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Evolution of Disc Golf Equipmment – Disc Golf History

  When you play a round of disc golf, you likely aren’t paying much attention to the equipment you are using. You may not know it but the disc you are throwing and the basket you are trying to hit are actually the end result of a lot of change that has taken place in […]

Doomsday Discs – Uncovering the Mystery

Doomsday Discs Buffalo

In these uncertain times, when the future seems bleak, a beacon of camaraderie and resilience emerges in the disc golf world: Doomsday Discs. They’re not just another brand – they’re pioneers of a decentralized business model, putting the power in the hands of their passionate community. Doomsday Discs is built on the bedrock of community, […]

Does disc golf cost money to play?

Cost to play disc golf

Does disc golf cost money to play? I’ve always said that one of the nice aspects of disc golf is that it is such an inexpensive sport. At least it can be. If travelling to tournaments is your thing, or you like to collect discs, this sport can really cut into your budget. However, for […]

Disc Golf Scoring (Explanation for Beginners)

Disc Golf Scoring Banner When it comes to disc golf scoring, there are a lot of similarities between Golf and Disc Golf. Some terms are the same, while other terms are different. Here are a few terms of which you should be aware of; par, birdie, eagle, ace, hazard, out of bounds, and penalty stroke. This link will take you to the PDGA's official rules for keeping score in a PDGA sanctioned tournament, and most non-PDGA sanctioned tournament play as well. That link refers to a scoring rule that is new for 2024. The new rule indicates that every player must keep score for the entire group. The rule allows a player's caddy to keep score for them. It is helpful for each player to understand the terminology associated with disc golf scoring.

When I was a kid, I remember watching golf on TV. One of the players was soundly beating his competitors (I thought). His score was so much higher that his competitors! I made mention to my dad about how good he was doing and how all the other guys were mere peasants to him. That […]