Let me see a show of hands of who wants to read about rules?! OK, I get it. But rules are a necessary part of all sports; especially disc golf. It is always better to be equipped with this knowledge than find out the hard way and get a penalty. Here we explain the 5 most important rules for tournament play.
Throwing max distance with a putter doesn’t always elicit excitement. In reality, it’s to the contrary; everyone wants to throw farther with their wide-rim drivers. But many players take up valuable practice time by hucking their fastest discs with all the strength they can muster. I offer the opposite approach. Learn to throw distance shots with a putter.
Women have a long and storied history in disc golf. While their numbers may be smaller than their male counterparts, female involvement and passion for the sport speak volumes.
As disc golf grows in popularity, so does its YouTube presence. I sorted through many channels to bring you what I feel are the best channels across four categories; informational, tournament coverage, professional players, and miscellaneous. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Rather, it’s meant to be a launching off point to explore the wonderfully diverse world of disc golf content.
What could disc golf possibly learn from ball golf?! We want to forge our own path, right? This may be true, but it is always wise to learn from those who have already traveled a similar path. There are two sides to this equation. First, disc golf can learn from what ball golf has done right. And secondly, disc golf can learn from what ball golf has done wrong. Both approaches enrich our game and make disc golf all the more enjoyable.
Disc golf has exploded in popularity throughout the pandemic. What started as a few more people on courses has turned into disc golf on major TV networks, massive PDGA membership growth, and disc golf manufacturers running out of stock. Who knew that a pandemic would be so good for the growth of disc golf?!
Blow up holes happen to everyone. It is an experience no one wants and one that we know all too well. A player is left feeling naked and exposed as all confidence vanishes in an instant. Let’s unpack how to overcome a blow-up hole.
Brodie Smith has a big personality. He has been a polarizing figure since his foray into disc golf in December of 2019. Like him or hate him, he has brought more people to the sport of disc golf. But is this what we really want? Let’s take a look at Smith’s journey into disc golf and why he is such a polarizing figure.
The upshot. I have taken this part of the game for granted for years. After all, it’s an easy shot, right? We should be able to park or make them every time. But we all know this does not happen. We leave ourselves uncomfortable putts and hit obstacles on our flight path. This article is designed to give you options and confidence in your upshots.
We all make mistakes in tournaments. They are inevitable and a part of life. It can be said that how you react to your mistakes is an indicator of how you scored for that round. This article gives you insights into how to avoid certain mistakes and how to deal with mistakes once they have happened.
