Category: The Sport

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.

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.

Celebrating Women in Disc Golf

March 17, 2021 By Nicholas Off

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.

Best Disc Golf YouTube Channels

March 11, 2021 By Nicholas Off

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.

An Interview With Dynamic Discs

March 3, 2021 By Melody Off

Dynamic Discs has been around the block and are powerful players in the disc golf arena (no pun intended). We were lucky enough to metaphorically sit down with Bobby Brown, Dynamic Discs’ Media Director, to chat about the sport, running their business, and love in the time of COVID-19.

What Disc Golf Can Learn From Ball Golf

February 24, 2021 By Nicholas Off

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 Growth In The Age Of COVID

February 17, 2021 By Nicholas Off

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?!