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         Disc Golf 101 Reference

        The Best Disc Golf Courses for Beginners

        Disc Golf United - 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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    • Disc Golf 101 Reference

      The Best Disc Golf Courses for Beginners

      Disc Golf United - 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

       The Rules of Disc Golf

      New PDGA Rules for 2022: Additional Updates

      Disc Golf United - May 04, 2022

      We’ve been featuring some of the most notable PDGA rules changes for 2022 on the DGU Blog. Click below to read each article in full:

      Today, we will cover the rest of the rule changes you should know about. If you are playing in

      The Rules of Disc Golf

      New PDGA Rules for 2022: Completing the Hole

      Disc Golf United - April 27, 2022

      Changes to How the Disc Can Land in the Basket

      One of the more controversial PDGA rule changes for 2022 is not necessarily a new rule. It is technically a reversal to an older version of the same disc golf rule. It affects Rule 807, which is focused on “Completing the Hole.” Specifically, it has to do with how the disc can end up in (or on) the basket in order to consider the hole complete for any given player.

      Here is the amended PDGA Rule 807.B:

      In order to complete a hole with a basket target, the thrower must release the disc and it must come to rest supported by the tray or the chains below the chain support.

      The Old Rule

      In years past, this Rule 807 more specifically sta

       The Rules of Disc Golf

      New PDGA Rules for 2022: Mandatories

      Disc Golf United - April 20, 2022

      As of January 2022, there were a few important updates to PDGA rules. Last week, we covered the new OB relief rules. Today, we want to talk about the updated mandatory (aka “mando”) rules. The altered rules more clearly define the vertical and horizontal planes of the mando and what is considered “restricted” air space. These new changes related to the regulations found in rule 804.01 in the PDGA’s Official Rules of Disc Golf.

      What is a Disc Golf Mando?

      First, it helps to clarify what a mandatory is in disc golf. You can read our previous article (

       The Rules of Disc Golf

      New Disc Golf Rules for 2022: OB Relief

      Disc Golf United - April 13, 2022

      PDGA tournament season is here. Sanctioned events are happening everywhere and the number of tournaments will only increase as we get deeper into spring and summer. There were several new and updated rules enacted by the PDGA as of January 1, 2022. In this series, we will be covering the most notable changes to the PDGA rulebook for this year.

      Out-of-Bounds Relief & Legal Stance

      Today, let’s focus on the new OB relief rules for 2022. PDGA rule 806.02 has been updated to what many are now calling the “semicircle” rule. The primary change is that a player whose disc has come to rest out-of-bounds now has more flexibility where they can take their meter relief. You can read the full 806.02 Out-of-Bounds rule

      Tournament Prep

      Improving Your Mental Game for Disc Golf Tournaments

      Disc Golf United - April 06, 2022

      The mental game is something that many disc golfers struggle with when it comes to competitive tournament play. You may be great every time you play a casual round with friends. However, something goes haywire in your brain when you step up to the first tee in a big PDGA event. Then, there are some players who are able to “turn it on” and seem to play better when there’s added tournament pressure.

      Physical Skills vs. Mental Toughness

      Many disc golfers have the physical skills to become a touring pro. They can throw far and are good on the putting green. However their disc golf game doesn’t always translate in tournament play. When it comes to elite disc golf, the mental game takes on a major role and is what sets apart the professional disc golfer from the casual player. Top professionals like Calvin Heimburg know how to stay focused and motivated, no matter what challenges they face on the disc golf course. They kn

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. July 16, 2020

    The Basics of Disc Golf Etiquette

    Posted: July 16, 2020
    Categories: The Rules of Disc Golf
    Tags: the rules of disc golf, innova, disc golf united, disc golf tournament, disc golf rules, disc golf etiquette, disc golf beginner, disc golf, dgu
    Author: Adrian Southern
    The more you play disc golf, the more you will pick up on common etiquette while out on the course. Some etiquette breaches can actually result in rules violations (and penalty strokes) in tournament play. At first,…
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