Binky The Doormat 12,659 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, Battersbox said: https://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=6857 Pretty much all the courses in my area are dominated by par 3's. looks cool - can't answer your question though ...sorry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eoMMan 5,663 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I like throwing frisbees but this looks too much like golf. Pass for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bamboo Bill 351 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 53 minutes ago, eoMMan said: I like throwing frisbees but this looks too much like golf. Pass for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bamboo Bill 351 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Disc Golf on ESPN2 tonight at 8pm EST for 2 hours!!! https://www.pdga.com/announcements/espn2-announces-broadcast-date-2020-disc-golf-pro-tour-championship 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe. 1,988 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Just came to find this thread, Bamboo Bill beat me to it, but we made it to primetime folks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grateful zed 1,473 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 🤩 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget 1,664 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 So how do I get better at throwing a disc? I have poor distance and I'm probably gripping the discs incorrectly and too tightly. I will have a cut on my finger by the 8th hole. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bamboo Bill 351 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 56 minutes ago, Nugget said: So how do I get better at throwing a disc? I have poor distance and I'm probably gripping the discs incorrectly and too tightly. I will have a cut on my finger by the 8th hole. This is super basic, but Nate Sexton is a great person to listen to. https://youtu.be/T7Buk1Hn8jM If this is too simple, here is another one with five great tips: https://youtu.be/7JpY1m9vx2A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brun 938 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thinking of starting next year. Will start at a local practice range. Looks like about 100' between most of the baskets. Any specific disc recommendations for the practice range? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battersbox 151 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 28 minutes ago, brun said: Thinking of starting next year. Will start at a local practice range. Looks like about 100' between most of the baskets. Any specific disc recommendations for the practice range? If that's what you start on, just get a putter and work on your form. Once you are comfortable, get a mid-range and work from there. There are several putters to choose from, probably doesn't matter much if you are just starting out. I personally use a Dynamic Discs Judge, but that's not really an endorsement since I put for sh!t. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battersbox 151 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 20 hours ago, Bamboo Bill said: Disc Golf on ESPN2 tonight at 8pm EST for 2 hours!!! https://www.pdga.com/announcements/espn2-announces-broadcast-date-2020-disc-golf-pro-tour-championship I thought the production values were better than expected. I really enjoyed it. I wonder if the difficulty of that course would freak out the novice viewer though. It looks impossible on screen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades 149 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Any recs for how someone in the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley area could get started? Good places to practice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battersbox 151 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 11/25/2020 at 3:22 PM, shades said: Any recs for how someone in the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley area could get started? Good places to practice? My suggestion would be to install the Udisc app on your phone. A wealth of info is available on there. Will show you local courses, and most will have reviews which should tell you if they're what you're looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaysus 4,784 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 you can find courses here too https://www.dgcoursereview.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grateful zed 1,473 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 This one looks dank. https://www.debellgolf.com/golf-course/disc-golf Love the ball/disc combo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaPolice 16,081 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 10/29/2020 at 5:25 AM, Battersbox said: So the Covid era has led me to the disc golf world, and I have to say it's been a great outlet in so many ways. Great exercise and a perfect way to get outside while social distancing. The people I've interacted with so far have been fantastic. There is a definite sub-culture of disc golfers who are 99% welcoming and chill about the sport. Demographically it definitely skews young, but feeling like the old man on the course hasn't dampened my enthusiasm at all. I play probably 5 times a week beginning in mid-July. I've become more and more interested in the sport as the months progress, from the history of it to the current tour and prominent players. I find myself watching YouTube videos constantly, both instructional and recordings of tour events. I also have visited about a dozen courses in my immediate area and am excited to visit courses farther afield at the first opportunity. I was stunned to not find a disc golf thread on these forums. Any other enthusiasts from the FBG realm? What do you throw? Where do you play? Because they are all high on the reefer? This is something I wanted to try more with the son. How much is a decent beginner set of discs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaysus 4,784 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, KarmaPolice said: Because they are all high on the reefer? This is something I wanted to try more with the son. How much is a decent beginner set of discs? A neighbor just picked one up that included a bag for about $25 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaPolice 16,081 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 23 minutes ago, Jaysus said: A neighbor just picked one up that included a bag for about $25 Nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battersbox 151 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 4 hours ago, KarmaPolice said: Because they are all high on the reefer? This is something I wanted to try more with the son. How much is a decent beginner set of discs? In the before-times, I'm told you could find nearly anything for a good price at your local Play-It-Again sports, but that isn't the case lately, at least around me. Facebook has several disc-trading/selling groups that are worth a look if you want to keep your investment down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battersbox 151 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Played my first sanctioned baby-tourney this weekend. Lot's of fun. Already signed up for another in a couple of weeks. Hope the weather cooperates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bamboo Bill 351 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Battersbox said: Played my first sanctioned baby-tourney this weekend. Lot's of fun. Already signed up for another in a couple of weeks. Hope the weather cooperates. Which course? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battersbox 151 Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 17 hours ago, Bamboo Bill said: Which course? Fox River Park in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grateful zed 1,473 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 16 hours ago, Battersbox said: Fox River Park in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. How did u do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battersbox 151 Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 I was -1, but it's a very easy course. Top performer in all divisions was -9 I believe. I was pleased to be under par and to get an official rating. Playing another on the 19th, praying the weather holds up. It's a lot of fun. Hoping 2021 brings some normalcy and the opportunity to hit some new courses regionally and enter events. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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