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        Disc Golf 101

        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.

        What Are the Best Beginner Discs?

        Innova Starter SetThe biggest question we get at DGU is

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      What to Do the Night Before a Disc Golf Tournament

      Disc Golf United - October 21, 2021

      Whether you are playing in your very first disc golf tournament or your hundredth, there is always some excitement the night before an event. Nervousness, anxiety, confidence, game planning—these are all thoughts that may be running through your head. It’s important to channel that energy, as well as mentally and physically prepare for the day ahead. Here are a few helpful tips we recommend:

      Hydrate

      Man drinking waterBeing properly hydrated requires more than just drinking a lot of water the day of the event. In fact, it’s a good idea to start hydrating at least a few days befor

      Building Your Bag

      What Are the Best Disc Golf Snacks?

      Disc Golf United - October 13, 2021

      Whether you are out for a casual round of disc golf or are playing a full-day disc golf tournament, you have to find ways to keep your energy up. Of course, hydration is necessary. It’s also smart to pack some snacks in your disc golf bag.

      So, what are the best disc golf snacks? Here are some of our favorites:

      Trail Mix

      trail mixWhen the Jomez Pro boys did their first season of Showmez during quarantine, they did a bracket-style Munch Madness tournament to determine the best disc g

      Tournament Prep

      Course Practice: Developing Your Game Plan for Each Hole

      Disc Golf United - October 08, 2021

      If you are looking to improve your disc golf skills and achieve more consistent tournament performances, practice makes all the difference. This is true whether you are playing as an Open professional or a Recreational amateur. Mental and physical preparation are both key to success in disc golf, just like any competitive sport.

      You Against the Course

      Gregg Barsby lining up throwThe best players in the world see themselves as “playing against the course” in the early rounds of any big tournament. Ultimately, you can’t control how your competitors play, so it pays to focus on one hole at a

      Tournament Prep

      Get Your Body Ready for a Long Day of Tournament Disc Golf

      Disc Golf United - September 15, 2021

      When you are getting ready to play a disc golf tournament, you should take the time to prepare mentally and physically. Today, we want to talk about physical preparation. What can you do to get your body ready for a long day of tournament disc golf?

      Many PDGA-sanctioned events require you to play two rounds in a day. These are very long days. Pace of play is always slower in a disc golf tournament setting compared to casual rounds. There’s a lot of waiting around and it’s easy for the body to stiffen up in between throws. Even when you have one round a day with tee times, you can expect a pretty long day of disc golf.

      Physical preparation will not only hel

      Building Your Bag

      Top 10 Disc Golf Accessories for Disc Golfers

      Disc Golf United - September 02, 2021

      You have your favorite disc golf bag. It’s full of your favorite discs. What other accessories do you need to carry? Whether you are playing a casual round or a multi-round tournament, there is some gear that is vital to include. Then, there are a few other extras that are nice to have in the bag if you have the space.

      Here are DGU’s top 10 disc golf accessories for your bag:

      1. Towel

      Some kind of towel (or multiple towels) is an absolute must to have on or in your disc golf bag. You need to be able to dry off discs during dewy morning rounds or on rainy days. Towels are also useful to

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      What is Ultimate (aka “Ultimate Frisbee”)?

      Disc Golf United - August 27, 2021

      What used to be known as ultimate Frisbee is now simply known as ultimate. This is a fun and exciting sport. Many disc golfers came from ultimate backgrounds, while some avid disc golfers are just discovering this other flying disc sport themselves.

      At one point, there were almost two sides of the fence. You were either an ultimate player or a disc golfer. Now, that gap has been bridged significantly as both sports become more and more mainstream. Many of today’s top disc golf professionals came from ultimate backgrounds, including Team Innova’s own “Big Sexy” duo of Nate Sexton and Jeremy Koling. Of course, we all know one of the best professional ultimate players ever, Brodie Smith, has brought a lot of new eyes to disc golf since he joined the PDGA.

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  1. January 07, 2021

    Reducing Anger and Frustration on the Disc Golf Course

    Posted: January 07, 2021
    Categories: The Rules of Disc Golf
    Tags: rules of disc golf, penalty, pdga, jeremy koling, innova, etiquette, disc golf united, disc golf rules, disc golf, dgu, courtesy violation, big jerm
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Like all sports, disc golf can be filled with many emotions. Throughout your average round, there will be some highs and lows, and then some fairly boring moments in between. When the pressure is on and you're…
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  2. December 03, 2020

    What is a Disc Golf "Hazard" Penalty?

    Posted: December 03, 2020
    Categories: The Rules of Disc Golf
    Tags: usdgc, tournament play, the rules of disc golf, rules of disc golf, provisional, penalty, pdga-sanctioned tournament, pdga tournament, pdga rules, pdga divisions, out of bounds, ob stroke, ob penalty, ob line, ob, innova, hazard, free relief, first disc golf tournament, disc golf united, disc golf tournament, disc golf tips, disc golf rules, disc golf, dgu, competitive, bunker
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Tournament rules for disc golf can sometimes get a little more complex depending on the natural landscape of the course or the tournament director’s desired layout. We all know about out-of-bounds penalties and…
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  3. October 27, 2020

    How to Avoid Falling Putts and Foot Faults

    Posted: October 27, 2020
    Categories: The Rules of Disc Golf
    Tags: rules of disc golf, putting, putter, penalty, pdga, mini marker disc, innova, foot fault, falling putt, disc golf united, disc golf rules, disc golf, dgu, circle 1
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Even though they do happen from time to time, you rarely see foot faults called in professional tournaments anymore. After the 
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  4. September 16, 2020

    You Missed the Mando. Now What?

    Posted: September 16, 2020
    Categories: The Rules of Disc Golf
    Tags: winthrop gold, usdgc, united states disc golf championship, triple-mando, rules of disc golf, pdga rules, pdga, mandos, mando tree, mando rules, mando pole, mando line, mando, mandatory, mandatories, innova, double-mando, disc golf united, disc golf rules, disc golf, dgu
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Many disc golf holes have mandatory trees or light poles. We just call them “mandos.” A mando on a disc golf course means that your throw must travel around one specific side of that…
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  5. 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
    Author: Adrian Southern
    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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  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. August 13, 2020

    How to Take Relief from OB

    Posted: August 13, 2020
    Categories: The Rules of Disc Golf
    Tags: rules of disc golf, provisional, out of bounds, ob stroke, ob relief, ob penalty, ob line, innova, free relief, disc golf united, disc golf rules, disc golf, dgu
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Taking an out of bounds (OB) penalty stroke is never fun. It can derail your momentum, whether you are in a casual disc golf round or an important tournament round. It’s basically an…
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