round. However, many players use these numbers as valuable input to their games, especially as a measuring stick for progress. PRs are to disc golf what handicaps are to ball golf. This article will unpack PRs and the many ways they are used.

What Does Paul McBeth’s Contract Mean for Disc Golf?

April 27, 2021 By Nicholas Off

In February of 2021, Paul McBeth signed the most lucrative contract in the history of disc golf. It was massive by disc golf standards and lucrative even through the eyes of other major sports. Many other aspects of the game have been influenced from the professional game to the greater disc golf community. Let’s take a look at the impact of McBeth’s contract.

How To Deal With Disc Golf Addiction

April 20, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Disc golf addiction comes in many forms. But it always garners a similar result; loads of disc golf consumption. Whether it is playing or practicing or putting or viewing, the itch is real. This is an addiction of positive circumstance if we treat it right. Make sure other aspects of your life are in order and then it’s off to the course for 18 holes, or maybe 72.

How To Prevent Disc Golf Injuries

April 15, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Injuries are a part of disc golf. The more you play the more you know this to be true. While it is a relatively low-impact sport compared to many others, the repetitive nature of disc golf lends itself to potential injuries. The sudden acceleration and power of each shot adds up over time. This makes it necessary to take care of our bodies if we are to play disc golf for years to come. And of course, we want this! So, with this in mind, let’s look at 3 ways to prevent injuries.

What Will Disc Golf Become?

April 6, 2021 By Nicholas Off

Disc golf is currently a niche sport experiencing huge growth. This growth will bring an influx of money into the competitive side of disc golf from outside companies looking to capitalize on the success of our sport. This article is meant to shine a light on what may come from corporate investments to a sport that has never experienced this type of money or growth. This issue is not whether this is positive or negative. Rather it is a situation where we hold our future in our own hands.