BEGINNER'S GUIDES
Do you want to learn how to play disc golf? Check out these videos to learn about different types of discs, how to throw, rules, tips and tricks, and more…
This is part 1 in a series for people getting started with disc golf. It covers types of discs, starter packs, different manufacturers, types of plastics, disc weights, flight ratings and more. If you’re just starting out or curious about disc golf, this guide will help you understand the intricacies of frisbees for disc golf.
Part 2 covers the basic techniques for throwing backhand. If you’re just starting out or curious about disc golf, this guide will help you learn to throw properly so you can get good distance and enjoy the game.
Part 3 covers the various styles of putting including push and spin putting as well as the stagger and straddle stance. If you’re just starting out or curious about disc golf, this guide will help you learn to putt so you can sink those long putts and enjoy the game.
Part 4 covers the forehand or sidearm style of throwing. If you’re just starting out or curious about disc golf, this guide will help you learn the forehand throw.
Part 5 covers disc golf etiquette – those unwritten rules covering the do’s and don’ts when you’re out on the course.
I share some tips and tricks for anyone looking to play their first disc golf competition, whether that be a league day, social event, tournament or championship.
I’m sure you’ve all heard it said somewhere “you must use a baseline plastic for putting”. This is something I’ve just taken as a sure thing. But with modern plastics is it still a sure thing. Are we actually using the wrong plastic to putt with? In this video I run an experiment to test all the different MVP plastics and see which plastic works best for putting.
In this video, I add water and lots of it. Does it make a difference? Is baseline plastic best in the wet or is premium plastic a better choice? Let’s find out.
2022 has seen a considerable number of changes to the official rules of disc golf. The new rules from the PDGA are effective from 1st January 2022 and in this video I’ll run through what I believe are the top 10 changes that every players needs to be aware of.