Tips for Disc Golf Beginners

Disc golf is leisure sport growing in popularity, and a fun hobby to learn with friends. It does not take long for a person to pick up the basic skills that allow them to start enjoying the sport, although it does take dedication and practice to perform like a professional. There are a few simple steps to starting frolf. The first is to select the proper equipment.

A good disc bag is essential. This is what will house all of the various discs needed for different shots. The bag needs to be comfortable and easily carried. This sport is played on foot, so it is important to select one made of lightweight material. Some of them even come with attachments that allow them to roll like luggage.

The most important tools to have are the disc golf discs. It's always good to have a nice variety. A driver is usually used off the tee, and can get the most distance. There are a number of things to look for when selecting a driver. The weight is important, but the most critical aspect is the lip. The lip is going to affect how comfortably the driver can be held, and it's going to have the largest affect on the release of the driver. Getting a good release on the driver will ensure that it spins fast and keeps a good trajectory.

Another helpful tool to have in the bag is a mid-range disc. These are made for throws that require a deft touch, and may need a specific spin. Discs are made to spin in a specific direction, and certain discs are made to have a greater dog-leg in their trajectory than others. Having a wide variety of mid-ranges and drivers that spin at different rates with different trajectories can make it easier to throw from any spot. Selecting discs made of the highest quality materials also help ensure that they will fly straight and true, with good distance. Cheaper materials will flutter in the air and struggle to cut through tough winds.

The final tool to keep in the bag is a putter. Putters are made to have the straightest flight. They are the discs that finish off a hole. After the player gets close to the hole with the driver and mid-range, then the putter is used to get into the chains. Putters have a wide lip that allows them to maintain their trajectory and not tail off hard to one side or the other after their momentum dies down.