Disk Golf
Disk golf originated in Copenhagen and invented by Mr. Ronald Funkmeister. Disc golf (also
called Frisbee Golf or frolf) is a disc game in which individual players throw a flying disc into a
basket or at a target. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, "The object of the
game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc.
Rules for disc golf
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In golf, a player can carry only 14 clubs. Disc golf has no rule concerning how many
discs a disc golfer can carry.
In disc golf, it is acceptable for a player to 'fall' in front of their lie after the release. You
can take a step while throwing your disc. This means that you will be stepping over the
plane your disc was in.
Disc golf doesn't have "hazards" as defined in golf. Meaning that there are no boundaries.
But if your disc goes into the water or gets caught up in a tree/brush you have a stroke
penalty (one stroke loss).
Common courtesy is necessary, as within golf, disc golf does play by the honor system.
Meaning that if you win the hole you have honors and get to throw first.
Safety:
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Disc golf is usually played in a public park, thus bicyclists, hikers, children playing and
campers are often on the course.
 Driving is one of the more dangerous aspects of disc golf. Players should always be
aware of their surroundings before a drive. It is common to yell "Fore!" before a drive on
holes that the target cannot be seen from the tee pad.
 Sportsman ship should always be considered. Players should be aware of their opponents
and how they act around them. Showing them courtesy and being honest with their
opponent.
Equipment
There are a wide variety of discs, divided into four basic categories: putters, all-purpose midrange discs, and drivers.
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Putter: used for short range. This disc generally has a tall profile and is slow flying discs.
This disc is made to fly straight and is the most accurate discs in a golfer's bag.
Mid-range: used for the "in between" distance shots. This disc is generally of medium
relative speed with good glide and a focus on control rather than distance.
Diver: used for distance. Fast and low profile disc. Although these discs are the longest
flyers out there, this is accomplished at the expense of accuracy.
All-purpose: used for any type of throw. These discs have many properties of all the
other discs.
Scoring
Stroke play is the most common scoring method but there are many others, including match play,
skins, speed golf and captain's choice, which in disc golf is referred to as "doubles" (not to be
confused with partner or team play).
In every form of play, the goal is to play as few strokes per round as possible. Scores for each
hole can be described as follows:
Term on a
scoreboard
-3
Specific term
Definition
Albatross (or double-eagle) three strokes under par
-2
Eagle (or double-birdie)
two strokes under par
-1
Birdie
one stroke under par
0
Par
strokes equal to par
+1
Bogey
+2
Double bogey
two strokes over par
+3
Triple bogey
three strokes over par
one stroke more than par
Doubles play is a unique style of play. In this format, teams of two golfers are determined. On
the course, it is a 'best-disc' scramble. Meaning both players throw their tee shot, and then
decide which lie they would like to play. Both players then play from the same lie, again
choosing which lie is preferable. The format include best shot, alternate shot, best score (players
play singles and take the best result from the hole) and worst shot (both players must sink the
putt).