Basically, the Golden Rule of Disc Golf is to have respect and manners while you're on the course and interacting with other players. Not only is it about treating other players how you'd like to be treated, but it's also about respecting their property, the course, and the game as a whole.
Today, we're going to look at some awesome tips on how to start avoiding those trees and begin your journey to becoming an expert disc golfer in the woods....That's what happened to me.Don't let them get to you. ... Disc down. ... Keep throws low. ... Don't try to throw too hard. ... Aim for something, then focus on hitting your line.
ALWAYS GOODLet faster players go ahead. ... Any chance of hitting someone is too much. ... Don't damage or remove trees or branches. ... Don't litter. ... Try to return lost discs. ... Don't inconvenience others if you skip holes. ... Keep music at a reasonable volume. ... Know and follow local, park, and course rules.
Planning your Budget A simple 9-hole course can be built on as little as 2 acres for around $3000. Championship caliber courses typically require 1 to 2 acres per hole. Disc golf courses can be installed in phases and upgraded over time.
Basic Rules of Disc GolfSafety First. Never throw when other players or people are within range. ... Tee Throws. Each hole begins with a tee throw. ... Throwing Order. ... Fairway Throws. ... Mandatory. ... Unplayable Lie. ... Out Of Bounds. ... Completion Of Hole.More items...
Supporting point contact outside the teeing area is allowed if it comes before or after, and not at, the moment the disc is released. So not only does one supporting point need to touch the tee pad, ALL of your supporting points must be touching the tee pad at the time of release.
Marking the Lie When a throw lands in-bounds on the playing surface, the thrower has the option to use the thrown disc at rest as their marker disc or to use a mini marker, placed on the playing surface touching the front of the thrown disc on the line of play.
Disc golf has become a viable alternative to raising golf club fees and prices to play. In fact, this simple addition to any golf course can raise the revenue dramatically, even in the first year of implementation.
A bogey is 1-over par on a hole. An eagle is 2-under par on a hole. A double bogey is 2-over par on a hole. A double eagle (very rare) is 3-under par (also called an "albatross"). A triple bogey is 3-over par.
The PDGA recommends that courses average 200–400 ft (61–122 m) per hole, with holes no shorter than 100 ft (30 m). The longest holes in the world measure more than 1,500 ft (460 m) long.
Below is our top 10 list of disc golf etiquette rules to follow.Speed of play. Be aware of groups around you. ... Honors, farthest away throws first. ... Is everyone (far) out of your range? ... Don't be a distraction. ... Help your cardmates. ... Obey park rules. ... On a golf course? ... Pack in, Pack out.More items...•
The lowest number of total throwsDisc golf / Rules to win
There is a wide variety of discs used in disc golf and they are generally divided into three categories: putters, all-purpose mid-range discs, and drivers.
This affinity for playing with company is probably a big reason why many disc golfers love doubles – a format where teams of two face off against each other. But there isn't just one set way to play disc golf doubles.