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What is Disc Golf?
Disc golf is played like traditional golf. Instead of using a ball and clubs, players throw a flying disc, similar to a "Frisbee®". The sport, which was first played formally in the early 1970's, shares with "ball golf" the goal of completing a hole in the fewest number of strokes -- or throws!
How is the Game Played?
Disc golfers begin play by throwing a disc toward an elevated target, often called a "Pole Hole™". As a player progresses through the hole, he or she must throw each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw landed. Trees, shrubs, and terrain changes provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. At the finish of the hole, the "putt" lands in the elevated target and the hole is complete.
Similar to "Ball Golf"
Disc golf shares many of the same joys and and challenges as traditional "ball" golf, whether you're sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. However, there are a number of key differences. First, disc golf rarely requires a greens fee or dictates that you rent a cart. With disc golf, you never get stuck with a bad "tee time." Disc golf is typically played in public parks and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status.
Anyone Can Play Disc Golf
Disc golfers range from school age to old age, making it an excellent lifetime fitness sport. Whether players are specially-abled or disabled, disc golf is so easy to learn that no one is excluded.
Where Do You Play Disc Golf?
Permanent disc golf courses are located in 29 countries worldwide -- and over 2,500 courses can be found throughout the United States and Canada.
Why Should You Play Disc Golf?
More people are taking up recreational activities in an effort to improve their health and quality of life. With its combination of upper and lower body conditioning, mental concentration, and manual dexterity, disc golf is a great choice for a "lifetime sport." Another great attribute of disc golf is its low cost. A pro quality disc coats around $10.00 and it only takes one to play. A round of disc golf only takes one to two hours to complete and is often free to play at a local public park. Of course there's also the sheer fun of the game, no matter what your age or skill level. Play disc golf, the sport of the future!
So... How Do You Get Started?
It's as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Get a Disc.
2. Get a Map and Scorecard.
3. Get yourself to the Albion Disc Golf Course in Victory Park and have some fun!
(Text adapted from "What is Disc Golf?" by the Professional Disc Golf Association.)
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