Historically, professional disc golfers were fueled by sheer love for the sport, often scraping by and living from one tournament paycheck to the next. Many were the quintessential couch surfers, relying on the disc golf community’s hospitality and sleeping on anything from couches to car seats. Back then, scraping together winnings from tournaments was the main financial game plan, with sponsors generally just chipping in free swag.

However, with the advent of modern social media and enhanced video coverage of tournaments, professional disc golfers have started to rake in a pretty penny. Nowadays, top pros often pocket more from sponsorships than from clinching titles at major tournaments. Thanks to the growth of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, some players bagged over $100,000 in tournament winnings alone in 2023. Yet, the plot twist remains: most pros still find their sponsorship deals more lucrative than their tournament victories. It seems that while you can certainly make a living playing disc golf these days, you might just make a killing off your YouTube Channel or Instagram feed!

Tournament Payout

In most disc golf tournaments, only the top 40% of competitors receive “payout.” While some sponsors cover the tournament entry fees for professional players, the majority of disc golfers risk financial loss if they don’t place in the top 40%, highlighting the financial challenge of participating in professional disc golf tournaments.

When compared to traditional ball golf, the prize money in disc golf is considerably more modest. For instance, in 2019, the average first prize for a Pro Tour event was $3,421.36. By 2023, this average prize increased significantly to $14,430.56, more than quadrupling the Pro Tour’s average payout within four years. Although the winnings have soared, they’re still peanuts compared to what golfers can pocket at traditional tournaments.

2023 Pro Tour and Major Payout

This chart shows the first prize and total payout for all disc golf events in 2023. While these payouts are up substantially from past years, they are still minimal compared to the substantial earnings from ball golf.

How Easy is It To Make A Living Playing Disc Golf

Analyzing tournament winnings might suggest that disc golf is a lucrative weekend activity, but it’s important to remember that this is a full-time profession. Professional disc golfers typically participate in only 15-25 tournaments annually.

Winning every event equates to substantial earnings on tour. However, the average payout for the lowest cash-earning position in 2023 was $346, barely covering the tournament entry fee, let alone other living and travel expenses.

Rating Needed to Cash at Pro Tour Event – 1018

To qualify for the minimum cash prize in Pro Tour events, a player needs an average tournament rating of at least 1018 in the MPO field. At the Dynamic Discs Open, an average round rating of 1011 was insufficient to earn prize money. Similarly, at the Great Lakes Open, an average round rating of 1025 did not guarantee earnings. The average rating for the first non-cashing position on the Pro Tour was 1017.

Consistent income on the Pro Tour is predominantly restricted to the most elite players. Unless you’re among the top contenders like Paul McBeth, Ricky Wysocki, or Calvin Heimburg, the chances of securing a first-place finish in a major disc golf tournament today remain relatively slim.

So, what is the earning potential for pro disc golfers? Can one realistically make a living playing disc golf?

Top Professional Disc Golf Sponsorship Contracts

There are about a few dozen professional disc golfers who earn six digit incomes. At least three these players make more than a million dollars a year.  Pro player sponsorship earnings are primarily based on the players worth to the brand they represent. Pros likeableness, personal brand, and social media following are often worth more to a company than simply winning tournaments. From our research, these are the top disc golf earners and their approximate sponsorship earnings:

Note: Most disc golf contracts are not made public and include performance-based bonuses for wins and product sales. The figures provided here are only estimates for informational purposes and, in some cases, may be significantly inaccurate.

It’s interesting to note that the top earners in disc golf aren’t necessarily the best players on the course. Instead, their value to sponsors often depends more on their fan following, which enhances their marketability regardless of tournament outcomes. Players who have substantial social media presences and active YouTube channels tend to earn significantly more than their peers who may only excel in the sport itself. This dynamic underscores the importance of personal branding and audience engagement in professional disc golf.

How Less Popular Pros Make Money from Disc Golf

For professionals outside the top 30 rankings in disc golf, making a living playing disc golf can be challenging. Typically, sponsorships for these players cover only basic expenses, such as tournament entry fees, and might include bonuses for high placements or victories in major tournaments. This is the standard model used by companies like Innova and Discraft to support their extensive teams. Less well-known players receive support for their tour-related expenses and have the potential to earn substantial income, but their earnings heavily depend on their performance throughout the tour.

The earnings of professional disc golfers mainly come from several sources:

1. Tournament Winnings: This includes prize money from placing in tournaments, which can vary greatly based on the player’s performance and the level of the tournament.
2. Sponsorship Deals: Sponsorships from disc golf-related companies or other businesses provide financial support, often covering travel, equipment, and entry fees, and sometimes include salaries or stipends.
3. Signature Products and Merchandise Sales: Many top players have signature discs or branded merchandise. A portion of the sales from these products typically goes to the player.
4. Clinics and Personal Appearances: Professionals may earn money by hosting disc golf clinics, private lessons, or making appearances at events.
5. Social Media and Online Content: A significant online presence through platforms like YouTube or Instagram can generate income through advertising revenue, sponsorships, and brand partnerships.
6. Disc Golf Commentary and Media Work: For some professionals, participating in disc golf commentary and other media-related work can be a lucrative source of income.

The exact mix of these income sources can vary greatly from player to player, depending on their rank, popularity, and business acumen. These are the three primary ways sponsored players receive compensation:

1. Signature Disc Sales

Pro earnings come from a variety of tournament payouts and sponsorship deals. For many pro players, the bulk of their income comes from the sale of fundraiser and signature discs. Professional disc golfers generally receive $1-$5 for each signature disc sold. You can support these players by purchasing their fundraiser tour series discs.

2. Sponsor Bonuses for Winning Major Tournaments

Companies such as Innova and Discraft place a strong emphasis on performance-based bonuses for their sponsored athletes. They incentivize players with substantial bonuses for winning tournaments while representing their brand, with the bonus amount increasing for larger events. For instance, a sponsored professional might earn an additional $500 as a bonus for winning a PDGA sanctioned B Tier event, $2,000 for an A Tier event, and up to $10,000 for winning a National Tour event. The allure of being sponsored by brands such as Innova lies in the enticing extra cash that players who consistently clinch victories at smaller competitions can rack up, substantially padding their total income.

3. Salaries

Sponsors such as Latitude 64, Dynamic Discs, and Prodigy provide salaries to their team members, with the amount depending on the player’s skill level and value to the company. For lower-tier sponsored players, those not among the top-ranked, monthly salaries can range between $1,000 to $5,000. Additionally, some sponsored professionals receive more modest sponsorship benefits, such as having their tournament registration fees covered or receiving reimbursements for travel expenses like gas. This varied approach to sponsorship reflects the different levels of support provided based on a player’s prominence and contribution to the sponsor’s brand.

Can you make money playing disc golf?

With the increase in media coverage and the growth of disc golf sales and sponsorship there is actually more money to be made through professional disc golf than ever before. Of course, not everyone is going to be sign a lucrative business contract like Paul McBeth and Ricky Wysocki, but if you can compete at a high level, you’ll be able to bring home some extra cash on any given weekend. If you have the disc golf skills and the social media following, disc golf companies may even be able to offer you a sponsorship spot.

Unless you can be among the top 30 players in the world, the best way to make money in disc golf is by playing – and dominating local events

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Conclusion on Earnings of Professional Disc Golfers

Does a top tier professional disc golfer make a decent living? Absolutely. However, their earnings are not as substantial as those in other professional sports. As disc golf continues to grow in popularity, an increasing number of companies are likely to invest in sponsorship deals and tournament prizes, which will enhance the financial prospects for professional disc golfers.

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While much of the language in disc golf comes from ball golf, words that describe the flight of the disc are unique to disc sports. The words ‘hyzer’ and ‘anhyzer’ are two examples of disc flight terms. Let’s take a look at both of those words and learn exactly what them mean in disc golf.

Hyzer vs. Anhyzer: What is the Difference?

The words ‘hyzer’ and ‘anhyzer’ refer to the angle of the disc when it leaves the hand of the thrower. Let’s say someone throws with their right hand and they throw backhand shots (know as ‘right-hand backhand’ or RHBH). If the disc is horizontal when it leaves their hand, it is neither hyzer nor anhyzer. It is flat. If the disc is not flat when it leaves the throwers hand, it is some degree of hyzer or anyhyzer. Let’s look at those terms separately. We’ll define them and explore when they might be used.

What is Hyzer?

As mentioned before, if a disc leaves your hand on a backhand throw and it is flat, then it doesn’t have a hyzer/anhyzer angle. But, if the side that is farthest from you is lower than the side that is closest to you when you are releasing the disc, it is said to be on a hyzer angle, or ‘on hyzer’.

There are several reasons that someone might throw a hyzer shot. They might need the disc to get around an object and finish left. A hyzer shot will help the disc cut a sharper corner, since it is already at an angle to help it go hard to the left. If you are throwing an understable disc, which has a tendency to turn to the right as it leaves your hand, and you throw it on a hyzer angle, the disc can instead roll to the right and become flat and fly a long way. That is called a hyzer-flip.

You might find yourself in a situation where you want the disc to land nearly vertical so it spikes into the ground and doesn’t skip away. In that case you might want to throw a hyzer on a really steep angle with a throw called a spike hyzer. Or maybe you DO want your disc to get a good skip off the ground. Throwing an overstable disc hard and with a little hyzer can give you the ground action you’re looking for.

The hyzer shot has a lot of versatility and it is something that beginners can work on. By bending slightly at the hips on your drive, your body is in a good position for the hyzer angle throw. As your form improves, you will find yourself hyzer-flipping your discs more often and getting the long flight associated with that throw.

It’s important to keep in mind the effect that the wind has on a disc that was thrown on a hyzer angle. A wind blowing right to left (on a RHBH throw) will catch the flight plate and push the disc far to the left. That can even happen with a flat release, when the disc starts to fade.

If the wind is blowing left to right, it will push the disc to the ground quickly. In a strong wind it can be difficult to get the flight you want with a hyzer shot.

What is Anhyzer?

The anhyzer shot is the opposite angle of the hyzer. When the disc leaves your hand on a hyzer angle, the far edge of the disc will be higher than the closer edge. The anhyzer throw is commonly called an ‘anny’ shot in disc golf.

The anhyzer can also be a useful tool in your arsenal. If you throw a stable disc on an anny angle the disc will be forced to curve to the right initially, until the stability of the disc takes over and it curves around to the left. It’s a good way to either get the disc to turn right while throwing a backhand shot, or maximize your distance down the fairway. That kind of shot is known as a flex shot because you are forcing the disc to fly a certain way until it ‘flexes’ its stability and finishes in a different direction.

An anhyzer shot can also be used successfully in a tailwind. If thrown in a headwind the anny shot can turn too much to the right and crash to the ground because of the added affect of the wind. With a tailwind, however, the wind doesn’t make the disc turn to the right as much, so the disc has time to make its complete flight, finishing with a fade to the left.

Roller shots can also be helped initially by throwing on an anhyzer angle. If done properly, the disc will continue to turn to the right until it hits the ground on an angle and rolls down the fairway. The direction of the spin of the disc actually helps the roller zip along the ground.

Conclusion

Getting to know about hyzer and anhyzer shots, what they are and when to use them, will help you progress along your disc golf journey. Take some discs to a field and practice throwing different angles and you will learn how your discs fly and can see when you might use those shots. Check out these links for more instruction and some videos about hyzer shots here: Learning the details of the hyzer

Happy hucking!

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In this article, we’ll explore the crucial rules of disc golf putting. Understanding these rules benefits players since putting is both fundamental and technical, underscoring its significance in disc golf.

Disc Golf Putting: The 10 Meter and Other Rules

Within 10 meters, PDGA rules classify throws as putts from the target base. Players must maintain balance to avoid a stance violation and penalty stroke.

To putt correctly according to the PDGA rulebook, familiarize yourself with the various putting rules it contains.

The Lie

In disc golf, your lie, per PDGA rules, is determined by leaving the disc where it landed or using a mini marker placed in front and at the edge of the disc, with the back of the mini-marker disc as your lie.

Your lie measures 20 cm by 30 cm, like a sheet of paper; ensure your planted foot lands within this area behind your mini marker or disc when throwing or putting.

The Putting Stance

As per PDGA rules, one foot on the lie must not touch the ground in front of it during your throw and release, staying within the “sheet of paper” area behind the lie.

There are primarily 3 different putting stances.

Staggered Stance

The staggered stance is a predominant technique adopted by many disc golf players during putting. Characterized by one foot being placed slightly ahead of the other, it facilitates a natural, forward-backward rocking motion. This motion, in turn, enables players to harness significant power from their legs, providing both stability and force to the putt. By effectively channeling this energy from the ground up, disc golfers can achieve more controlled and powerful putts, making the staggered stance an invaluable asset on the green.

Straddle Putt

The straddle putt is a distinct technique in disc golf that offers both precision and adaptability. In executing this putt, a player positions the disc between their legs, bends the knees, and then propels the disc straight towards the basket. What makes the straddle putt particularly advantageous is its utility in challenging terrains: if there’s a tree or any obstruction in the way, this stance allows the golfer to easily reach out and navigate around it. Putting rules only require one foot to stay behind the marker, granting players added flexibility and maneuverability while maintaining a legitimate stance. This blend of functionality and form makes the straddle putt a go-to choice for many disc golfers.

Turbo Putt

The turbo putt stands out as a distinctive overhand putting technique. Primarily, it’s a go-to method when faced with low-lying obstructions that hinder the use of traditional straddle or staggered stances. In such situations, the turbo putt allows the disc golfer to loft the disc over these barriers with precision. Interestingly, while its utility is evident in tricky terrains, there’s a subset of disc golfers who have adopted the turbo putt as their primary style, swearing by its effectiveness and using it as their primary putting technique regardless of the scenario. The turbo-putt can also be useful for putting into high elevated baskets.

The 10 Meter Circle or “The Circle”

The 10-meter circle around the basket is the putting area, extending 10 meters or less from the base of the basket, and you must demonstrate control to move towards the target. When putting, you cannot go beyond the rear edge of the marker disc without first displaying balance and control. Once you throw the putt, you cannot go past the rear of the marker disc until you show balance and control.

Past 10 meters, step beyond your marker disc, keeping one supporting point behind it and the other foot ahead, following the stance rule.

Putting Outside the 10-meter Circle

Outside the 10-meter circle, you don’t have to worry about “holding balance” and can fully leverage the rules to maximize power in three ways when putting with these putting styles.

Step Putt

In a step putt, one foot must stay behind the disc marker, and release the disc before the other foot lands; otherwise, it’s a violation with a stroke penalty.

The Jump Putt

In a jump putt, start with your stance, release the disc before leaving the ground, and land ahead of your lie, with both feet leaving the ground after the throw.

Modified Step Putt

In a modified step putt, keep your main supporting foot behind the marker disc and release the disc before your other foot lands.

Conclusion

Learning and understanding the disc golf putting rules is essential for all disc golf players. You must know the rules before performing a putt, as outlined in the rulebook. As you know, there are many things that you need to know if you want to putt by the rules.

Now that you know the rules of putting, consider improving your putting with these great putters.

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It is a pretty common discussion, and debate as to which is best within the disc golf world. Like most debates, this really comes down to a matter of personal preference. Meaning, you’ll have to experiment yourself with a putter that has a bead and a putter that doesn’t have a bead. Within this post we will cover what is a bead, the benefit of the bead, the benefit of no bead, and why some people like it while others do not.

What is a Bead?

A bead is a small piece of extra plastic around the edge of the rim. You could describe this as a ridge of plastic that sticks out of the rim.

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Benefits of a Beaded Putter

There are a handful of reasons for the bead. And these reasons drive the conversation as to whether a bead is good to have or not. For the most part there are three main reasons:

• To add a little more stability to the mold
• For its ability to limit ground play
• To increase the durability of the disc

1. Adding stability to the mold

This point is somewhat contested, there are other blogs and some threads that discuss this exact topic. Individuals use references of how one mold is just another mold with/without the bead. Something like the Judge and Warden, even the numbers suggest that the Warden isn’t as stable as the Judge.

Despite that, people argue that these molds still throw the same, they feel just as stable as the bead/beadless counterpart. Suggesting that the bead doesn’t add stability to the disc.

For me, I have the opinion that the bead doesn’t change the flight path enough for me to notice. Looking at the Judge and the Warden, it is evident that the only difference between the two is the bead. Because of that difference, there has to be a difference in flight, right? The profiles are different, so they can’t fly the same, right? However, I’ve thrown the Judge and the Warden back to back and I don’t see a difference in how the two fly. I’m not good enough to notice that difference. So maybe at the pro level you’d notice the difference, but maybe not even then. But for me as an avid golfer, I don’t see a difference.

2. Limiting ground play

As I looked around as to why individuals search for this, I found a whole new topic pertaining to the reason for the bead: that it limits ground play. It is argued that the bead acts like a brake on the disc. It has a rougher edge that catches the ground, rather than slides across the ground, like a smoother, beadless disc.

As I reflect on my disc golfing experiences I find that in fact, I’ve noticed that a lot of my beaded putters do not offer a lot of ground play. While other, non-beaded putters tend to skip or slide once they hit the ground. This is very much a noticeable effect that I find common for beaded putters, they don’t skip around as much as beadless putters do.

3. Increasing the mold’s durability

This was my initial first thought as to why the beads were placed onto a disc. I fully believe that this extra piece of plastic helps the disc to maintain the structure of the rim. Thus, prolonging the flight of the mold and helping it to fly the same for longer.

I think that for manufacturers, this was the initial reason for adding the bead to discs, that all of the other benefits of the bead were mere unintended side effects. After all, to increase the disc’s durability was Dave Dunipace’s (co-founder of Innova Champion Discs) reasoning for the bead, as illustrated in the video.

Benefits of the Beadless Putter

There are a few things that make a beadless putter attractive. And these reasons are why people like beadless putters:

• The smoother rim
• Its ground play

1. The Smoother Rim

A disc without a bead will have a smoother rim, it doesn’t have the abrupt extra piece of plastic hanging off the rim. This creates a nice finish to the mold. Creating a smooth and consistent feel in the hand. This is probably the main reason why individuals like beadless over beaded putters, simply because of the in-the-hand feel.

Often people who don’t like beaded putters, will state that they have difficulty finding a comfortable grip on a beaded putter. Their forefinger doesn’t find a comfortable spot, the bead sticks out and causes the discomfort. Which is kinda funny, as people who like beaded putters find that the bead offers a good place to rest the forefinger.

2. Offers Ground Play

Because the lack of the bead, these discs don’t have a ledge for the ground to grab onto and slow it down. The rim is more smooth, and if the disc hits the ground on the right angle, it’ll have less friction and may continue to skip, or slide across the ground.

Now you may think that limiting or having ground play doesn’t come into play with a putter. But it is something to think about, as I’ve missed a putt and had some ground play that pushed me further out from the basket. Making the come back putt more difficult than if the disc would have stopped. Also, putters are great approach discs. Ground play on approach shots can make or break an approach.

So, simply keep this in mind: sometimes ground play is desired and sometimes it isn’t. Sometimes it may be nice to have some “brakes” on your putter while other times it may not be nice to have some ground play. And sometimes no matter what, you may or may not have ground play.

The In-Hand Difference of Bead vs Beadless Putters

There are varying levels of beads. Some are quite large and easily recognized, while others are very small and unnoticeable to my hands. When it comes to the feel of a bead, people tend to notice it in two aspects: during the grip and during the release.

When putting, the general grip is a fan grip. The thumb is resting on the face plate while the other fingers are fanned out on the bottom of the faceplate. While the index finger can either curve around the rim or rest on the rim. Talking with others, and reflecting on my putting experiences, I tend to notice the bead on my index finger and a little bit on my palm. This is where the division of opinions happens. People like that they can rest their finger on the bead for a consistent grip. While others find that the bead is simply uncomfortable.

The other reason for disliking the bead is that, for some people, it feels like the release of the disc becomes inconsistent. The effect here is that when the disc is thrown, the bead sometimes grips the fingers and sometimes it doesn’t. Because of this, the release is unpredictable and unreliable. Making a difficult time to have a consistent and smooth throw. Which, ultimately, limits their putting performance.

Concluding Thoughts

Read more about our favorite putters in this blog post. While these are the main points of a bead vs beadless putter, for me, the largest one to really pay attention to is the feel of the disc in your hand. There are an insane amount of variables when it comes to disc golf. So many that I don’t believe you can narrow something down to say that is the cause. One cannot say that because a disc is beaded/beadless it does this one thing.

Because of that, I don’t think too much on the bead of the putter or the lack thereof. I think that it doesn’t affect me, I’ve thought through people’s complaints and asked myself; “does it make my grip uncomfortable?” “does it make my release inconsistent?”, and I couldn’t tell you one way or the other. So for me, the bead doesn’t affect me. I’ve used Judges (beaded putter) quite successfully for a time, and now I’m using Alpacas (beadless putter) quite successfully as well. I think that all that matters is that you find a putter that is comfortable for you to use, something that gets you excited to go and play. Whatever disc that is, and you’ll do just fine.

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Disc Golf Disc Classifications

There are four types of disc golf discs: Distance Drivers, Fairway Drivers, Midranges, and Putt & Approach. For a good comparison we’ll look at golf. A distance driver disc is like your Woods, a fairway driver disc can be like your lower number irons, a midrange disc can be like your upper number irons, and and putt & approach disc can be like your utility wedges and putter.

With this in mind, let’s focus on the Fairway Drivers and Midranges. The “irons” of disc golf, if you will.

Fairway/Control Drivers

Fairway and Control Drivers (same name referring to the same grouping of discs) are faster than midranges, they require a little more spin to fly “correctly”, or as the manufacturer depicts. These are more akin to the golf irons, maybe like the 2-6 irons. These discs begin to be a little faster, the lowest speed is 6, while the highest speed is 9. These molds come in a variety of brands, flight paths, and purposes.

There are three main purposes behind a fairway driver: distance, control, and utility. Control drivers are quite versatile in their abilities. Some are excellent for distance, others are really controllable, while others are a utility disc.

Distance Purposes

For me, and a lot of disc golfers out there, fairway drivers often get more consistent and just as good distance as a distance driver. A control driver tends to be easier to throw than a distance driver, resulting in more consistent throws. Now, control drivers do have a limit as to how far they can fly, and this range will differ for each individual. For me that is about 380 feet.

Control Purposes

The control these fairway drivers can offer is phenomenal. As I’ve mentioned earlier, these discs are easier to throw for a larger portion of the disc golfer population. Because they’re easier to throw, they are much more easier to control. These discs are great to shape your shots; like a turnover, a flex shot, or a straight throw. Basically, you’re working to create a flight to land in a specific spot. Whether that is to avoid landing out of bounds, to fly around some obstacles, or to simply land right by the basket. You’re attempting to control how the disc flies to land in a certain area and avoid things up until that point.

Utility Purposes

Other uses for these molds are as a utility disc. A utility disc has a very specific use to it. This is generally a very overstable or a very understable disc. People use these molds to help them get out of a sticky situation, the disc always does the same thing no matter what – it has an extremely reliable flight. Check out this post about overstable vs. understable to learn about disc stability.

Midrange Discs

Midranges are quite the useful disc to have within your bag. These are among the slower discs, which offers a disc that is easily controlled. Their speed is usually 4-5. It is usually used as an approach disc. More akin to the 7-9 irons of golf. They can get decent distance, but it isn’t about the distance with these discs. I’ve never really measured a midrange throw, but I guess that I’m around 250 feet mark, maybe up to 300. There are two main uses for these: control and utility.

Control Purposes

As the speed of the disc lessens it becomes easier to control. With a midrange, you’re looking to find a disc that you can control. When you’re using a midrange, you’re within a range that you want to eliminate mistakes. You want to exhibit a high amount of control and accuracy. You’ve got a spot where you want to land, and you want the disc to follow a certain flight and land within a specific area. Hence, you’re using a midrange to control the disc more so, to limit errors and often times to limit the distance your discs flies.

Utility Purposes

Similar to the fairway driver as a utility disc, you can use some of these midranges as utility discs. There are many that are very overstable and very understable. My favorite understable midrange is the Doomsday Discs Flat Earth. You would use this disc in a situation where you need the disc to fly in a certain way: going to fade to the left or its going to turn to the right, in almost every weather condition.

Fairway Driver vs Midrange – When to Use

Well, if you’ve noticed, a fairway driver and a midrange share similar uses: control and utility use. So, how is it that you can tell when to use one over the other?

The answer to this is pretty simple in reality; what’s the distance to where you want to land? And, is it uphill or downhill?

There are some ways that you can figure this out. One of them is by using a range finder, like the Apex Rangefinder. This is a very accurate way to tell the distance, and if you pair this with field practice, you’ll know exactly what your discs can do and then replicate it easily out on the course.

If you’re like me, you don’t have a range finder, so knowing the exact distance is hard. However, as I have played I’ve gained a sixth sense as to what I can do with my discs. The longer you play, the better this sense gets. Playing out on the course and doing field practice with targets will help you grow this sense.

When working with elevation changes, you’ll need to “disc up” or “disc down”. When you throw uphill, it will seem as if you are throwing farther than you actually are. While when you are throwing downhill it will appear to be a shorter distance. So, if you’re going uphill, it may be more appropriate to “disc up” and throw a fairway driver. And if you’re throwing downhill, it may be best to “disc down” and throw a midrange. All to ensure that you get to your target without overthrowing or under throwing.

Basically, the distinguishing point on when to use a disc is if it is short or long. If you’re needing more distance, you should use a fairway driver. If you need to go a short distance, you should use a midrange.

Points of Concern

When choosing between a fairway driver or a midrange make note of the possible errors. The errors to make note of, is that with a control driver it is easier to go long of your target. While with a midrange it is easy to come up short.

Control drivers like to go for a good distance. As such these discs, if you give them a little too much power, they can glide for longer than you’ve anticipated and fly past your target. Because of their aerodynamics and desire to glide, they can easily overshoot your intended target.

Midranges are designed to fly for a shorter distance than a fairway driver. In a misjudgment of distance, you may end up shorter than you would have hoped for. I’ve done this so many times, its a little frustrating.

So as you step up to throw, keep these errors in mind. It is possible to still end up short with a control driver, or go long with a midrange. But, I’d wager that the former happens more frequently than the latter. The more you practice the more your sense of what your discs can do will become more accurate.  Which will help to limit these errors.

Fairway Driver vs Midrange – Physical Differences

There are some physical differences between these two disc types as well.

In this image, you see a midrange on the bottom of a fairway driver. This image shows the common differences of a fairway driver vs midrange. It is quite easy to see the size difference between the two. The midrange has a much wider diameter than the control driver. Because of this larger diameter, midranges can be heavier than control drivers. Some midranges can weigh up to 181 grams, most max out at 180 grams though. All the while control drivers weigh up to 175 grams. Learn more about about PDGA specifications through the PDGA manufacturing guidelines.

The other physically noticeable difference is that of the aerodynamics. The above pink disc (control driver) is much shorter and pointier than the bottom blue disc (midrange). Fairway drivers will always have better aerodynamics than a midrange. The shape of the control driver is what helps it fly farther than the midranges. It has less drag with just as much glide, all to help it push through the air and stay floating.

In Conclusion of Fairway Driver vs Midrange Discs

All in all there are many discs out there. I hope that this blog has helped you to understand the difference of fairway driver vs midrange discs. The most significant difference is that of distance that they’re capable of flying. A control driver will fly further than a midrange more easily. While the midrange is easier to throw shorter distances. They are both easy to control, and both can have a very unique and specific use. As you familiarize yourself with disc golf and how your discs fly, you’ll more easily be able to tell when to use what disc.

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In this article we will touch a little on reading all of the flight numbers of a disc. However, it will be a brief overview of speed and glide. This article, is more to focus on Disc Golf Turn and Fade. We will dive deeper into these two, and how they compare to one another. If you want to learn more about all of the numbers, you should check out this article: “How to Read Disc Golf Numbers“.

For the most part, there are four flight numbers; Speed, Glide, Fade, and Turn. They’re always displayed in that order. Speed refers to how fast the disc needs to be thrown and spinning to fly “properly”. While glide refers to how much loft the disc has. Discraft adds another number; a stability rating. Where 0 means it is stable (the middle), while the greater number means it is more overstable and the lesser the number is the more understable the disc is. Now the Turn and fade refer to the aspects later in the flight.

Disc Golf Turn

“Turn” is the third number in the lineup of flight numbers. An easy way to remember its placement and effects on flight is when it exhibits itself in the flight of the disc. You can see the turn towards the end of the flight, just before the disc fades to its finish. So just like the the placement towards the end in the flight number lineup, you’ll see the turn towards the end of the flight.

So, what is the disc golf turn, what exactly are you looking for towards the end of the flight?

To understand what turn is, we’ll need to look at the natural flight of a disc when thrown. The natural flight of a disc is to fly straight and end falling to the opposite direction of the spin. So if the disc is spinning clockwise it will fade to the left (this is the spin for a right-hand-backhand/left-hand-forehand (RHBH/LHFH)). Or if the disc is spinning counter-clockwise it will fade to the right (this is the spin for a left-hand-backhand/right-hand-forehand (LHBH/RHFH).

The turn of a disc is visible in the latter half of the disc and ends once the disc begins to fade. In a sense, the turn is the disc’s ability to fly in the direction that is against the natural flight path. Meaning, if the disc is spinning clockwise and thrown perfectly flat, the turn is once the disc breaks from the straight line and begins to fly towards the right. The disc’s turn then ends once the fade begins, or when it starts to fall towards the left – going back to its natural flight. With a counter-clockwise spin, the turn will be the disc’s propensity to turn to the left and fade.

What the Turn Number Means

The “Turn” number reflects the disc’s tendency to fly against the natural flight path, or its ability to turn. This sounds kind of odd; but the lower the number, the greater the disc’s propensity is to turn against the natural flight (natural flight = clockwise spin goes to the left and counter-clockwise goes to the right). While the greater the “Turn” number, the weaker the disc’s ability to go in the direction against its natural flight. Basically, as the number gets higher the disc will fly straighter until the fade. A high “Turn” number results in low “Turn”, while a low “Turn” number results in a high “Turn”.

For the most part all “Turn” numbers are negative, hence the lower the number the greater its propensity to go against the natural flight. At the moment, the lowest “Turn” number is -5. While the largest number is 2. Generally speaking, the lower the fade number, the easier this disc can be to throw and get distance. While the higher the “Turn” number is, the harder the disc may become to throw and gain distance.

Disc Golf Fade

The “Fade” is the last number among the flight numbers. This number describes how the disc will finish. So just remember that the “Fade” is at the end of the flight as well as the last number among the flight numbers.

The “Fade” of the disc refers to how the disc will finish. Looking back on the natural flight of the disc; we see that a clockwise spin on the disc generally results in the disc falling, or fading, to the left. While a counter-clockwise spin generally has the disc falling, or fading, to the right.

What the Fade Number Means

The “Fade” number reflects the disc’s strength to finish flying. The higher the “Fade” number is, the stronger the fade will be. Meaning, the disc will want to finish and begin to fall to the side sooner as the number increases. While the lower the number, the weaker the “Fade” will be. Meaning the disc will push farther along the flight before it’ll want to finish and begin to fall to the side.

The “Fade” number ranges from 0 to 6. I have yet to see anything above 6. Where 0 is very weak fade, and 6 is the strongest fade. What does the 0 mean? 0 is the weakest fade, it can be the easiest disc to throw that will show no “Fade”. This means that the disc will continue flying straight and end straight without falling to the side. Or that the disc will continue on the turn line and end without falling to the side (drifting to the right for RHBH/LHFH, or drifting to the left for LHBH/RHFH). For the most part, the higher the “Fade” number is the more difficult to throw and achieve distance. While the lower number will be easier to throw for distance.

How Turn and Fade Interact

The turn and fade interact greatly with one another. What these two numbers represent, for the most part, determines the disc’s stability. These two numbers kind of work against one another. The lower the disc’s turn number, pushes the disc to the understable side of the spectrum. While the reverse of that pushes the disc to the overstable side of the spectrum. While the higher fade puts the disc on the overstable side of the scale. And the lower the fade is, the disc is pushed to the understable side. The combination of these two numbers is a good illustration of the discs stability.

How can one tell whether a disc is understable or oversable by looking at the numbers? I find a simple solution to this question. By adding these two numbers together will provide the insight to a disc’s stability. The larger the sum is, the more overstable the disc is; and the smaller the sum is, the more understable disc is. While 0 is stable, or the middle of the spectrum, meaning the disc flies straight – its turn and fade cancel each other out, providing a straight flight.

Examples of Disc Golf Turn vs. Fade

We will now look at two discs to illustrate this idea, as examples always help to better understanding. We’ll look at the Viking Discs Fenrir and the Divergent Discs Leviathan. These two discs will give us an overstable example and an understable example. The Fenrir is a good overstable example, while the Leviathan is a good understable example.

Overstable: Low Turn, High Fade

Let us look at the Viking Discs Fenrir: This is an overstable distance driver. It has the following flight numbers: Speed 10 | 4 | 0 | 3. It has a “Turn” of 0, and a “Fade” of 3. Picking apart the numbers and applying what was illustrated above, we find the following. The 0 “Turn” means this disc will not go to the right (RHBH/LHFH) when thrown flat. Then looking at the “Fade” we see a 3. This 3 is a pretty moderate fade, meaning it’ll dump to the left fairly hard. So where there is no turn and a moderate fade, we can assume that this disc is an overstable mold.

Viking Discs Fenrir is available in three plastics: Armor, Storm, and Ground. This is an overstable distance driver that is quite suitable to a large range of arm speeds. It can handle strong winds and power. This is a reliable mold, flies straight with a hard fade at the end in a large variety of weather conditions. I like the disc as it is comfortable in the hand and it is highly dependable. I’ve really enjoyed that I can get some good distance with it. That I can put this on a flex line and it will most often come out and finish to the left (RHBH). This is a go-to for me when I am facing a headwind, or I need an assured disc that will come back to the left.

Understable: High Turn, Low Fade

Now we will look at the Divergent Discs Leviathan: this is an understable midrange. It has the following flight numbers: Speed 5 | Glide 4 | Turn -4 | Fade 0. It has a “Turn” of -4 and a “Fade” of 0. the -4 “Turn” is considered to be a high turn, so this disc wants to go right (RHBH/LHFH). With a 0 “Fade” this disc doesn’t really show a fade in its flight. Looking at both of the numbers, we see that this disc exhibits high “Turn” and no “Fade, which tells me that this is an understable mold.

The Divergent Discs Leviathan is available in two plastics: MaxGrip and MaxGrip Glow. This is an understable midrange that is quite versatile for new players and more advanced players. It is incredible easy to throw, and it glides for a while. The high glide makes it capable of flying further with less power. For me this disc flies quite true to the numbers. I can even get it to turn all the way over into a roller. I’ve seen this disc fly perfectly straight, as well as a disc that keeps on going to the right (RHBH) without ever attempting to fade out of the trajectory. For me this is a utility midrange, while for others I know that this is a favorite and often-used midrange. I enjoy throwing the Leviathan, it is a fund and useful disc.

Disclaimer to Disc Golf Flight Numbers

A word of caution though, these numbers aren’t standardized. There isn’t some testing facility that throws every single disc at the same speed, angle of release, and conditions. Then takes a precise measurement of all the elements of the flight and reports back the flight numbers. I bring this up because discs will fly differently depending on who throws the disc and where they throw the disc.

The flight numbers more so pass along an idea of flight characteristics. A disc that is a Speed 7, Glide 5, Turn 0, Fade 2; will fly different for a variety of individuals. The 0 “Turn” may drift more to the right for you than for me. It may even drift so much that it cancels out the “Fade”. The point I am working to make is that the flight numbers should have a personal meaning. They’re relative to you and your throw. As such, it is good to understand what the flight numbers depict, and what that translates to your throw.

Concluding Thoughts on Disc Golf Turn vs. Fade

Through this article we have gone through and discussed what Disc Golf “Turn” and “Fade” mean. Where they show themselves in the flight. How they interact with one another. And how to tell the stability of a disc.

The “Turn” refers to the disc’s propensity to slide in the opposite direction of the natural flight path of a disc. While the “Fade” refers to the disc’s propensity to finish strong or weak in accordance to the natural flight path. Looking at these two items together will give you a glimpse to the discs stability.

Hopefully, this article helps you to understand what “Turn” and “Fade” are, and how they interact with one another. That it helps you chose the best discs for you, and help you get what you’re looking to get out of a disc. Thanks for reading!

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Developing an excellent driving technique and style is essential to gaining long distances and low scores. In this article, we will provide various disc golf drive tips and techniques to help improve your game.

Practice in an Open Field

The quickest way to improve your disc golf driving game is to have an effective practice routine. There are some players who play a few rounds of disc golf games as their only form of practice, but this action is not enough if you want to really improve.

If you want to develop your drive, practice in an open field. It will allow you to track your disc’s natural flight pattern without any obstructions such as trees and other obstacles. It will let you see how the disc flies at certain heights, angles, and speeds.

During field practice, you can set up distance markers that will help you see how far the disc flies on different types of throws. Through these field practice sessions, you will learn how the disc flies in open space. It will also allow you to have an idea of how to control your discs and create a consistency that you can repeat on the course.

Do Proper Warm-Up

Practicing your driving technique will require you to properly warm up. This consists of stretching and soft throws. There should be no full throws without warming up the arm and your body. Once you are properly warmed up, your body will feel more loose and ready to perform. Always remember that throwing hard or too early can lead to injury.

Choosing the Right Disc During Practice

I recommend using multiple discs of the same mold with similar weights and wear conditions during practice. This removes differing flight paths, helping you to more easily replicate a throw. This makes the practice more effective, it allows you to evaluate your throw and determine if the throws fly the same or are different. Making it easier to replicate, adjust, and improve.

In addition, using multiple discs will also let you increase your repetition and number of throws. It is common knowledge that the best way for a disc golf player to improve is to throw a lot of shots over and over again. Repetition is the best way to learn.

Make sure to practice in sets of various flight lines so that the disc can travel hyzer, flat, and anhyzer shots. Doing this will let you see how the disc reacts to certain heights on the selected lines.

As you keep up this practice, you will understand the capabilities of your discs. This in turn will aid you during shot selection, allowing you to know for certain which disc can handle the needed line and precisely how to throw the disc. The application of this knowledge will help you to eliminate mistakes and lower your overall score.

Target Selection

Place a disc golf basket or choose a target to aim at, ensuring you practice control rather than aimlessly throwing in open spaces. Targeted throws along different flight lines help assess your overall proficiency and skill mastery in reaching the basket.

Getting a good practice session is highly recommended. It should be around 45 to 60 minutes to let your body acclimate and dial in the shots. Many players are getting sidetracked during their sessions of over an hour, but you should keep practicing as long as you remain focused.

Body Coordination is Essential

The important parts of your body, such as the shoulders, chest, arms, and head, should be in the correct position before you throw. Proper body coordination will help generate more power, which means your upper body must help with your lower body.

Harmonizing body movements boosts power, accuracy, and consistency. A prime illustration: a strong hip turn facilitates a natural arm reach-back, enabling a smooth hip snap.

Constant Improvement of your Footwork

The X-step is the most common footwork used among disc golfers. Proper positioning and movement of the feet in each step as you move forward will play a vital role in determining your distance. Remember that power generation must come from the legs and the hips. The proper footwork will help you generate maximum distance.

Timing is Key

In a disc golf drive, timing is as essential as body coordination. I am talking about all the body parts involved because it helps in enhancing the average drive distance. If all of these parts are not in proper timing, expect your maximum distance capability to lessen.

Work on your Follow Through

Follow-through is important in every disc golf shot. The idea is that the arms of the thrower should be pointing at the target once the disc leaves your hands. Always remember that the target is not limited to the basket alone. An excellent follow-through also helps in injury prevention as it helps in releasing the tension on the joints as the players throw.

Proper Disc Selection

Proper disc selection is also important to maximize the distance thrown or the accuracy of the throw. During your practice sessions, you will learn the capabilities of your discs. This will help you determine which disc suits your current situation.

Conclusion

Improving your driving skills is essential if you want to improve as a disc golfer. We have presented various disc golf drive tips that will help you improve your driving techniques out on the course. The key is constant practice and repetition and making sure that you improve every day while putting in the work on the disc golf course.

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But how many calories does disc golf burn when you are consistently playing? In this article, we delve into the sport’s calorie-burning capacity.

The Number of Calories Burned in Playing Disc Golf

According to a health risk assessment website, a disc golfer who weighs around 200 pounds can burn up to 552 calories while playing a round of about two hours by just throwing the disc alone. The same website also said that it would reach as high as 992 burned calories if you combined it with walking.

One famous disc golf website also says that a single round of disc golf can burn 400 – 500 calories. This one round includes walking and making around 7000 steps or approximately three miles of movement.

With all of the figures above, it is very obvious that playing disc golf can help in doing your exercise and burning those unwanted calories. I purposely omitted mentioning those websites because they did not state how they arrived at the numbers.

Different Ways to Count Calories Burned in Playing Disc Golf

To determine the calories burned during the sport, you can utilize tools like the MyFitnessPal calorie calculator, available as a smartphone app and website.

In the calculator, all you have to do is input your weight (in pounds or kilograms) and also input how long you intend to play (in minutes). I made an input of 200 pounds in a period of 120 minutes which is equivalent to two hours.

This calculator gives me the result of 544 calories burned in two hours. To compare it to earlier data, it’s not identical but falls within a similar range, likely calculated using the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET).

The MET is an objective measurement of the ratio of the rate at which a person uses his energy relative to the person’s mass while performing a specific physical activity. However, this measurement comes with certain limitations which can affect the accuracy of the reading.

Another way to monitor the number of calories burned is by wearing a heart rate monitor during the game. With this device, you can input various data, including playtime, average and maximum heart rate, and estimated calories burned.

Using the heart rate monitor, you will see how your heart rate will react during the entire game. It will show the drop and spike in your heart rate in doing certain activities during the game. Using this device, you’ll gather extensive information and can compare it with your other exercises.

Smartwatches and advanced wristwatches can track disc golf calories burned, although their accuracy isn’t perfect, they serve as a useful foundation for weight management.

Factors Affecting Calories Burn in Disc Golf

There are many factors that influence how many calories will be burned in a disc golf game in every player. If you try to analyze, the most obvious factor is the topography of the disc golf course. If the course is located on the side of a mountain where you will walk up and down during the game, you will probably burn more calories in a single disc golf game rather than on a flat disc golf course.

Calorie burn also hinges on errors like roll-away throws, which require additional walking, potentially on steep terrain throughout the game.

A light round involves less movement compared to a challenging one with more walking. Additionally, flat courses like parks burn fewer calories than hilly mountain courses.

Weather on the course can also impact calorie burn. Playing in hot, humid conditions can lead to increased calorie expenditure during the round.

Conclusion

Knowing how many calories disc golf burns is essential if you are using the sport for your fitness journey. Believe me, this sport is a great tool for weight loss and future fitness goals. The way disc golf is played is enough for you to move throughout the round and increase your physical stamina.

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In this article, we will detail common disc golf injuries that a player can sustain while playing the sport. Included is information related to the injury and the preventive steps and remedies that can be done after sustaining the injuries. Of course I am not a medical doctor and this does not replace the advice of a trained medical professional.

Shoulder Injury

Where the shoulder is used a lot, shoulder injuries are probably one of the most common injuries in this sport. If you have limited thoracic mobility, it limits the ability of the shoulder to move which makes the shoulder prone to injury.

The shoulder injury usually happens in three areas of the shoulder. One is the rotator cuff, which are muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Another is the subacromial bursae which cushion the rotator cuff. And the labrum, which is a tissue attached to the rim of the shoulder socket.

The rotator cuff plays an essential role in stabilizing the glenohumeral joint. If it fails, the players can feel significant pain and stiffness. Injuries can also happen in the shoulder if you do not have a stable base.

If your core muscles are not stabilizing the spine, it is normal for the force to spread on the other parts, especially the shoulder. The more load the shoulder takes, the more chance it will get an injury.

To prevent this injury, you need to find some exercise that will help stabilize the shoulder while also strengthening the shoulder blade area.

Back Pain

Another common injury in disc golf is back pain, which is usually caused by weak hamstrings, hips, or gluts. This exerts a constant pull towards your lower back. This situation usually happens if you have poor fitness, resulting in back pain when playing disc golf.

Another reason for back pain is poor form. Over-rotating your shoulder while underutilizing your hips can exert more torque on your lower spine and support lower back muscles, this is what causes the pain.

Going to the doctor is an excellent idea to prevent this situation from happening. But, the most practical solution is to improve your fitness by enhancing your strength and flexibility. You can also stay strong in your core during all of your shots within the round, while avoiding arching your back when making putts.

Elbow Pain

The elbow is also a common source of pain among disc golfers. This type of pain usually happens to disc golfers who use their sidearms when throwing the disc. The source of pain from the elbow usually comes from the tendons, which are tissues that attach the muscle to our bones.

When a player overuses their tendons, it can lead to a painful condition known as tendonitis. Players experiencing tendonitis typically feel pain in the elbow. Tendonitis results from weakened, low-quality, less elastic, or torn tissue, causing pain for the disc golfer.

The easiest and probably the cheapest thing to address elbow pain is to have a short break from playing actively. Apart from short breaks, minimizing or slowing down all the activities related to the sport to allow the tendons to heal.

Another solution is to have therapy. The therapy will help increase the elasticity of the tissue and increase the stability and strength of the affected joint in the elbow. It will also help increase the stability and strength of the tissue surrounding the elbow.

Knee Pain

Pain in the knee is another typical injury that a disc golfer can have in playing disc golf. Knee pain injuries in disc golf may happen suddenly or may develop over time. Those knee injuries that are acute and may happen immediately are sprains, ligament tears, meniscus injuries, fractures, or muscle strains.

These types of injuries are usually caused by bad movement patterns. For example, putting your lead foot too hard while not pivoting after the throw can cause rotational stresses to the knee, resulting in the injuries above.

The knee pain that develops over time is usually caused by overuse of the knee. Knee pain results from bad stress coming from poor form or poor fitness. The knee pain injuries that a disc golfer can experience over time are meniscus tears and patellar tendonitis.

There are a few things that you can do to prevent knee pain when playing disc golf. You should learn how to develop strength in your hips and glutes. You should also know how to control your hips when your knees are in space.

Since disc golf will walk and hike a lot while playing, make sure to keep your knees in line with the ankles and the hips when walking on stairs, inclines, and declines. Make sure that your thighs are in line and pointed in the same direction as your toes to prevent further stress on your knees.

Hip Flexor Pain

Overusage is the usual cause of hip flexor pain, especially when moving with poor form on the disc golf course. If a disc golfer uses his quad and front muscles in climbing or getting down hilly courses, it may result in this injury.

The problem with this movement is that you are not properly using the muscles the way they should be used. You should use the muscles in your buttocks when climbing steep hills or getting down.

To minimize hip flexor pain, you need to focus on using the muscles correctly, particularly the gluteus maximus muscles. An exercise to strengthen these muscles is an excellent option to resolve this issue.

Accidental Injuries

Accidental injuries may happen in the disc golf course for a number of reasons. But the best way to prevent it is to be careful all the time when you are on the disc golf course. Accidents may happen, but take safety precautions every time you are on the course.

Conclusion

There are many common disc golf injuries that may happen to a disc golfer. Whether you are a newbie, an intermediate, or an experienced player, injuries may occur for some reason. It is all about being aware of those injuries and being familiar with actions that prevent these injuries from happening to you.

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Improving your skills in the sport demands substantial effort and consistent practice. To advance your game, take action now, as early work will translate into knowledge, experience, and enhanced skills.

Different Ways to Improve Your Disc Golf Game

There are certain things that you can do to get better at disc golf. Some of these things require you to change your lifestyle to improve your body’s condition while some will change your throwing form. Please check the list below for different ways on what you can do to improve your disc golf game:

Get Your Body in Shape

If you want to improve your disc golf game, you’ll need to get your body ready for the challenge and the difficulty of playing the sport. In other words, you must get your body in shape or improve your physical fitness. If you are not yet in good physical condition, my advice is to develop a fitness routine to help your body get into the best physical shape. You can create a general exercise plan or look for a workout that will help in improving your cardio.

An ideal way is to find a workout routine that is made specifically for disc golf. There are new workout routines being designed primarily to improve the muscles used in the sport. You can do several exercises to help improve all the muscles required in disc golf. There are also disc golf workouts developed to make you stronger and more fit in playing several rounds of disc golf. There are more structured programs available also, like Disc Golf Strong.

Learn New Techniques through Instructional Videos Online

Learning new disc golf techniques will not need you to go outside and play on the field, until you need to practice the technique. Thanks to the advancement of technology, you can learn new techniques and skills by watching instructional videos online, such as Youtube and other platforms. Youtube is the most popular medium where many free instructional videos are found and are free of charge. The disc golf player can get a lot of information and knowledge applied on the entire disc golf course.

Used the Right Disc Golf Equipment

If you want to improve and level up your game, you may need to acquire the proper disc golf equipment.
Using professional disc golf equipment can elevate your skills and mindset, preparing you to compete with seasoned players. Whether it’s the right putters, midranges, drivers, or a high-quality disc golf bag, these tools can aid in your improvement as a player. One of my favorite disc golf exercise equipment to use is the Pro Pull.

Look for a Mentor

To enhance your disc golf skills, seek guidance from an experienced mentor, whether it’s a professional player or someone with extensive experience and tournament success.

Another way to find a mentor is to attend or enroll in disc golf clinics. Clinics focus on enhancing specific skills or techniques crucial for your game, addressing your weaknesses, and improving your skills, form, and consistency.

Practice, Practice, and More Practice

As cliche as it sounds, practice makes perfect, which is also true for improving your disc golf game. Whether it’s practicing outside or at home, the most important thing is to focus on every aspect of your game that needs improvement. Practicing constantly is the key to gain more improvement into your disc golf game.

How to Practice Disc Golf

In order to have a great disc golf practice is to have a plan. You already know what to do by doing this, and it eliminates wasting your time on the field. Avoid going into a practice session without a plan or a goal in mind. You need to know what specific purpose or goals you need to achieve when doing the practice session.

You also need to have a partner that will serve as your eye during the practice. Your partner can be your mentor or other players who will watch you and what you are doing. You need someone who will be observing you and will let you know your performance during practice. By doing this, you will have an idea if you are close or have achieved your goals in every practice session.

How to Practice Disc Golf at Home

Sometimes, practicing your disc golf game requires you to go to a disc golf course. While certain circumstances may limit your access to the field, you can still practice at home by selecting a target a few meters away, even without a basket. Then you can aim and try to throw the disc aiming for your target. You can repeat what you are doing until you perfect your throw and achieve your required target.

If you own a disc golf basket, you can find a space on your home ground and try to work on your putting or any other types of throws. If you do not have a disc golf basket, try to be creative by using unconventional materials such as an old basketball hoop, a trash can, or even a big drum. Using these materials can also help you perform your practice drills even in the comfort of your own home.

Conclusion

The key to becoming a better disc golfer is consistent effort and unwavering commitment to improvement.

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