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 […]
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!
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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 […]
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Oct
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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 […]
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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. […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Aug
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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. […]
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Aug
If you play a variety of courses, you may have encountered a sign that says ‘Mando’, that is accompanied by an arrow pointing left or right. Sometime you might just see an arrow that serves as a mando sign. In disc golf, mandos play an important role in the safety and challenge of a course. […]
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Aug
If you’re learning disc golf, you need at least one disc. Shocking, right? Borrow one, steal one from your buddy’s trunk (don’t actually), or pick up a used one at league. Doesn’t matter how — just get something round you can throw (or square is actually an option, Doomsday Discs, literally has a square disc). […]
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How Are Disc Golf Discs Made? As disc golfers, we’ve all marveled at the sight of a disc soaring down the fairway. Its flight can be a thing of beauty. It is interesting to think that every curve and angle of that disc has been engineered to fly exactly as intended. With the sport growing […]
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When you hear someone say that they need a disc that i more stable, you really need more information before you know what he means. Same with ‘less stable’. It really depends on the context. For example, if they’re using a flippy disc like the I-Blend Sphinx and want something more stable, they’re likely looking […]