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How to Play


How to Play Disc Golf

Disc Golf is relatively easy to learn and play, but challenging to master. Like ball golf, the object of disc golf is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws (stokes). Each hole starts at the tee. The player with the lowest score on the previous hole has honors and throws first. The tee area is generally marked by a sign that lists the distance and par of the hole, as well as a map showing the layout of the hole. The player must start by throwing his/her first shot from and area behind and within within 3 meters of the tee box markers (similar to ball golf). The drive may be thrown from any area of the tee box, providing that the players support point(s) at time of release are beding the tee markers, and no father back than 3 meters behind the tee markers. The player may step past the tee line once the disc has been released. This shot is known as the Drive. The player may run up to the line prior to throwing the disc. This is generally referred to as the run up.

The next shot, known as the approach shot is thrown from the spot where the drive or previous shot came to rest, and must be thrown from a place that is behind the spot marking the leading edge of the disc. Players generally mark the leading edge of the disc with a mini, or marker, disc prior to picking up their previous shot, although a marker disc is not required. In fact, many players mark their lie simply by turning over the disc from their previous shot. The player farthest from the hole throws first. The player may again run up to throw the disc, as long as the player's foot is behind the marker disc, and within 30 CM (~12 inches) of it when the shot is released. Once again, the player may step past the marker disc once the shot has been released.

Most disc golf courses feature an elevated basket with chains to stop an incoming disc, generally referred to as the target, basket, or Pole Hole®. A putt is considered any throw that originates within 10 M of the basket. The rules for throwing putts are slightly different than drives and approach shots. When putting, a player may not run up, and must maintain control of his/her body position after releasing the putt. When putting, a player is not allowed to step past their marker disc even after releasing the shot. The hole is finished when a player's disc comes to rest in the basket. The score for each player is recorded immediately after the completion, and reflects the number of shots thrown from the tee until the disc came to rest in the basket.



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Tips For First Time Players

Go out and have fun. Don't let more experienced players intimidate you with their distance and accuracy. Throw an easy to control disc and focus on accuracy. Distance will come with time and experience so focus on putting your disc down in the middle of the fairway. Keep it simple and don't try advanced techniques until you have some basic form and control down. Throw with 1-step rather than trying to attempt a run up. Try to keep the disc close to your chest and keep it as flat as possible. Wait until you feel you are consistent and accurate before trying to add to your throw. Remember to have fun
PDG OFFICIAL DISC GOLF RULES & REGULATIONS

1) BE EARTH CONSCIOUS — DON'T LITTER!
2) Disc golf is played like ball golf, using flying discs. One stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown, and when a penalty is incurred. The winner is the golfer with the lowest score.
3) Tee throws must be completed within the designated tee areas.
4) After teeing off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first. The player with the fewest strokes on the previous hole is first to tee off.
5) Fairway throws must be made with the foot closest to the hole on the spot where the last throw came to rest. The other foot may be no closer to the hole that the foot on this lie.
6) A run-up and normal follow-through, after the release, are allowed more than 10 meters from the hole. Inside 10 meters, a player may not step past his/her lie. "Falling" or "jumping" putts are not allowed inside 10 meters.
7) A disc that comes to rest inside the Disc Pole Hole® basket or chains constitutes successful completion of that hole. A disc that comes to rest on top of the pole does NOT constitute a successful putt.
8) A disc that comes to rest more than 2 meters above the ground is considered playable. The disc must be thrown from the ground directly below the disc. No stroke penalty.
9) A throw that lands out-of-bounds must be played from the point where the disc went out-of-bounds. 1 stoke penalty is incurred. Water, roads, pavilions and walkways are normal disc golf out-of-bounds hazards.
10) In tournament or league play you have 2 min to find or locate a lost disc, If found it must be played from that spot as long as it is safe and inbounds.
11) If disc is lost from tee-shot you must re-tee 1 stroke penalty.
12) Never throw until the players ahead of you are out of range, and until the fairway is completely clear of spectators and park guests.
13) Enjoy the game of disc golf! Its fun... it's fast... it's the sport of the future! And the future is now!
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