Tips for Disc Golfers

One of the many good things about disc golf is that it’s quite easy to get started with. We’ve put together our tips below to make it easier to begin playing disc golf. We also welcome you to call us or visit our stores so we can help you.

Disc golf is an easy sport to get started with. Don’t let the little details get in the way of you learning. Grab some discs, head to your local course, and give it a shot. We’re here to help you along the way.

Our staff is happy to help with all your disc golf needs.

Disc Golf In a Nutshell

  1. Disc golf is a social sport that is easy to get started with.
  2. Disc golf is most often played on public disc golf courses at no cost.
  3. Disc golf courses most often consist of 9 or 18 holes.
  4. The goal of disc golf is to play the course with as few throws as possible — just like traditional golf.
  5. Disc golf can be played alone, with a friend, or in a group. The maximum group size is typically five people so that other course users won’t have to wait too much. It’s common to let smaller groups play through.
  6. Safety is important: use caution whenever you throw.
  7. Throwing order: During gameplay, the player furthest from the basket throws the next throw while others follow the game behind the player or far enough.
  8. Respect nature - do not damage bushes and trees and do not litter.
  9. Respect other players and people in the area.
  10. The most important thing is to have fun!

This is Disc Golf – Introductory Video

Complete Rules of Disc Golf

If you’re interested in rules, we recommend you to read the official rules of disc golf. The international governing body of disc golf is called the PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) and they are responsible for the rules.

View Official PDGA Rules - https://www.pdga.com/rules/official-rules-disc-golf

Disc Golf Courses

Our home country, Finland, has the highest density of disc golf courses per capita (2022). Finland has almost 1000 courses from the southernmost tip to up north in Lapland. It’s easier to begin by playing open courses in parks rather than densely wooded courses. Naturally, shorter holes are typically easier than longer holes. Short holes are less than 100 meters.

You’ll find courses near you in several ways:

Lost Discs in Disc Golf

Disc golfers of all skill levels lose discs. It’s just part of the sport. If you find a lost disc, do your best to try and locate the owner if they have their information marked on the disc. It’s common to write your name and phone number on the inside rim of the disc to help identify yourself as the owner.