Women's Disc Golf Association

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Disc golf is played much like traditional "ball"golf. But instead of a ball and clubs, players use a plastic flying disc, or commonly known as a "Frisbee". The sport, invented in the 1970's, is the same as "ball golf" with the goal being to complete each hole in the fewest number of strokes, which in disc golf, is known as throws. A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which consists of some form of a disc catcher, most commonly known in disc golf as a "pole hole".

As the golfer plays down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shotfrom the spot where the previous throw has landed. This is called the "lie".

Another major difference between disc golf and "ball golf" is the course itself. Whereas traditional "ball" golf courses are vast open areas of groomed grass, disc golf can be, and often is, played in rough terrain and even densely wooded areas. Trees, shrubs, and extreme terrain changes in and around fairways create interesting and challenging obstacles for the disc golfer.

To finish each hole, the "putt" lands in the basket and the hole is completed. The score is tallied by counting up all the "throws" on that hole, then adding them up with all the other holes on the course for a total score. The player with the lowest score, or number of throws, is the winner.

Disc Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of athletic ability or background. One doesn't have to be "financially well off" either to participate in disc golf. It cost nothing to play on almost all disc golf courses, which are located, mostly, in public parks throughout the country. The equipment used can be minimal, consisting of, as little as, one plastic golf disc,or as many discs as one is willing to carry.

Most disc golf courses are roughly a mile in length, which makes the game accessible to people of all ages and physical capacity. Here in South East Wisconsin, there are many courses within as little as a one hour drive from Milwaukee, with some of the best courses located right in our area.

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