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- It's simple and fun!!
- Disc
golf is much the same concept as traditional golf. The object
is to get the disc into the basket in as few shots as possible.
- We
tend to have 18 hole courses and we share some of the same
vocabulary e.g. pars, birdies, putters, drivers.
- We
have special discs which fly a lot further than the typical
Frisbee used for recreational throw and catch. The world
record throw is 250m, but 100m is a good throw for a good
player.
- In
disc golf you chose your "driver" according to
the desired flight trajectory and wind conditions. It's
quite amazing what can be done. It's possible to start a
disc on a slight left curve, which then turns into a right
curve and back to a left curve.
- Disc
golf is easy to play recreationally and the whole family
can play together, including grandparents! Beware though,
once you get hooked you'll want to master all the different
discs and shots!
- Frisbee
Disc Golf started in the 1970's and today there are over
1500 courses worldwide. Many are in north america, but Scandinavia
is well represented. here in Britain we have a dozen courses
with baskets.
- For
more information on the sport in Britain see the British
Disc Golf Association (UK governing body) www.bdga.org.uk
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