How to Play Disc Golf

Disc Golf has been growing in popularity since its inception in the 1970s. Rules are similar to golf, and the goal is to complete the game in as few throws as possible.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chalks
• Scoring Pads Of Paper And Pencils
• Flying Discs

1. Find a course to play on. Public parks with hills and trees to provide obstacles between you and the targets are good.

2. Determine your starting point and the targets to hit. Targets are usually two to four feet off the ground. For example, choose trees and mark them with white chalk.

3. Decide the distance from the tee-off point - usually between 200 and 450 feet.

4. Set up courses for par 3.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't worry if you can't get your flying disc to the targets right away. You'll improve with practice.
• You can use a regular flying disc, but you can also purchase discs designed specifically for the game - including discs called "drivers" for long-distance shots as well as "putters" for shorter distances.

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on 3/13/2007 when i first started discing i didnt know how to throw at all. now i can throw a disc farther than most of you i bet. the technique is all in the wrist throw hard enough to hear your wrist snap and let that disc go. some good advice is if you want a excellent driver for long range get a 174 g beast. then you will see your driving improve!

on 7/11/2006 There are several types of grips you can use in disc golf. Like the general advice in the game, use what works best for you. But here is a few tips that I like:

When driving you want power behind the throw. Try what is called a power grip. Wrap all 4 fingers under the inside rim pressing the outside edge firmly into your palm, your thumb pointing forward on top and just on the inside of the rim for a basic back hand hyzer shot. The general rule I follow is the more distance I want from disc the harder I squeeze. Putts I don't use much pressure at all. I use a finger fan grip for those. That is when you fan your fingers out on the bottom of the disc with your index finger on the outside edge of the rim pointing where you want the disc to land. Good luck and have fun!

on 1/6/2006 In the beginning, any Frisbee-type disc will do. Don't get bogged down or not play because you can't find any golf discs where you live. Go to a local park and throw at anything in the distance--trees, trashcans, fire hydrants, rocks. But be careful if there are people or animals around. If you don't have a local course, talk to your Parks and Recreation department and civic clubs and tell them why a disc golf course is a great asset in any community. As your game progresses, then you will probably want to get specifically designed golf discs. The main ideas behind disc golf is to have fun.

on 12/30/2005 When you are first starting out, it's easy to forget that it's more important to put the disc in a location where your next shot is best started. It's better to sacrifice distance for accuracy. Before you throw, plot out your plan and approach. It's better to throw two accurate shots than one huge, long, wild drive and then try to get back on the fairway. I adopted this strategy in a local tournament and it works!

on 11/22/2005 The tighter you grip your disc, the more spin you'll get on release. More spin equals longer drive. This can cause problems with your accuracy and control, but on long, open fairways, the sacrifice is well worth the returns.