Frisbee Disc Golf

Disc golf (also called frisbee golf) is a game/sport where players throw a disc into a basket or at a target. It is very similar to regular golf in that it uses much of the same rules and terminology; however, it is much cheaper to play than regular golf (usually free), and the equipment required to play is relatively inexpensive as well.

• Professional Disc Golf Association
  
• Innova Disc Golf
  
• Disc Golf Home
  
• Disc Golf Association
  

• To Get an awesome tan in the summer...
  
• To stay in decent physical shape
  
• Because you don't have to be in great shape to play
  
• You can play by yourself, or with friends
  
• It's really cheap (a professional disc cost as little as $10)
  
• You can play in virtually any weather condition
  
• Scheduling is very flexible
  
• Can increase concentration skills as you negotiate obstacles
  
• You can sometimes navigate really awe-inspiring scenic courses that should be appreciated.

Tee Pad: The area where you make your initial throw from. Sometimes this is a concrete platform, but often it is just the natural landscape.

The Basket: Once the disc lands here the hold is over. Also known as: the pin, the pole hole.

Throw: Merely the act of propelling the disc towards the basket. Throws must be made with one hand, and there are three different types of throws.

Lie: The spot where the disc comes to a rest. Also what you tell you tell overweight women when they ask how their butt looks in a particular dress.

Drive: A throw off the designated tee area or fairway designed to go maximum distance.

Approach: Usually the second shot of the pole that aims to get you within putting distance.

Putt: A shot made within 10 meters of the basket.

Par: Each hole has a designated number of shots that it should take a scratch player to complete the hole. Usually this is however many throws it takes to get within putting distance + 2 putts.

Ace: When a throw makes it into the basket in one throw. This occurs more often in disc golf than in regular golf, but is still quite the feat.

The Circle: Ten meters in radius with the basket as the center.

Hyzer: The disc flight tendenacy to turn counter to its rotation.

Anhyzer: Forcing the disk to turn in the same direction as it's rotation.

Snap: The moment of release of the disc to maximize spin.

These links are valuable resources if you're a beginner and looking to learn more about the sport, the rules, how to properly throw a disc, etc.

• Disc Golf on Wikipedia
  
• Disc Golf Tips for Beginners
  
• Disc Golf Throwing Tips for Newbies
  
• Disc Golf Lessons
  
• Disc Golf Tips from Disc Devil

• PDGA Disc Golf Course Directory
  
• Disc Golf Course Review
  
• Disc Golf Course Commentary
  
• Another Disc Golf Course Directory
  
• My Personal Fave: Google Maps Disc Golf Courses
  

Here are a few articles discussing the health benefits of disc golf:

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• Fun Way to Get Healthy
  
• Training in all Five Fitness Categories