Disc Golf

[GTsetGO]

Who does it???


Went and played with my brother this past weekend and I had totally forgotten how much fun it was.

We did 27 holes and smoked a nice Opus X each while doing it.

[GTsetGO]

no one plays. oi' ve. :)

[GreekGodX]

Played once or twice.. Probably would play more if I had my own discs lol

[scoot]

Me and my buddies have been playing a good bit as of lately, Sedgely wood in lovely Fairmount Park.

What do you throw?

[GTsetGO]

Me and my buddies have been playing a good bit as of lately, Sedgely wood in lovely Fairmount Park.

What do you throw?

as in what discs do I own or what is my score?

[scoot]

as in what discs do I own or what is my score?

Discs, my good man.

[Footbag]

I play disc golf. Haven't played since last year, but get out every so often. My home course is Prompton Dam, but I've played Sedgely Woods as well. Great course.

I usually drive with a Valkyrie, but have a ton of discs. Too many to list.

[dannysguitar]

I've played before. It's ok. I wish I was better at it. I prefer regular golf...

[D_A]

I play. Just played a round this morning and smoked a Dip #5. The Charlotte area has a ton of courses, and another half dozen planned to be completed in the next few years.

[marge796]

Nope never played. But I would try anything once.

Well almost anything :D


Chris.....

[landhoney]

I play occasionally, I played a lot in college and still my "set" of discs.

[GTsetGO]

Discs, my good man.

Leopard Fairway driver - 140 grams
Leopard Fairway driver - 150 grams
Shark Midrange - 180 grams
Shark Midrange - 150 grams
Aviar Putt and Approach - 168 grams
Aviar Putt and Approach - 150 grams


Going to go pick up a distance driver in the next day or so. then it is off to the course on saturday.

[scoot]

Played 36 holes today. I also picked up a Champion Firebird distance driver and I'm really digging it for overhand shots. I threw my best round today throwing the firebird overhand for pretty much everything but putts. I wound up shooting a 58, 7 under par on my home course.

[kaisersozei]

Played a ton way back in college, but it wasn't regulation: just my three buddies, all of us with 185g Ultimate discs, making our way around campus choosing targets. It was a blast. I play on regulation courses about once a year with my son when we vacation in Myrtle Beach. I can't get accustomed to throwing golf discs, though--they just don't fly like regular Frisbees.

[gorob23]

Who does it???


Went and played with my brother this past weekend and I had totally forgotten how much fun it was.

We did 27 holes and smoked a nice Opus X each while doing it.

My little brother plays and I guess he is pretty good. He winds Tournys and $$$$$ travels back east and such sometimes or used to..me I prefer VB :tu

Rob :dance:

[sikk50]

We have a really nice course at my work. I enjoyed playing however the large majority of the people who play at this course smoke the MJ and are a constant thorn in my side chasing them out after hours and making them smash their pieces.

[tobii3]

the large majority of the people who play at this course smoke the MJ

That explains a lot.

:rolleyes:

[tobii3]

Ah yes, here it is...

LINK (http://www.dankdiscs.com/store.html)

http://www.dankdiscs.com/media/DSC01254small.jpg

The ""HerBee""

:ss

[RightAJ]

Anyone else playing? Just started to get into it seriously, it is really a fun way to pass the time outside!

aj

[jmsremax]

I did it for the first time this May and it was fun. I can't see myself getting too involved because there aren't many courses close by.

[GTsetGO]

i haven't gone at all this season. to damn busy. maybe over the long weekend.

[RightAJ]

I plan on playing this weekend, the weather should be nice and I am still working on learning how to throw the long drive...

aj

[D_A]

Haven't played much the last few months, been way too hot. Now that it's cooling off and the kids are back in school, I'm looking forward to getting back out there.

[RightAJ]

Just played Sedgly Woods in Fairmount Park today- cool course! All the holes are short, but require you to make a good shot so it's a bit challenging. Looking forward to playing there alot this year :)

aj

[replicant_argent]

this is the season for disc golf, IMO. I think I may have to play a round or 3 this weekend.

[J0eybb]

this is the season for disc golf, IMO. I think I may have to play a round or 3 this weekend.

Don't forget your cart.

[RightAJ]

Don't forget your cart.

Lol my buddy and I were joking about that last time we played... we need a Frolf Cart!

aj

[replicant_argent]

Don't forget your cart.
That is fairly tempting....... I could bring a beer cooler..

[GTsetGO]

beautiful weather here and i don't have time to play. ughhh.

[RightAJ]

Been playing alot lately, at least 3 rounds a week. I'm really having a great time and learning alot, what a fun sport! But I must say, DX plastic takes a serious beating lol Need to get some Champ and Star stuff... any suggestions?

aj

[Guitarman-S.T-]

I started last Fall * I know what a prime time to start* And continued this spring and will do it for as long as possible, I really enjoy it, and I guess I am pretty good with my limited experience. I'll post some pic's of my discs shortly!!

- I am a very critical player, I think to much and drill my self for every slip. I have found my sidearm can get me there, while my back hand.. is well.. sucks horse c*cks!

Austin, MN -my home town, has one of the best courses in Minnesota, Todd Park. If anyone is in the area, or hell if anyone wants to play anywhere in MN let me know, I am down!!!!!
practice practice practice says the squirrel

[hscmit]

I love to play and used to play a lot in college, but havent had time to play in at least a year.

[OLS]

I'd say YEAH, I play, but who cares. I am where I am and there is NO ONE around me,
at least that's what it looks like herf-wise, lol. I play at a few courses around here in
Shelby Forest, nice courses, and I am absolutely aces skill-wise, but that's cause I
always threw normal for accuracy and side-arm for distance. So I have all the moves,
lol. I need to play before it gets hot. No need to say what discs I own since I own no
discs, my playing partner has a few mixed discs.

[GTsetGO]

one of the first things i am gong to do when i get back from this frickin country is go play a round.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

goin out today actually =]

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Favorite Putters?
I just ordered 2x 176g Red Discraft Soft Magnets to work my putting with, and was just told Discraft is releasing a Cryztal FLX Magnet- OH My! thing is going to be nice, so what do you use?
and why...

[RightAJ]

Favorite Putters?
I just ordered 2x 176g Red Discraft Soft Magnets to work my putting with, and was just told Discraft is releasing a Cryztal FLX Magnet- OH My! thing is going to be nice, so what do you use?
and why...

Never tried the Magnets but they seem pretty popular! I have a few putters but I mainly throw and Innova XD and an MVP Ion. They XD is fairly beat up (as putters should be!) and has a nice lower profile- I use it for approaches and longer putts as it glides well. The Ion I like for short drives and normal putting, and it is great in the wind.

aj

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Never tried the Magnets but they seem pretty popular! I have a few putters but I mainly throw and Innova XD and an MVP Ion. They XD is fairly beat up (as putters should be!) and has a nice lower profile- I use it for approaches and longer putts as it glides well. The Ion I like for short drives and normal putting, and it is great in the wind.

aj
right on :banger

[Bad Finger]

I play nearly every day. I used to play ball golf until I hurt my back in an auto accident, and now it hurts it too bad. Disc golf is a great "low-impact" sport for me that allows many of the same benefits as regular golf.

In fact, I have a tournament coming up in 6 hours. :banger

[Guitarman-S.T-]

I play nearly every day. I used to play ball golf until I hurt my back in an auto accident, and now it hurts it too bad. Disc golf is a great "low-impact" sport for me that allows many of the same benefits as regular golf.

In fact, I have a tournament coming up in 6 hours. :banger

good luck! what do you enjoy throwing for the most part?

I am still tossing the Discraft ESP- Venoms around, as well as a Surge/flash etc
* I need a Innova Destroyer- I threw a buddies and it was glorious!

[replicant_argent]

I have been out a few times in the last few weeks. I need to deepen my disc collection because I have lost my putters and midranges from bad shots and lack of skills.

Putting with drivers is not recommended.

I have a local-ish guy that sells lots of used discs for 5 bucks, time to give him a visit or hit the 'bay.

[Guitarman-S.T-]

I have been out a few times in the last few weeks. I need to deepen my disc collection because I have lost my putters and midranges from bad shots and lack of skills.

Putting with drivers is not recommended.

I have a local-ish guy that sells lots of used discs for 5 bucks, time to give him a visit or hit the 'bay.

I have no backhand skill or I would use putters for 100 ft+ drives
Basically everything I do consists of a side-arm drive- and putting. If I am out of putting range I am hurting real bad :r

[Bad Finger]

To any West Oregon golfers, I am organizing a disc golf league at Horning's Hideout that will begin on April 20th. More details to come.

[Flynnster]

I know this is a bit old, but man do I love disc golf. Started this summer and played about twice a week for the rest of the season. Really wish there was a course close here in Chicago like there is back home in Michigan.

[riverdawg]

Looks like Disc Golf posting is far and few between, so to speak. Thought I'd shake the bushes a bit. I'm in foothills western NC and play once or twice a week and have been for about ten years. Anyone else?

[Blak Smyth]

I play occasionly, good times but I lose a lot of discs.

[riverdawg]

If your not losing a disc here and there, you just aren't trying hard enough.:banger

[hazydat620]

I'm lucky, I've got two nines about a block away, two totally separate styles of courses. pretty fun but gets busy sometimes.

[riverdawg]

I'm lucky, I've got two nines about a block away, two totally separate styles of courses. pretty fun but gets busy sometimes.

I'm pretty lucky too. I live in a rural western North Carolina county with four courses, 1 public that is pretty decent and 3 private courses that are excellent... better yet one of the private layouts is mine.:tu

[hazydat620]

private? I have never seen a private disc golf course.

[riverdawg]

No ****. Ya gotta start checking around. Ask nicely and discretely about home/private courses in your area. As a fellow local course ownwer says, " Its a little bit of love in someonesback yard." Size and quality will vary just as it does on public courses, but in general private courses are more fun and more challenging. One of our local private courses is on land the guy lives on and rents. He couln't afford to outfit a course with baskets so friends pitched in and "loaned" him 18 baskets to be used on the "temp" course and go back to the donater if/when the course is closed. This course isnamed BorrowedTime.:) My course is Ramcat Ridge. Come see us if your ever in the area.

[Robulous78]

I've been known to throw a disc or two in my time...

I only have 1 shot down so far and that is my tomahawk... being left handed I can't get a feel for side arm... I do all my putting frisbee style...

My discs are a mix up of river re-sales and whatever was cheap at the outdoors shop in town... I have some more firm and some more pliable plastics... 2 putters, 3 intermediates, 3 drivers... all banged up and scratched but they throw ok... more or less...

I play at Western's campus course, Davidson College's course when I am back home, and another private course on the land of a very cool guy by the name of Mr. Bracket (Bracket's Bluff (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=3263&mode=rev)

As I mentioned before I am not all that great at it... but for me its more about getting outdoors, smoking a cigar, maybe having a beer, hanging out with friends and throwing stuff... :lr

[riverdawg]

Dave Brackett and sons are GOOD people. Haven't seen him since their recent property issues but plans are in the works to move part of the course onto his land beyond the house. You're not but an hour from my place when you are at Davidson. Holler and we'll get in a round.-(P

[Robulous78]

Dave Brackett and sons are GOOD people. Haven't seen him since their recent property issues but plans are in the works to move part of the course onto his land beyond the house. You're not but an hour from my place when you are at Davidson. Holler and we'll get in a round.-(P

Sounds like a plan... IDK next time i will be there... but Ill drop ya a pm...

[riverdawg]

I'm there!:banger

[Robulous78]

I love his clubhouse... nothing like being able to buy reasonably priced beer on the 9th hole... :D

[mahtofire14]

Holy crap!!! How have I missed this thread!!! Disc golf is my other lifestyle. I live for it. Worked at a disc golf store, run clinics for kids at schools, and was the former president of the Minnesota Frisbee Association. LOVE this sport. Love seeing a thread here about it!

[riverdawg]

I love his clubhouse... nothing like being able to buy reasonably priced beer on the 9th hole... :D

And the occasional tournie with Hooters girls driving the beer carts... always a nice touch.:noon

[Bondo 287]

I first thought this thread said " Disco Golf "

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6674/discogolf.jpg

[riverdawg]

Heheheh, thenyou'd really be confused if you read some of it and saw one of the courses was named Cranberry Disco.;-)

[mahtofire14]

If you guys ever come up to the Twins Cities, we have 75 disc golf courses within a 25 mile radius. Definitely a must. Here are some pics from the places I like to play.
http://blueribbonpines.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/45.jpg
http://blueribbonpines.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/hole16b.JPG

[Bondo 287]

Heheheh, thenyou'd really be confused if you read some of it and saw one of the courses was named Cranberry Disco.;-)

Yeah I never heard of this, but it makes perfect sense. Just never ran into it growing up in Jersey. But nothing compares to coming over here to PA and everyone asking me if I wanted to play "corn hole" , which turned out not to be as invasive as the name implies. But I'll save that for another hijack.

These grounds like Twins Cities look gorgeous. Hopefully you are allowed to puff it up over there. .

[replicant_argent]

If you guys ever come up to the Twins Cities, we have 75 disc golf courses within a 25 mile radius. Definitely a must. Here are some pics from the places I like to play.
http://blueribbonpines.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/45.jpg
http://blueribbonpines.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/hole16b.JPG

#4 at blue ribbon pines. The Alley of Death.

BRP is probably one of the coolest places I have played at. It is about 6 miles from my house and they have 27 holes, a beer shack, and they plow the fairways in the winter. I love that place.
http://blueribbonpines.net/

[riverdawg]

Yup, very nice in Minnesota. I went by GGGT a few years ago when I was up there grouse hunting. Only got to play once at a little course near Brainerd(sp?), but had a great time with the grouse and woodcock. And thank god rec planners like the relative cheapness of installing courses.

[riverdawg]

Mmmmm and a flick rolled Gator on #4 BRP maybe.;-)

[Robulous78]

And the occasional tournie with Hooters girls driving the beer carts... always a nice touch.:noon

Can't say I have been lucky enough to be there on a tournie day but there is usually atleast 1 hot girl out on the course somewhere... usually with boyfriend in tow... FML

[hazydat620]

If you guys ever come up to the Twins Cities, we have 75 disc golf courses within a 25 mile radius. Definitely a must. Here are some pics from the places I like to play.
http://blueribbonpines.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/45.jpg
http://blueribbonpines.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/hole16b.JPG
:O, those holes look like fun. The thing about private courses and here are, there are so many nice public courses every where. don't get me wrong I would def. want to play one of those course even if was private, but there's so many other options that I would never have thought to seek them out. 27 hole course @ McGiver park on the Clackamas River, 18 hole @ timber park in incesticada thats probably my favorite. Theres so many that I haven't even been to yet. Disc golf is big in OR.

[Garbandz]

Played the first time in Alabama,in 1986.
Been years,I built a course for Durham,NC,and was pro of the two in that town.At one time,I had played every course in NC.

Back then we used the Super Puppy,Rubber Putter,and a new disc from Innova,the Aero Eagle.Then came the Stingray,Roc, P-38,and now I do not know how many discs are out there.
Great game,always met the nicest people on the course..........

[mahtofire14]

Can't say I have been lucky enough to be there on a tournie day but there is usually atleast 1 hot girl out on the course somewhere... usually with boyfriend in tow... FML

Rob go to www.pdga.com and click on the PDGA Tour page. Will list all the tournaments in the world every week.

[riverdawg]

Rob go to www.pdga.com and click on the PDGA Tour page. Will list all the tournaments in the world every week.

All the PDGA sanctioned tournaments in the world. None of those played at Bracketts anymore unfortunately.

Which Durham course? Are you still in NC and actively playing? Tom? Alabama? Not Tom Monroe are you?

[riverdawg]

Was a good afternoon of club golf. Played thelocal BorrowedTime course, tight and technical, neutralizing the neanderthal arms. Allowed thisold fart to win Ams witha two over par.:-)

[Robulous78]

Was a good afternoon of club golf. Played thelocal BorrowedTime course, tight and technical, neutralizing the neanderthal arms. Allowed thisold fart to win Ams witha two over par.:-)

LoL... just the way you used "neanderthal arms" .... :lr

Good stuff... Congrats on the win... :tu

[riverdawg]

Don't get me wrong, some of my best friends are knuckle draggers.:banger

[riverdawg]

Man, what a gorgeous day in NC's Brushie Mountains yesterday, low 60's, cobalt blue sky, light wind, just about ideal for disc. Had a big old time at the Little Wing course over in Wilkes County, one of my favorite courses.

[Robulous78]

:tu good stuff Jamie... I have been wanting to go out but I have had alot of day shifts lately at work so no time yet...

Smoke a good stick while you were out there? :lr

[mahtofire14]

I got out today for the first time in weeks. Knee high snow but it was a warm 35 and sunny out. You know it's been a cold winter when you feel like you don't need your jacket and it's 35 degrees out!

[riverdawg]

:tu good stuff Jamie... I have been wanting to go out but I have had alot of day shifts lately at work so no time yet...

Smoke a good stick while you were out there? :lr

Oh yeah. Started at 12:30 throwing horseshoes and EPC New Wave. Been so wet I hadnt thrown shoes in over a month, but was on, at least as muchas I ever am. At 2 the disc bunch showed up, played 4 teams of dubs in a slow relaxing round. Burned a Padilla 48 lancero and JDN Antano consul while us two old farts demonstrated how up shots and putts win rounds in the woods. :banger celebrated the 4 stroke win with a DPG El Picador. -(P was a true dubs round for us with oneofus always picking up the slack. Legitimate par 60 course and we threw a 55.:noon

[Robulous78]

Oh yeah. Started at 12:30 throwing horseshoes and EPC New Wave. Been so wet I hadnt thrown shoes in over a month, but was on, at least as muchas I ever am. At 2 the disc bunch showed up, played 4 teams of dubs in a slow relaxing round. Burned a Padilla 48 lancero and JDN Antano consul while us two old farts demonstrated how up shots and putts win rounds in the woods. :banger celebrated the 4 stroke win with a DPG El Picador. -(P was a true dubs round for us with oneofus always picking up the slack. Legitimate par 60 course and we threw a 55.:noon

Sounds like a good day to me my friend... :tu

Now if I could only find someone willing to trade disc swag (lol im looking for a bag) for cigars... I'd be all set...

Know of any cheap/decent disc bags?

[mahtofire14]

How many are you looking for it to hold Rob?

[Robulous78]

maybe 10... So far I only have 7 in my set... Don't even use all of those most the time...

I want back hanging rig with room for at least 1 if not 2 water bottles and a decent size storage/stuff pocket...

[mahtofire14]

Darn, I just bought the new Latitude 64 tourney bag, and just sold my Innova Competition bag. Have a smaller Discraft bag also but a little too small for what you are looking for. Ebay is a good place to look also if none of the brothers here have any.

[Robulous78]

Thanks Pete... darn timing... perhaps ya know of a backpack style rig that is cheap? the ones i see on the bay are 35 dollars for the straps alone... let alone the bag...

[dwoodward]

I'm not too serious about disc golf but play it two or three times a month in the summer, we have a great course here locally which the "pro circuit" plays normally once each summer. It's pretty tough but a great way to kill some time and get off the couch lol.

[riverdawg]

Thanks Pete... darn timing... perhaps ya know of a backpack style rig that is cheap? the ones i see on the bay are 35 dollars for the straps alone... let alone the bag...
Gonna be hard to find a cheap backpackbag Rob. I've got a Revolution backpack that I love and there area buttload of backpack models out there. Just keep your eyes skinned for a used one and it'll turn up. Some folks change bags like they were shirts.

[riverdawg]

And watch ebay and craigslist ball golf as well. The backpack straps were originally robbed from ball golf bags and can easily be adapted to any disc bag with two rings. I'll keep my eyes out too.

[mahtofire14]

Rob you can buy backpack straps by themselves and switch them out with bags that have attachments to them fyi

[riverdawg]

Great Sunday afternoon club round yesterday. 34 showed up for a "Californication" round at a 22 hole private layout. Big fun!!! I don't know how commonly this is done elsewhere. We've been doing it for four or five years for our Sunday get togethers. Set up "pro" and "am" divisions and everyone plays "cali". Always ends up being our best attended events and just a whole lot of fun.:banger