Make Life Easier for Disc Golfers of All Skill Levels
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.
If you play in tournaments or anything resembling a disc golf competition, odds are you’ll encounter someone trying to cheat somewhere along the line. Even though there are many ways to cheat in disc golf, this post specifically deals with someone who tries to under-report their score on one or multiple holes: the player who shoots a 4 but calls out “3” when you ask for their score. This article will offer some advice on dealing with this behavior, and what the PDGA rules say about it.
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.
Every disc golfer should play at least one tournament. Tournaments are a wonderful medium for testing your skills in a competitive yet friendly environment. Tournaments come in all shapes and sizes. You are sure to find one that fits your skill level and intention.
Over the river and through the woods to the disc golf course we go! Wait, I need to pack my bag first. But what to bring? You are in the right place. Disc golf rounds are adventures and you want to make sure you are prepared. There is no right way to pack your bag, but it certainly deserves some thought.
There are essentially 4 ways to play disc golf. Two of these are geared more for training purposes and the other two are geared for putting those skills to the test. In this article, we are focusing on practice rounds and how they fit into the greater disc golf mold.
What does your mind conjure up when I say “field work?” It can be an unglorified grind. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s take a look at the ways you can get the most benefit out of field work.
The use of visualizations is a powerful tool for performance. This is especially true in disc golf. While this does not guarantee success, it provides the backbone of a solid pre-shot routine.
Thinking. It is inherent in all we do. Sometimes it even feels like who we are. But on the disc golf course thinking has a tendency to get in the way. Critical thinking can help us visualize a flight path but excess thinking can leave us confused.