Disc Golf
Disc Golf Explained in a Nut Shell
"Disc Golf (also called frisbee-golf, folf or frolf) is a sport, created in 1976, in which individual players forcibly throw a hard plastic disc (approx 170 grams) into a huge metal basket from an average of 400 feet away. The objective is to traverse a course from the first hole to the last hole while thrusting a hard plastic disc from the tee pad to the metal basket within 3 throws or less, usually in a group of 5 people. Disc golf is similar to traditional ball golf and uses much of the same rules and terminology. As in a ball golf course, a disc golf course usually consists of 18 holes (tee-pads and baskets). Unlike ball golf, most courses are located in public parks and are free to play. Also, disc golf only requires inexpensive discs instead of costly clubs and balls. Disc Golf is established all over the world. Look for it in your local parks."
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Why should you play disc golf?
The ongoing fitness boom finds more and more people taking up recreational activities in an effort to improve health and quality of life. Disc golf provides upper and lower body conditioning, aerobic exercise, and promotes a combination of physical and mental abilities that allow very little risk of physical injury. Concentration skills increase by mastering shots and negotiating obstacles. Players of limited fitness levels can start slowly and gradually increase their level of play as fitness improves. Scheduling is also flexible; a round takes one to two hours, and may be played alone, eliminating the difficulty of scheduling tee times. And as in traditional golf, disc golfers find themselves "hooked;" increasing the likelihood of frequent participation. Disc golf offers year-round fitness, even in rain or snow. Perhaps the greatest attribute of the sport is the expense - or rather, the lack of it. A professional quality disc costs less than $17, and it only takes two for basic play.
And, of course, there's the sheer fun of the game - no matter what your gender, age, or skill level!
Women & Disc Golf
Disc Golf is a fun and exciting sport. Women love disc golf as much as men do.
However, it seems men are out playing much more than women are. Why is that?
Maybe the guys have their priorities in order differently or maybe they're more
self preserved than we are. Either way, we need to manage this too. So, Ladies,
Keep hitting the courses and tell your friends about the WDGA. 
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Disc Golf Jargon:
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Driver - A disc designed for fast, long-distance flight. The most difficult type of disc to control. Approach disc - A disc designed for slower, more stable flight. Putter - A disc designed for close-range, stable flight. Mini - A small disc which is used to mark a player's lie. Stable - Refers to a disc which, when released flat, has a tendency to fly straight. Overstable - A disc which, when released flat, has a tendency to hyzer (to the left for right-handed players, backhand throw). Understable - A disc which, when released flat, has a tendency to anhyzer (to the right for right-handed players, backhand throw).
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Backhand throw - Results in the player’s throwing arm moving across the opposite side of the body before release. The most common type of throw. Forehand throw - Results in the player’s throwing arm moving across the same side of the body before release. Also known as a sidearm throw.
Anhyzer - A disc’s flight arc (backhand) which falls in the same direction of the throwing arm. For a right-handed player, a backhand anhyzer shot fades to the right, while a sidearm anhyzer fades to left. Roller - Advancing the disc by causing it to roll along the ground. Overhand - A throwing technique similar to a baseball pitch. The disc is released at a vertical angle. Also known as a tomahawk throw. Pancake - An overhand shot thrown with considerably less power, resulting in a 90 degree rotation from vertical. The disc generally lands face down. Falling Putt - Failure to demonstrate full balance behind the mini marker while putting. Players cannot step on or in front of the mini marker when putting within 10 meters until demonstrating full balance. Worm burner - A shot which is released lower than intended and/or at a downward angle, resulting in a premature landing.
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Ace - A hole-in-one. Par - The average number of throws for an experienced player to complete a hole. Amateur par varies, pro par is generally three on any given hole. This tradition started mostly out of convenience; it makes scorekeeping much more simple. Birdie - Completing a hole at one under par. Tee Pad - A designated area where players begin each hole. Also known as a tee box. Lie - The spot where a disc lands and where the next shot is taken from. Casual - An unintended, non-permanent hazard on the course, such as collected water from a rainstorm or a pile of cleared brush. Also a reference to non-tournament players. Mandatory or mando - A flight path which must be followed in order to complete a hole. Pole Hole - A brand name disc golfing target, or basket. Other brands include Chainstar and DISCatcher. Safari golf - When players make up different holes on an existing course. Ex: from hole one's tee pad to hole three's basket. TD - A tournament director. Taco - Term used for a warped disc which has hit a tree or other solid object at high velocity. Sandbagger - A tournament player who competes in a division below his or her skill level. |
Discs
Hyzer - When using a backhand throw, a disc’s flight arc which causes it to fall in the direction opposite of the throwing arm. For a right-handed player, a backhand hyzer shot fades to the left, while a sidearm hyzer fades right.