Tag: disc golf tournament tips

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.

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

December 21, 2021 By Nicholas 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.

How To Calm Tournament Nerves

May 24, 2021 By Nicholas Off

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.

Dealing With Cheaters

February 3, 2021 By Tyler Off

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.

Why You Should Play in a Tournament

January 7, 2021 By Nicholas Off

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.