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How To Pick Your Tournaments

March 8, 2022 By Nicholas Off

Can you hear it? The birds are chirping and the disc golf season is upon us! For those of you simply playing casually, why not enter a tournament or two this year? There are more tournaments than ever and many are geared towards amateurs and beginners. Once you are solid in your conviction of playing a tournament, it is time to plan. How many tournaments do you want to play? How far do you want to travel? What are your goals for the season? Let’s break this down to help you pick your tournaments.

Making Better Decisions

February 22, 2022 By Nicholas Off

On paper, disc golf seems easy. Throw the disc at the target and the fewest strokes wins. Seems easy enough! However, once players hit the course a revelation takes place; this sport can be difficult and unpredictable. The key is to simplify the process of decision-making via a clear head. Let’s learn about the elements needed to give you a clear process by which to arrive at the right shot for each situation on the course.

10 Utility Shots You Should Learn This Off-Season

December 28, 2021 By Nicholas Wilson Off

Disc golf is a game of inches. Sometimes you find yourself on the receiving end of good fortune from the disc golf gods. Conversely, plenty of other times you are in disc golf jail behind trees and all manner of obstacles. Luckily, there are a multitude of utility shots to get you out of trouble. Here are 10 shots that can get you out of (nearly!) every situation the course presents.

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Raiders of the Lost Disc: How to Prevent and Retrieve Lost Discs

December 22, 2021 By Marcus Gram Off

Every disc golfer has experienced overwhelming frustration and disappointment when it comes to losing a disc golf disc at least once… or twice… or even multiple times a round. Whether your disc gets picked up by a strong gust of wind and ascends into the heavens, thrown into a pond that was deeper than you expected, or doesn’t land in the place “you swear it landed and couldn’t have gone anywhere else,” this article will give you some tips and tricks to prevent losing your favorite discs saving you time, money, and disappointment.

5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Playing Disc Golf

December 21, 2021 By Nicholas Wilson Off

Disc golf has given me so much in the way of community and competition through the years. However, this was not always the case. The early years of my playing career were spent throwing whatever disc I was given or had found on the course. This led to bad habits, confusion, and frustration over how to get better. What follows is a list of the five things I wish I knew when I started playing disc golf. This list is intended to help you avoid the mistakes and bad habits that I (and many of my friends) have fallen into.

Crushing the Frozen Fairway: Tips for Cold Weather

December 9, 2021 By Marcus Gram Off

As the last autumn leaves fall and the winter months approach for most of the country, many disc golfers are preparing for the off-season. However, the cold and snow don’t have to mean that disc golfing is over. In fact, playing a round in the snow is one of the most fun and unique experiences of disc golf. This article will set you up to be successful in the colder months so there doesn’t have to be an off-season and so that you can keep your skills sharp into the spring.

Which Putter Is Right For Me?

November 30, 2021 By Nicholas Wilson Off

Picking your putter is a highly personal endeavor. We all have our quirks and preferences that lead to making a decision. But everyone’s putting journey started somewhere. Think about this; you putt on every hole. However, you don’t throw the same disc off the tee on every hole. Therefore it can be inferred that your putter is the most important disc in your bag. This is why it is important to do research and find the putter that is right for you.

How To Create Your Perfect Off-Season Training Regimen

November 9, 2021 By Nicholas Wilson Off

The disc golf OFF-season is upon us. Depending on where you live this can mean many things. You may need to put your snow boots on to play a round or you may be able to throw in sandals (lucky you). But regardless of your environment, the winter months are a great time to focus on training. Training takes many forms and I urge you to personalize your practice to ensure you have fun and derive positive results. This article focuses on expanding your views of what “off-season training” implies and gives you seeds to formulate your own program.

Setting Yourself Up for Success in Wet Conditions

November 2, 2021 By Nicholas Wilson Off

Wet conditions on the disc golf course are challenging. They come in all shapes and sizes from morning dew to torrential downpours. This article will give you the tools necessary to be successful in adverse conditions. After all, the goal in wet conditions is to stay dry and simply lose less strokes than your opponents. The main areas of focus are extra items to bring with you that typically aren’t in your bag, disc selection, shot selection and your mental game. Let’s unpack this further.

The Importance of Finding Your Playing Style

October 26, 2021 By Nicholas Wilson Off

Have you ever felt like you have plateaued in disc golf? Have you ever felt like your skill set unchangeable? You are not alone. Sure, you can develop various aspects of your game to develop your skill set. However your playing style is much more important to your game as a whole. Your playing style is simply the manner in which you play the game. Vague, I know. But think of your playing style as the decision making process by which you implement your skill set. Let’s take a look at how your personality contributes to all of this.