Similar to putting, there are so many ways to get to the basket; it comes down to disc selection and the athletes’ preference on what is the most comfortable style for you.
Here we are, approaching the winter months, and you see some jerk writing a sonata in the snow. You mean to twist your face to show putrefaction, but it’s cemented into place by the frost. Nothing save the ice-cold wind at your back moves you from the place you’ve just been frozen to the ground.
It seems that every sport or club around the world, no matter what the activity might be, tends to bring its own lingo to the table. If you’re an established part of the group then you know what others are saying, but imagine the confusion of hearing “disc golf-rich” if you’re not well-versed in the disc golf community.
If someone asked you to list the brands who manufacture golf discs, no-one would blame you if you only mentioned companies based in the US and Europe. But did you know there’s some great plastic flying down under in the land of the long white cloud?
Whether you’re competing in an event or simply playing a round with friends, there are a few instances where you may choose to mark your lie. Keep in mind that the object you use during tournament play, typically a mini marker must be approved by the PDGA.
Just recently the PDGA got to celebrate a pretty cool milestone. Since each new member is issued their own number, it makes it easy to keep track of all of the disc golfers that have ever paid to be a part of the PDGA. In a true demonstration of the growth of the sport, PDGA number 100,000 was assigned not long ago!
As of 2017, there are over 31 countries with PDGA members. Events in Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand are picking up steam, and the first event in Brazil was held in June of 2017.
