One of my favorite parts of disc golf is watching a well-thrown disc fly in a beautiful S-curve. At that point we aren’t really concerned about the hard work that went into creating the actual disc. From designing and planning to injection molding and stamping, bringing a disc to life takes a lot of effort. […]
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Jul
Jul
Howdy, partners! This week’s Brand of the Week is none other than Lone Star Discs — straight outta Texas, drenched in more Texas pride than a barbecue cook-off. If you love Texas (there aint a state in the union with more pride than Texas), you’re gonna appreciate what Lone Star brings to the course. And […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’ve been playing disc golf for very long, you’ve probably noticed those moments when you confidently reach for the exact disc that fits the shot. Maybe you’ve got a midrange that always seems to land where you want it to, or a fairway driver that threads tight gaps like a frozen rope. But what […]
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Jun
Jun
Our local disc golf club recently finished installing the last two hole of a new disc golf course. It is wooded and has a flowing river that runs through the course. That river is responsible for the loss of hundreds of discs. Losing discs in water is rather common.If you’ve been playing very long at […]
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May
May
It is amusing to hear that other disc golfers had the same method of deciding which discs to buy that I had when I first started playing: by the description on the disc. Who wouldn’t want a ‘high-speed driver’?! As if that mold would suddenly shoot out of your had at a high rate of […]
The humble little mini marker may be small, but it serves an important role in disc golf. A mini marker is a round object that can be used to mark a lie, and they are sometimes called a ‘mini’ or a ‘marker’. There are several official rules that govern the use of a mini, including […]
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May
May
Disc golf courses are full of obstacles, tight gaps, and tricky angles that sometimes make regular backhand or forehand shots difficult. When you need to get up and over something or hit a tricky flight path, the tomahawk throw becomes a valuable tool. This overhand style of throwing gives players a reliable way to navigate […]
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Apr
Apr
Getting Started in Disc Golf One of the best things about disc golf is how simple it is to begin. You can grab an inexpensive disc, head to a free course, and start enjoying the sport right away. Once you get hooked, you might wonder how to take the next step. What discs should you […]
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Apr
Apr
After you’ve been playing disc golf for a while you begin to understand how plastic types can affect how your disc feels, flies, and how long it lasts. Two of the most popular premium plastics from Innova are Star and Champion. Other brands have their version of these plastics. Knowing the difference between these two […]
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Mar
Mar
Disc golf has come a long way from the days of people casually tossing Frisbees at trees, poles, or whatever object happened to be nearby. What started as an informal pastime has grown into a full‑fledged sport with professional players earning serious money and some local events filling up almost as soon as registration opens. […]