We have prepared a comprehensive guide for those who want to learn to play disc golf. Disc golf is a fun and active outdoor activity that is becoming increasingly popular. More and more people have begun to discover the joy of throwing frisbees in beautiful Norwegian nature and park areas. In this guide, we will give you a complete introduction to the sport, including information about the equipment you need, how to play and the rules you must follow.
What is disc golf?
Disc golf is a sport that involves throwing a special type of Frisbee into a basket in the fewest possible throws. The player starts the first throw from the "tee" and tries to throw the Frisbee into the basket with as few throws as possible. All remaining throws must be taken from where the disc lands. The basket can be placed at different distances, and the player must navigate through a course with various challenges and obstacles.
The equipment you need to play disc golf
To play disc golf, you need a special type of frisbee, which is called a disc golf disc. These discs are made of plastic and have different properties. Some discs are designed to throw long, short, to the right, to the left, straight ahead, into the wind, against the wind and much more. In addition, you need a basket, which is the target you will throw the Frisbee into.
There are a number of different types of disc golf discs on the market, and you may want to try out several different types before deciding which ones you like best (see our guide: 1 4 Discs for Beginners ). Some discs are easier to throw than others, and we recommend starting with a midrange, putter and a fairway driver.
How to play disc golf
When you play disc golf, you start from a starting point, which is called a tee. From here you must throw the Frisbee in the direction of the basket, and try to land the Frisbee in the basket in the fewest throws possible. As you move through the course, you will encounter various challenges and obstacles, such as trees, bushes and other obstacles.
You can throw the Frisbee with different techniques, depending on whether you are going to throw far or short, into the wind or against the wind. There are a number of different techniques you can use, and it may be a good idea to try several different techniques before you decide which technique works best for you.
The rules of disc golf
Disc golf follows the rules from the PDGA, which stands for Professional Disc Golf Association. The rules contain, among other things, rules for how to throw the Frisbee, what happens if the Frisbee goes out of bounds and how to count the number of throws.
Each hole usually has a course map which is placed at the tee. The course map will show where the curve and the tee are located, the length of the hole, what is considered out of bounds (OB: out of bounds) and where the "mando" (mandatory) is located. Mando is usually a tree, post, building, or other type of obstacle, where you are supposed to throw on one side of the obstacle. All holes with mando also show which side to throw on, either shown with an arrow or written with text. All holes do not have OB, mando or both.
It is important to follow the rules in disc golf, both to play fair and to avoid penalty throws. For example, penalty throws can be given if the frisbee goes out of bounds, or if you throw from the wrong place.
How to choose the right disc golf course
There are many different disc golf courses to choose from, and it may be a good idea to choose a course that suits your level and skills. Some courses are more challenging than others, and some are better suited to beginners.
You may also want to choose a course that is close to where you live so that you can play regularly and get the most out of the sport. You can find an overview of disc golf courses in Norway online or in the UDisc app, and it may be a good idea to read reviews and see pictures of the courses before you decide which course you want to play on.
Tips for getting better at disc golf
If you want to get better at disc golf, it's important to practice regularly and to learn from your mistakes. Here are some tips to help you improve your skills in the sport:
- Practice throwing with different techniques and try to find the technique that works best for you
- Work on your precision and focus, and try to visualize your throws before you throw
- Play with experienced players to get tips and learn from their techniques and strategies
- Practice putting basket. Most courses have a practice basket, which can be used to practice putting, or buy a basket here . (Little tip: make a game/competition out of it, e.g. start close and for each hit go 1 step backwards)
- Watch videos of professional disc golf players and study their throws and movements
- Be patient and have fun – disc golf is a sport that takes time and practice to master
- Read more in our " Intro to disc golf "
Summary
Disc golf is a fun and active outdoor activity that is becoming increasingly popular. In this guide, we have given you a complete introduction to the sport, including information about the equipment you need, how to play and the rules you must follow. We have also given you tips for choosing the right course and for getting better at the sport. With this knowledge you will be well equipped to explore the exciting world of disc golf.