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        Which Discs Should I Start With?

        Adrian Southern - July 13, 2020

        Whatever brought you to try out the incredible game of disc golf, congratulations! Whether you just want to play a few casual rounds a year with friends or family or you have competitive goals in mind, the most important rule to remember is to always have fun. When you approach disc golf with that in mind, you will never grow tired of it.

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      Setting Reasonable Goals for Your Disc Golf Tournament

      Disc Golf United - January 13, 2022

      Whether you are playing your first competitive round with a local club or you are playing in your hundredth PDGA-sanctioned event, as a disc golfer, it’s good to have goals for all your rounds of disc golf. Disc golf players and tournament goals may be different for everyone. It’s a very individual pursuit. Having some specific objectives in mind can help you stay focused throughout your round.

      Disc Golf Goals

      What kind of goals might we be talking about? Here are some examples:

      • Shoot even par
      • Break par
      • Attack certain holes
      • Have a smart lay-up strategy for some holes
      • Make all putts inside circle 1
       Tournament Prep

      How Do You Prepare for Bad Weather Disc Golf Rounds?

      Disc Golf United - December 22, 2021

      We’re at that time of year when the weather can present major challenges for disc golfers. The temperatures drop. We get more wind, rain and even snow in some areas. How do you prepare yourself—mentally and physically—for a bad weather round?

      Whether you are playing a casual round with friends, a club event or a PDGA-sanctioned tournament, you should be ready for inclement weather. This includes having the right apparel and accessories ready to use. It also means setting the proper mindset. Let’s review some of the things to consider for playing disc golf in bad weather.

      Clothing

      Wearing layers is always a good idea when it’s cold, windy and/or wet outside.

      Building Your Bag

      Bag Check: Do You Have Everything You Need for Your Disc Golf Event?

      Disc Golf United - December 15, 2021

      One of the best ways to prepare for a disc golf tournament is to take time organizing your bag. You want to make sure you have everything you need for the event, including the desired discs, disc golf accessories and snacks. Here is our disc golf bag checklist:

      Disc Selection

      Obviously, the most important thing in your disc golf bag is your discs. If you have had time to practice the course ahead of the event, then you may already have a very specific game plan for each hole. You know which type of disc you want to throw, or at least you might have it narrowed

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      The Best Disc Golf Apparel for Fall & Winter

      Disc Golf United - December 09, 2021

      The weather has cooled down and the days have gotten much shorter. Snow is already falling in some parts of the country. Even those disc golfers in warmer climates may be layering up this time of year.

      During the winter months, when it’s cold outside and weather is even more of a factor, you have to be smart about your apparel. How many layers are you wearing? Which clothes and accessories make the most sense to keep in your car or pack in your disc golf bag? Here are some of our best recommendations for the fall and winter seasons.

      Comfortable Base Layer: Tee Shirt

      You may be wearing thermals when it’s really cold out, but a comfortable tee shirt is always a great base layer any time of yea

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      Disc Buying Guide for Beginners

      Disc Golf United - November 30, 2021

      Disc golf is a very simple sport to get into. Buying your first disc (or a Starter Set) is easy and it’s free to play most disc golf courses. The more you start getting into the sport, however, the more you realize just how complex it can be. You’ll start hearing strange words like “hyzer” and “anhyzer.” Fellow players will talk about discs that are “overstable” or “understable.”

      Then, you start doing research and shopping for more discs. You quickly realize there are dozens of different disc golf brands, e

       Tournament Prep

      What is Your Disc Golf Tournament Morning Routine?

      Disc Golf United - October 28, 2021

      We are all creatures of habit, and it’s a good idea to develop good habits when you are a competitive disc golfer. One example is having a fairly consistent morning routine on tournament days.

      Not all disc golfers will have the same type of routine and that’s perfectly fine. Success is all about finding things that work for you and your game. Of course, it also depends on the types of tournaments you are playing. Many MPO players in A-Tiers and Elite Series events are teeing off in the afternoon. They will have more time in the morning to kill before they start their pre-round routines.

      Then, most of us are simply weekend warriors, playing in C-Tiers, club events, and even College Disc Golf events where we may have an earlier morning start or two tournament rounds to play in one day. In this scenario, you

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Taking Flight

  1. May 05, 2021

    The Growth of Disc Golf Dyeing

    Posted: May 05, 2021
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: star, innova, dx, disc golf united, disc golf, disc dyeing, disc dye, dgu, custom discs, champion
    Author: Disc Golf United
    In March of 2020, as a highly contagious virus wreaked havoc on the world, the PDGA announced that the Waco Charity Open would be the last scheduled event for the season. For the foreseeable future, the sport of…
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  2. January 12, 2021

    6 Tips for a Better Disc Golf Grip

    Posted: January 12, 2021
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: xt, star, sidearm, r-pro, practice, nexus, innova, gstar, forehand, dx, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf grip, disc golf, backhand
    Author: Adrian Southern
    As you seek to become a better disc golfer, there are many things you will want to try. You can do some fieldwork to work on your form, learn different types of throws and understand 
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  3. December 17, 2020

    The Benefits of One-Disc Practice Rounds

    Posted: December 17, 2020
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: straight flight, shot selection, roc3, roc, rhyno, putting tips, putters, putter, putt and approach, practice, nova, mid-range, innova, how to throw farther, forehand, flying discs, flight path, flight characteristics, flat release, fairway driver, distance tips, distance driver, disc selection, disc golf united, disc golf putter, disc golf, dgu, best putters, backhand, aviar, approach shots, approach discs
    Author: Adrian Southern
    All disc golfers are working to build their bags with…
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  4. November 05, 2020

    9 Tips for Better Disc Golf Driving Distance

    Posted: November 05, 2020
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: wraith, valkyrie, tern, straight flight, power, neutral, more distance, max weight discs, max distance, lightweight discs, leopard3, innova, how to throw farther, form, flying discs, flat release, fairway drivers, eagle, drive distance, distance tips, distance drivers, distance driver, disc stability, disc golf united, disc golf, dgu, destroyer, corvette, arm speed
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Every disc golfer, from the beginner to the advanced player, would like to be able to throw farther off the tee pad. No matter what skill level you are currently at, there are few things that feel better than…
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  5. September 18, 2020

    8 Tips for Better Accuracy on Approach Shots

    Posted: September 18, 2020
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: traveler basket, shot selection, putting practice, putters, putter, practice target, practice basket, pig, nova, mid-range discs, mid-range, lion, innova discatcher, innova aviar, innova, hyzer, flight numbers, flight characteristics, flat release, fairway drivers, fade, disc selection, disc golf united, disc golf putter, disc golf courses, disc golf, dgu, caiman, best discs for beginners, best beginner discs, aviarx3, aviar, approach shots, approach discs
    Author: Adrian Southern
    “Drive for show and putt for dough” is a popular saying in traditional golf, and it certainly applies to disc golf, as well. Disc golfers love to rip on big drives and get full flight…
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  6. August 20, 2020

    When Should I Play My First Disc Golf Tournament?

    Posted: August 20, 2020
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: tournament play, the rules of disc golf, starter set, rules of disc golf, putting practice, putter, pdga-sanctioned tournament, pdga player rating, pdga divisions, pdga, open division, mid-range, innova, first disc golf tournament, double-mando, disc golf united, disc golf tournament, disc golf rules, disc golf events, disc golf etiquette, disc golf courses, disc golf club, disc golf, dgu, competitive, amateur divisions
    Author: Adrian Southern
    We meet disc golfers all the time out on the golf course who have been playing casually for years and are pretty good, yet they’ve never actually played in a disc golf tournament. Perhaps they…
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  7. July 22, 2020

    The Secrets to Effective Putting Practice

    Posted: July 22, 2020
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: traveler basket, skillshot, rhyno, putting practice, putters, practice target, practice basket, innova discatcher, innova, disc golf united, disc golf putter, disc golf, dgu, dart, aviar
    Author: Adrian Southern
    In our “Taking Flight” series on the DGU Blog, we will be focusing on tips that can help you improve…
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