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         Disc Golf 101 Reference

        The Best Disc Golf Courses for Beginners

        May 10, 2022

        If you are new to the game, it’s important to find the right place to play disc golf. There are a lot of disc golf courses, but not all are suitable for beginners. A little homework is all it takes to find the right disc golf course for you:

        In this blog: 

        • We’ll show you how to find a beginner disc golf course. 
        • And how to match / transition your skills to more advanced level courses. 

        Finding a Beginner-Friendly Course

        Imagine this scenario: You just bought your first disc golf discs and now you’re itching to try out this frisbee golf thing at your local course. Not knowing much about the sport, you a

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    • The Rules of Disc Golf

      Disc Golf Rules: 5 You Should Learn

      August 30, 2022

      Disc Golf Rules: 5 You Should Learn for 2022

      Disc Golf Rules: Whether you love em’ or Hate em’, it’s your job to follow them as a disc golfer. Get to know five of the biggest changes regarding PDGA rules in this article. We’ll review:

      1. OB Relief
      2. Missed Mandatory
      3. Completing the Hole 
      4. Player Eligibility
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      Disc Golf Gifts for Dads

      June 17, 2022

      The Best Disc Golf Gifts for Dads

      Do you really need a reason to buy a gift for your disc golfing dad? Whether Father’s Day is close or still months away, it’s always a good time to show dad a little love with awesome disc golf gifts from DGU!

      Disc Golf Gifts for Dad

      Disc Golf United offers many great sports gifts for dad. We carry many Innova discs, including special limited run molds and stamps only available at DGU—from top stamp artists like our own Marm O. Set. In addition, we offer quality disc golf apparel to suit any size and style, as well as disc golf accessories that you must have for your next round. Whether your father plays casually or competitively, we have the best gifts for disc golfers young and old. 

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      The Best Disc Golf Apparel for Summer

      June 15, 2022

      What to Wear on the Disc Golf Course When It Gets Hot

      Disc Golf United is here to help keep you cool and dry during the summer. Take a look at our Summer Disc Golf Apparel Guide. We guarantee you’ll find something to make the hot months more bearable. In this disc golf clothing guide we’ll cover the items that get the most action during the hot days of summer like:

      1. T-Shirts
      2. Jerseys
      3. Polos
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      Disc Auction For a Good Cause

      June 03, 2022

      USDGC Partner Dennis Lynn is auctioning some of his most collectible discs to help raise money for his son-in-law, Mike Bennett, who has inoperable cancer.

      More about Bennett: Earlier this spring, doctors discovered that Bennett, who is 35 years old, had cancer in his lower back. The cancer diagnosis, which blindsided the family according to Lynn, has left Bennett and his family with increasing expenses. Mike Bennett and his wife Ashley (Lynn’s daughter) live in Chattanooga, TN, and have three young children. Here's a picture of Mike and his family before the cancer diagnosis. 

      Funds Raised: Money raised through the auction of these discs and other collectibles will assist Mike B

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      Disc Golf Stamps: How They’re Made

      May 20, 2022

      A Closer Look at Disc Golf Hot Stamps:

      Grab the closest disc golf disc to you. Chances are good it came with some sort of lettering or design that was applied with a hot stamp machine for disc golf. 

      For decades disc golf manufacturers have used the quick and effective hot stamp process to identify and decorate discs. The process has become so fine-tuned over the years that the simple designs of the early days have given way to today's highly detailed disc golf stamps. Cool disc golf stamps are everywhere. So let's take a closer look:

      Below: Here's an example of an early Innova hot stamp. 

      In this

       Disc Golf 101 Reference

      The Best Disc Golf Courses for Beginners

      May 10, 2022

      If you are new to the game, it’s important to find the right place to play disc golf. There are a lot of disc golf courses, but not all are suitable for beginners. A little homework is all it takes to find the right disc golf course for you:

      In this blog: 

      • We’ll show you how to find a beginner disc golf course. 
      • And how to match / transition your skills to more advanced level courses. 

      Finding a Beginner-Friendly Course

      Imagine this scenario: You just bought your first disc golf discs and now you’re itching to try out this frisbee golf thing at your local course. Not knowing much about the sport, you a

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  1. March 09, 2021

    Disc Golf Dictionary, Volume 1: Flight Basics

    Posted: March 09, 2021
    Categories: Reference
    Tags: understable, turn, terminology, speed, overstable, innova, hyzer, glide, forehand, flight numbers, flight characteristics, fade, disc golf united, disc golf rules, disc golf, dgu, backhand, anhyzer
    When you start playing disc golf, you will hear a lot of new terms referring to throwing styles, shot shapes and scoring. It can be a little intimidating for a beginner. Eventually, the unique terminology of disc…
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  2. December 21, 2020

    Hyzer Vs. Anhyzer—What’s The Difference?

    Posted: December 21, 2020
    Categories: Disc Golf 101
    Tags: wind, which discs should i start with?, weather, understable, turn, spike hyzer, speed, snow, shot selection, roller, release angle, overstable, more distance, mamba, innova, hyzer flip, hyzer, how to throw farther, glide, form, forehand, flight path, flight characteristics, flex shot, flat release, firebird, fade, distance drivers, distance driver, disc stability, disc selection, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf beginner, disc golf, dgu, best discs for beginners, backhand, arm speed, anhyzer
    When you first start playing disc golf, you will start to hear some 
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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
    All disc golfers are working to build their bags with…
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  4. November 19, 2020

    Learn To Throw Flatter In Order To Throw Farther

    Posted: November 19, 2020
    Categories: Disc Golf 101
    Tags: understable, straight flight, shot selection, philo brathwaite, overstable, innova, hyzer, glide, form, flight ratings, flight numbers, flight characteristics, flat release, distance driver, distance, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf beginner, disc golf, arm speed, approach shots, anhyzer
    One of the biggest mistakes that new disc golfers make is having a hyzer release angle. If you are used to playing catch with a cheap 
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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
    “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. September 09, 2020

    What You Need to Know About Disc Flight Numbers

    Posted: September 09, 2020
    Categories: Building Your Bag
    Tags: wraith, which discs should i start with?, understable, turn, the rules of disc golf, straight flight, starter set, starter pack, speed, shryke, shot selection, rules of disc golf, roadrunner, putters, putter, power, overstable, neutral, mid-range, mamba, innova destroyer, innova, golf discs, glide, gator, flying discs, flight ratings, flight path, flight numbers, flight characteristics, firebird, fade, distance driver, distance, disc weight, disc stability, disc selection, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf rules, disc golf beginner, disc golf, dgu, destroyer, boss, blizzard champion, best putters, best discs for beginners, best beginner discs, beginner disc golf, aviar, arm speed, amateur divisions
    Innova Discs was the first company to start putting flight numbers on disc golf discs back in 2009. It’s not a perfect science, but this ratings system is a helpful guide for disc golfers…
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  7. July 13, 2020

    Which Discs Should I Start With?

    Posted: July 13, 2020
    Categories: Disc Golf 101
    Tags: which discs should i start with?, starter set, starter pack, shot selection, putting practice, putter, mid-range discs, mid-range, innova shark, innova roc3, innova mako3, innova aviar, innova, how to throw farther, flight characteristics, distance drivers, disc stability, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf beginner, disc golf, dgu, best discs for beginners, best beginner discs, beginner disc golf, arm speed
    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…
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