There are differences between disc golf discs you should understand if you are planning to make an impact in the sport. Simply grabbing a frisbee disc and throwing it may be fun for awhile but you won't make much impression on your rivals.

A disc golf set is like your golf club set in traditional golf. Clubs for driving, approach shots, chipping and putting. In disc golf, it's no different except the tool you're using to make the shot is different.

Let's narrow the shot selection down to four. In disc golf you would need a:

- Distance driver

- Fairway driver

- Mid-range

- Putt & approach

Let's take a look at each one individually. Each of the discs mentioned above have a role to play and when you use them as a team on each hole you play and really practice using them individually you will take your game to another level and start to tear up disc golf courses.

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#1. Distance drivers are like your driving woods. They are designed to extract maximum distance from your "tee-off" efforts. Just remember to gain the most distance quite often it has nothing to do with the strength of the throw but more to do with technique.

#2. Fairway drivers are often misunderstood by traditional golfers and in a sense, they are also under utilized by disc golfers. Fairway drivers are great tools when you want to get some accuracy going in your game and not only that, they will get you distance as well. If you aren't using your fairway driver disc enough then go and practice with it...it will add a new dimension to your game.

#3. Mid range discs are like your irons. They can cover a variety of distances from long to medium approach shots and are probably the most used disc in your disc bag.

#4. The putt and approach disc is like the final relay runner and it's the one that takes you home. Just like each of the above, the putt and approach is a skill all on it's own and needs to be practiced just as much as the longer hitting discs.

There are two other discs we haven't mentioned but this article is for serious players who are serious about improving their game. Specialty discs are more old school and will often be used in unique situations while recreational discs are just that - for having fun but don't underestimate their effectiveness to sharpen up your skills even when you are in fun mode.

These games feature a replica of a famous, real golf modus operandi with the sand traps and the small water ponds placed at the exact places. The majority of these games are internet based and free to play. On the internet golf is a skill kind of game where you have to select the right club, set the correct angle, and then apply the right amount of force using either the mouse or the keyboard, to hit the ball at the target.

On the computer Golf

There are many varieties of online golf games. The single player game, which an Net surfer, feeling bored at work or at home, normally plays to kill minutes. There is also the multiplayer game, where the player has other Net players pitted against him. Some golf games may provide less than the required 18 holes, a provision which golf purists may criticize. But then these games are ideal if you do not have too much minute to spare.

There are many golf variant games such as mini golf games, these are quite popular too. Many gaming websites add a gambling twist to golf games by making an Internet user pay a fee to play the activity, and then if he logs in a good score and is ranked high, he stands to win a prize which is most likely to be cash. These games are big time hookers as well.

On the internet Golf Game Technology

As stated earlier, the majority of these games are browser based, in the sense that you do not have to install software on your computer. All you have to do is open the exercise site and install a small add on and play the exercise. An on the internet golf game is made using Java or Shockwave technology, and chances are that you already have both these already installed on your system.

The upside of these technologies is that they allow the exercise to be cached on your computer and thus place no load on the server hosting the activity. These games can range from the very vital types to the highly sophisticated ones with complex graphics, but no matter what, they are enjoyable and great time killers. Of course, there are discs available for both computers and consoles too, but browser games rule the lot.

Playing an on the computer golf activity is a excellent way to kill hours. Just take care to remember that your golf score can stay below par but not your productive work hours.

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Many of the golf GPS units have automatic course recognition when you power the unit on. What does this fancy term mean? It simply means that when you pull up to the first tee box and power up your unit; the unit will recognize the golf course that you are getting ready to play and provide you with the proper information.

Many of the golf GPS units are very easy to use. You simply locate yourself from where you would like a yardage and the GPS technology in the unit will give you the proper yardage to the front middle and to the back of the green. Many of the golf GPS units have a digital readout on a large display that will fit into your pocket or easily attach to your golf bag for easy access.

The cost of the golf GPS units will vary depending on the features on the unit. The pricing of golf GPS units begin around $175 and can reach as much as $500. Keep in mind that rarely does the fun end there as many units have a yearly usage fee to access the golf courses. This fee again varies and some companies will give you a price break for purchasing multiple years up front. Be sure to inquire about if the service is not renewed, how many courses will stay on my unit? This is important as some units will leave up to ten golf courses on your unit and some others will wipe all of them out of your unit.

Most of the golf GPS units come with a rechargeable lithium battery that will hold a charge for 12 hours at a time as well as a belt clip, USB cable, setup disc, & wall charger. So even on the monster 36-hole golf days, your GPS unit will be there for you through both rounds of golf. The last thing that that you want to have happen to your GPS unit during your round is to have your battery run out of juice on you. That will ruin your experience at any golf course.

In this article we have given you an overview of what you should expect when purchasing of a golf GPS unit. We discussed the ease of use, the overall cost to use the unit per year and some of the accessories that should accompany your GPS unit. A GPS unit will allow you to improve your golf game as you will always have the correct yardage off of the tee or into the green. In addition, you will become more precise with your wedges as you will always have the exact number to the front center and back of the green.

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The Cliff Stephens Disc Golf Course in Clearwater, FL is located about 20 minutes away from the Tampa, FL airport, making it an ideal destination for fellow disc golf travelers headed to the Sunshine State. This beautifully maintained disc golf course features well-marked concrete tee boxes, a number of water hazards, and some quirky surprises along the way. While this may not be the most challenging course in the country, it is certainly one of the best experiences I have had in my travels so far...just watch out for the lightning!

At first glance you will realize that this is an extremely tight course. Holes are placed very close to one another. As a result there is not a whole lot of walking during your round. Depending on your perspective this could be a positive or a negative (if you spend as much time online as I do maybe its the latter). Each hole has two concrete tee boxes with excellent signage pointing out the general hole location. Most holes as Cliff Stephens Disc Golf Course are straight shots that should be an easy 3 for experiences players. Distances are mostly short...in the 300′ - 350′ range (except for the long 18th). A good stable driver (such as my newly purchased Discraft XL) could be your best friend here.

Naturally, the Cliff Stephens Disc Golf Course is not a breeze to play. Just about every hole features either a thick grouping of trees or a water hazard. A bad drive could leave you making the decision to lay up onto the fairway, or try to cut through several hazards. Hole number 5 is a good example of how important the placement of your drive can be. You could easily waste two strokes trying to cut through trees if you don't land in a favorable spot. As far as challenging water hazards go, look no further than hole #16 which features an island green. It can easily be reached with a medium distance drive. However, it will definitely test your mettle (I would not want to lose a brand new disc).

On a related note my Mom, Girlfriend, and I struck up a conversation with a young man who was snorkeling for lost discs in the various ponds. He did not seem to mind the posted "DANGER: ALLIGATOR" signs. I can only hope he was getting hazard pay on his eBay postings.

As previously mentioned, the course ends on a high note, allowing you to let loose a cannon of a drive on #18. The fairway is WIDE OPEN and forgiving. You will definitely have fun letting loose and pulling out your longest, least accurate driver. It might even take you a couple long drives to get within putting range.

Throughout your experience at Cliff Stephens Disc Golf Course the one feature you will probably notice most is the diversity that is found from hole to hole. No two holes are exactly the same. Each features a memorable hole location, hazard, or quirk. Hole #9 for example has you drive over a wooded retaining wall that is about waist high. My girlfriend Sherri had the shot of the day on this hole, bouncing her Discraft Avenger SS driver right off the top of the wall and inches away from the basket.

To sum things up...if you are ever in the Tampa/Clearwater area you should to check out the Cliff Stephens Disc Golf Course. Check that...you NEED to visit the Tampa/Clearwater area to come play this course. It is absolutely beautifully maintained, expertly designed, and a whole lot of fun.

by Ron Capurso

http://www.DiscGolfTraveler.com

What is better? Innova Disc golf discs or Discraft?

This is really just a matter of opinion, all the companies have very good discs. I prefer Discraft but that's probably only because that was what i started playing with and got use to playing with. However, i definitely keep a few innova (especially the champion and new star) in my bag as well as my always trustworthy gateway wizard.

The Moral: Discraft Rules, but give the other guys a chance every once in a while.