Category Archives: Disc Golf 101

Disc Golf 101: Your ultimate guide to the basics of disc golf. Learn vocabulary, rules, techniques, and tips to improve your game and enjoy this exciting sport to the fullest!

How Much do Professional Disc Golfers Make?

Disc Golf tournament check

A Decade of PDGA Tournament Earnings 2015 to 2025 Disc golf has grown rapidly over the past decade, and with that growth comes a common question: how much money do professional disc golfers actually make. Because sponsorship contracts are often private, we frequently can only speculate at a player’s total income. Let’s look instead at […]

What Do You Need to Play Disc Golf: A Beginner’s Guide

what do you need to play disc golf

Disc golf is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and for good reason: it’s affordable, accessible, and a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re looking for a casual weekend activity or a new hobby to dive into, disc golf offers a welcoming community and a low barrier to entry. But if you’re brand […]

Disc Golf Putting Rules

A pro disc golfer putting into a basket

It is important to know disc golf putting rules, since you will be putting on nearly every hole. Players must understand them to avoid confusion and penalty strokes. In this article, we will explore the crucial disc golf putting rules that every player should know. Putting is both fundamental and technical, and mastering these rules […]

Disc Golf Throws Explained

A type of forehand or tomahawk grip

Mastering multiple throwing styles is one of the fastest ways to lower your scores and expand your options on the course. Each throw has a unique flight pattern, required conditions, and skill demands. Whether you are building fundamentals or adding specialty shots to your bag, this guide breaks down the six core throws in disc […]

Understanding the Two-Meter Rule in Disc Golf

A disc golf disc in a tree

If you are new to disc golf, you are probably still getting familiar with the rules that shape the game. One rule that often sparks debate is the two-meter rule. This rule is unique in that it is optional and only applies when a tournament director chooses to enforce it. But what exactly is the […]

Evolution of Disc Golf Equipmment – Disc Golf History

prototype disc golf basket

How Disc Golf Gear Evolved: From Pie Tins to Precision Discs When you tee off at your local course, you probably focus on lines, wind, and the next putt. You do not usually think about the long story behind the disc in your hand and the basket you are aiming at. But every piece of […]

Best Beginner Disc Golf Discs

Disc golf bag with discs

In the sport of disc golf today, it might be difficult for a new player to figure out which discs would be a good fit for them. Every month there are new brands, molds and plastics being released. In this blog, we will discuss which discs beginners should focus on now, and which discs new […]

Fairway Driver vs. Distance Driver

fairway driver vs distance driver

Disc golfers typically reach for a putter or midrange for shorter shots, and a driver when we are looking for more distance. Taking a closer look at drivers, we find there are fairway drivers and distance drivers. This blog will cover what the difference is between the two drivers, and when you should use them. […]

How to Throw a Disc Golf Disc Straight

Disc golfer throwing through a tight gap of trees with a straight throw

Playing disc golf requires creativity, especially when navigating tight fairways—like a narrow tunnel shot where a straight drive is your only way to get the birdie. To master this, every disc golfer aiming to improve their game must learn how to throw a disc golf disc straight. Without this skill, your throws are likely to […]

How To Throw A Flex Shot

A disc golfer throwing a flex shot

What is a Flex Shot? A flex shot, which is short for “flexible shot”, is when you intentionally release an overstable disc on an anhyzer angle. The disc starts turning right (for right-hand backhand throws), but thanks to its stability, it eventually flexes out and fades back left. This creates a long, S-shaped flight path. […]