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…
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.
Nerves happen. Especially before and during a round of tournament disc golf. This is by no means a sign that something is wrong. Quite contrarily, this is a good thing as it shows you care. This article will expound upon various ways to deal with nerves including preparing your body and mind before you show up to the course, breathing, pre-shot routine, allowing yourself to throw bad shots, and bringing a caddie. As you play more tournaments you will find a groove and your own recipe for how to deal with nerves. Take what speaks to you from this article and leave the rest. The most important thing is to have a game plan for dealing with nerves and stick to it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You signed up for your first disc golf tournament! This is a momentous occasion for a disc golfer taking their skills to the next level.
