The Fundamentals of

Disc Golf

-Aaron’s Take
The question on everyone’s mind…
Is it mandatory to smoke marijuana
while on the disc golf course?
Not anymore.
Quick Primer on Disc Golf and Covid-19

The popularity of disc golf is GROWING

 One of the best sports to play for social distancing.

 Super kid friendly sport if your child can’t talk back yet.

 JomezPro, the leading disc golf YouTube channel, more

than doubled their subscribers this year (250K total subs).

 Based on a rigorous scientific study of me talking to one

dude that owns a disc golf pro shop in Michigan, disc sales
are up 800% this year.
Pressing Questions, pt. 1

 How do I play disc golf?

– It’s the same concept as traditional golf, except you throw a
disc at a basket instead of hitting a ball with a club.

 How much does it cost to play a round?

– Because you pay more than $750 per year in taxes, every
public course is free. A select few private courses cost $5.

 How much does it cost to build a course?

– Excluding land, it costs ~$20K to build an 18-hole course.

 What do courses look like?

– Let’s see!
Disc Golf Courses – Open Holes

Blue Mountain Disc Golf Course, Lolo National Forest, MT Stanley Disc Golf Course, Stanley ID

50 Acre Disc Golf Course, Chicago IL Cape Henlopen Disc Golf Course, Lewes DE
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Disc Golf Courses – Wooded Holes

Flip City Disc Golf Course, Shelby MI Dragon Ridge Disc Golf Course, Camdenton MO

Pier Park Disc Golf Course, Portland OR Mobley Field, San Diego CA
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Disc Golf Courses – Hazards

The Willows Disc Golf Course, Winona MN The Breakers Disc Golf Course, West Olive MI

The Canyons Disc Golf Course, Joliet IL The Canyons Disc Golf Course, Joliet IL
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Disc Golf Courses in Chicagoland
Courses I’ve visited (Google only displays the first 50 for some reason )
How do I throw a disc?
The Backhand
The Forehand
The Putt
Advanced Throws
Pressing Questions, pt. 2

 How many discs do I need?

– You can play with one, but it’s best to start with a fairway
driver, a mid-range, and a putter

 Why are there different types of discs?

– Because God made them that way. So jot that down.

 What makes discs different from one another?

– Discs differ based on four attributes
• Speed
• Glide
• Turn
• Fade
Visualization of
Disc Ratings

-Speed is how far it

can go

-Glide is how long

it can stay in the air

-Turn is the break

right at the
beginning of the
flight

-Fade is how hard it

breaks left towards
the end of the flight
Disc Type Overview
Disc Type Overview
Building the Bag. You’ll want different discs for different situations – wind, obstacles, etc.

Putters Approach Fairway Drivers Distance Drivers

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My totally reasonable disc golf collection.

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