Disc Golf, the Sport That is Sweeping the Nation

Innova 3-Disc Starter Set Innova 3-Disc Starter Set
Sale Price: $20.50

This set of 3 DX material disc golf discs is a well rounded set in ideal weights for newer players

Discraft Beginner Box Disc Golf Set Discraft Beginner Box Disc Golf Set
Sale Price: $17.95

Discraft has package three unique disc golf sets to fit the needs for any player. A great gift idea or personal starting set for your introduction into disc golf. This beginner set provides three discs that are easy to throw, but will provide long past the beginning part of your game...

Wham-O Mini Frisbee Golf Set Wham-O Mini Frisbee Golf Set
Sale Price: $16.63

Designed for ages 5 and up, this game features six Mini Frisbee Discs and one Frisbee Golf target, and can be played indoors or outdoors. Metal chains are designed to catch the Frisbee Discs. The product measures 12...

Fade Gear Crunch Box Disc Golf Bag - Pumpkin Fade Gear Crunch Box Disc Golf Bag - Pumpkin
Sale Price: $28.99

You can search, but you won't find another bag with a feature list like this one at this price! They have a crew that test the bags harder than you'll ever use it. Notice the side pockets. They are raised up, away from the bag bottom so they don't drag on the ground and wear around the edges like other bags...

Discraft Deluxe Disc Golf Set (4 Discs + Bag) Discraft Deluxe Disc Golf Set (4 Discs + Bag)
Sale Price: $39.50

Perfect for players looking to "get started" in the great game of Disc Golf. The Discraft Deluxe Disc Golf Set includes everything you need to play Disc Golf today: (2) drivers (Avenger SS and Nuke), (1) midrange (Buzzz), (1) putter (Focus) and a weekender Disc Golf bag that hold up to (8) discs...

Innova DX Beast Golf Disc Innova DX Beast Golf Disc

The Beast is a long distance driver with a gliding, predictable finish. The Beast was an instant classic when it was released in 2002; giving players more distance using less power. The Beast’s high glide, high speed and high speed turn all combine to give big distance.

Innova Dragon Disc Golf Driver (floats on water, disc colors vary) Innova Dragon Disc Golf Driver (floats on water, disc colors vary)
Sale Price: $9.99

The Dragon is a lightweight distance driver with excellent glide for less powerful throwers who want to get more distance with less effort. Made with a special blend of plastic, the Dragon has great grip and will float in water...

Fade Gear Crunch Box Disc Golf Bag - Dude Camo Fade Gear Crunch Box Disc Golf Bag - Dude Camo
Sale Price: $31.50

The FADE Crunch Box is a darn fine-looking, durable, 10-15 disc bag for everyday play. The Crunch Box is available in 6 different colors! You can search, but you won't find another bag with a feature list like this one at this price...

Fade Gear Tourney Disc Golf Bag Dude Fade Gear Tourney Disc Golf Bag Dude
Sale Price: $47.40

This FADE Gear disc golf bag is a generous, TOURNAMENT-sized disc golf bag and perfect for everyday use as well. (discs & bottle not included) The bag is designed strong and sturdy. WARNING! Do not purchase this bag if you want to be ordinary...

Innova DX Wraith Golf Disc Innova DX Wraith Golf Disc

The Wraith is a long stable Distance Driver with speed, glide and accuracy. This Wraith can provide great distance for players of all skill levels. It is an excellent down wind driver that also performs predictably into the wind.

Disc golf is a sport that has been growing in popularity ever since the invention of the sport in the late 1960's. The sport has grown to over 3,000 courses in the US and another 3,000 globally. This underground sport that many people have never heard of is a fun game that many people are starting to play.

Disc golf is a game that is played very similarly to regular golf, however, instead of using a ball you use discs. The objective is the same as regular golf in the fact that you tee off from a tee-pad and shoot for a hole. However, instead of using a hole like in regular golf the hole is a basket. The basket consists of hanging chains with a basket at the bottom. Your goal is to hit the chains and have the disc land in the basket. As in ball golf you keep track of your scores and are trying to record the lowest score possible.

Just like ball golf you have different clubs or discs for different situations. The three most frequent discs you throw are you driver, mid-range which is like a 7-iron in ball golf and your putter. Each disc, just as in golf, is easier to control and more accurate with the putter being the easiest disc golf use.

The greatest thing about disc golf is that most courses are free to play. You simply have to bring your own discs. This makes it a very affordable and fun game for the average individual while ball golf is much more restrictive with their high green fees. Some courses are placed on personal property and these courses usually charge a nominal fee which is much less than any ball golf course.

If you're just starting out with disc golf it is recommended that you simply buy a mid-range disc. These discs are much easier to throw and control than the drivers. Furthermore, mid-range discs are much easier to work your technique than a driver. This is due to the stability and rim-size of the disc. A few suggestions of discs to consider are the Millennium Element, Innova Roc or Innova Shark. These are a very good beginners disc and can be used for drives and puts the same.

In ball golf the professional association that is associated is the PGA in disc golf the association is the PDGA. The PDGA oversees the sport in the US and governs the community. In fact, they help coordinate the world disc golf championship and the US disc golf championship. Both of these events are premier events similar to a "Masters" tournament in ball golf. If you are wondering who the Tiger Woods of the sport is then look no further than David Feldberg. The Jack Nicklaus of the sport would be Ken Climo. Both players are considered at the top of the sport and have made many DVD's teaching the game.

Disc golf has been featured on a few televisions and movies and will only increase in popularity as the years go on. Get yourself a disc and find your nearest course to see exactly what you're missing!

Thor is an avid disc golfer and runs a website that helps people find Disc Golf Equipment. The site also includes tips and tricks on what discs to use in different situations such as golf Discs for headwinds and discs for downwind shots.

 

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