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| Disc golf is a
relatively new sport. The following is an excerpt from the faq of the USENET
group rec.sport.disc and explains what disc golf is. |
| Disc golf is a
great sport for everybody that relies on one's ability to throw a disc with
power and accuracy. People of any age, ability, and gender can excel and
enjoy disc golf immensely. |
| The object of the
game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest total
number of throws of a golf disc. Similar to the traditional golf game, a
course is composed of a number of holes, in which each player begins by
throwing from the tee, and completes the hole by landing in or striking the
target. |
| The total score
for a course is determined by totalling the number of throws made on each
hole. The winner is the player who completes the course in the fewest number
of throws...or whoever has the most fun! |
| Disc golf courses
exist in many different terrains. Often they are laid out among wooden
areas, with water hazards, large elevation changes, and difficult throws.
Other courses are mostly flat, with few natural obstacles. The obstacles
should be considered part of the course, and not tampered with (even when a
tree eats your disc!) |
| The average course
is 18 holes, but 9 hole and 27 hole courses exist as well. The average hole
is around 290 ft (90m), but some are as short as 150 ft (45m) or as long as
1000 ft (300m). Courses usually have a listed par, for pro or amateur
players. Of course, people practice disc golf all the time by just aiming
for an object a hundred yards away, which is the kind of disc golf one will
often see being played on university campuses or urban parks. |
| Tee - this
the area where the player starts each hole. Some courses have multiple tees
for each hole. The material on the tee surface varies from concrete,
asphalt, dirt, crushed stone, or wood chips. In general, any flat
non-slippery surface is good. |
| Target -
The target is where the disc must land in in order to complete the hole. The
target is usually a "pole hole" which is specially made to catch the golf
disc. Courses that do not use pole holes are usually known as object
courses. A typical "object target" is a tree trunk, 4x4 or pipe. |
| Golf Disc -
a "golf disc" is a flying disc made especially for the sport of disc golf,
although some players use Wham-O type frisbees. Golf discs vary in weight
and size. They are usually harder and denser than Wham-O type frisbees.
Special models exist for driving, putting and "up shots" (not as far as a
drive, but more than a putt) much like different golf clubs exist in ball
golf. However, players are not required to use a "driver" as a driver or a
"putter" as a putter. Some players throw a putter as their first shot from
the tee. A golf disc generally costs 7 pounds if bought at a tournament or
10 pounds from a shop.
Rules Of Golf Disc |
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