Make Life Easier for Disc Golfers of All Skill Levels
What is more important, the archer or the arrows? Well, we know the archer is the most important, but without the proper arrows the archer is a bumbling mess! Discs come in all different molds and colors and stabilities. It can be a daunting task to figure out just which discs to carry in your…
I don’t want to tell you what to do. Okay, maybe just a little about some of the things in which I am passionate. This is especially true when it comes to you playing disc golf for as long as possible. The one prerequisite for longevity in the sport is a healthy body, especially our…
Putting is about getting out of your own way. We all can hit putts on the practice green, so why can it be so hard when it matters most? The answer lies in your mental game and routine. When we are tense and stressed, it is expressed in the muscles. This is revealed in our…
As a competitive disc golfer, you want to get better. Bottom line. But as this happens, a question must be posed; at what point do you move up a division in PDGA competitions? This can be a tricky decision for many players as we all have different competitive urges and life situations. However, one thing…
PDGA events come in all shapes and sizes. There are tournaments for every type of player, and one of the most enjoyable parts of your competitive season is planning out your tournament schedule. Every player is unique in what they are looking for in a tournament, but how to understand and maneuver the tournament tier…
Shakespeare once said, “To roll or not to roll.” Of course, he didn’t, but this is the question we are here to answer today. Disc golf carts have become increasingly popular, and courses are being designed with carts in mind. Carts will save you energy and allow you to carry much more in your bag.…
You can play disc golf your entire life. Let that sink in. This is one of the main allures of this lifetime sport. Heck, just ask Don Shinn about how the sport keeps him young. Shinn is the world distance record holder for folks over 100 years old at 189 feet. “You have to have…
Put on your muck boots, boys and girls. We’re talking about overhand shots! Overhand shots consist of two types of throws; thumbers and tomahawks. These are generally utility shots (though some players throw them frequently) used in specific situations to get you out of trouble (hence putting on your muck boots!). Overhand shots are best…
“Make friends with your caddie, and the game will make friends with you,” said Stephen Potter, author, and avid golfer. Your caddie is a wellspring of knowledge and comfort when on the course. They can also simply be a quiet supporter or spotter for the group. Depending on if you want to walk a loop…
You have all heard it before, “Drive for show and putt for dough.” An obvious ode to your short game. But there is another saying, “Chicks dig the long ball.” An ode to the excitement of a disc (originally a baseball from a commercial in the 90s) flying far into the cosmos. It’s obvious both of these skills are important to a well-rounded game, but which one is MOST important? We’ll take a look at both sides of the coin, check statistics for each argument, give you the outcome and provide practice guidance. Let’s break it down.