Any other Disc Golfers here?

[ferzle]

Originally Posted by Wytefang

I was around in the 70's (yeah, I'm an old duffer) but I never ever heard the expression 'disc golf' until recent years.

The term is used in the patent for the first disc pole hole in 1976.
Sometime around 1984 or 1985 the Professional Disc Golf Association was
founded. So, the name of the sport has been disc golf for at least
22 years.

I think your thoughts about it having a new name is probably because
you are actually hearing it being talked about more in recent years.
When I was a kid, I played frisbee golf on our farm. I, like most
people then and still now, though that frisbee golf is just a made-up
game people play in their back yards. It wasn't until some time around
1999 that I discovered that there were real courses and it was a real
sport. So, those who know that the sport actually does exist call it
disc golf, as it has been called for wel over 20 years. Those who have
never heard of the formal sport refer to it as frisbee golf.

It's like the example that was brought up earlier--copy machines are
referred to as Xeroxes, and tissues are called Kleenex, etc. Just
because most people refer to something with a given name does not
mean that it is the real name of the thing.

Why do you think it was changed to make it more highbrow?
And how is "disc golf" any more highbrow and less casual than
"frisbee golf"? If nothing else, what is wrong with the argument
that it CAN'T be called frisbee golf because of trademarks?

[Scape_Scrub11]

Soon I am heading down to Madison to play in the Mad City Open it's gunna be a blast!

[ej]

My first exposure to Disc Golf was a Donald Duck comic back when I was 8. Imagine my surprise 12 years later when I found out it was a real thing.

[Scape_Scrub11]

Originally Posted by ej

My first exposure to Disc Golf was a Donald Duck comic back when I was 8. Imagine my surprise 12 years later when I found out it was a real thing.

[Fl0ydski]

I started playing back in 97 or 98. But it wasn't till 3 years ago that we got the courses locally (for me). But I still have my original set of discs from back then. And the putter I use isn't even made anymore...it had a uniquely different shape to its edge...more squarish [ instead of the sleek
shaped sideways V < or ( of the typical Innova|Discraft. It is called a Pirahnah. What I really like about it is that it is floppy and less rigid, and when it hits the chains man it just wraps around them and drops in the cage.

I typically perfer the heavier weighted discs (175+ grams). And I have an all 180g Saftey Cone orange set (ie. Putter/Approach/Driver).

Speaking of Tourneys. The Local club is having an "ACES" tournement sponsored by Innova. So, while there is little to no chance I'll ACe any of the holes, I am entering anyway just to get the 2 Prototype discs that will be available for all the entries. ($20 for entry fee).

~Floyd

[ej]

Originally Posted by Scape_Scrub11

Wow... even when I'm not joking I can make 'em laugh. What should I do with my new-found powers?

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

I'm curious to know those of you who play Frizbee Golf - what's you disc collection like? I have one disc, but I've met players with 7-8. Are they all really necessary?

Originally Posted by AgentX-127

Not so interested in Disc Golf, but I would like to hear more about this Philip Jose Farmer get together!
(Just finished reading "The Fabulous Riverboat.")

THREADJACK:

It was in 2002 for the 50th anniversary of The Lovers. I won't even tell which one of those people is me in the pictures. I look horrible.
The fan site I was in correspondence was this one:
http://www.pjfarmer.com/ I have some artwork there!

I found my way to PJF through my love of ERB and his Tarzan books.
You probably know Farmer is a humungous Tarzan/ERB fan, so I was immediately enthralled that a modern author had done his versions of the ape man.
My favorite PJF stuff is his Lord Tyger (which I had him autograph), and his World of Tiers books.
I liked his Riverboat series as well - I submitted a sketch of Kazz & de Greystoke.

[Supergeek]

No, you don't need a dozen discs to have fun. I have probably eight or so and I need a new putter.
All you really need is about three.

1. Driver - To maximize your distance on longer holes. They tend to be overstable and will fade hard to the left as they slow down for a right handed player.

2. mid-range - For shorter holes. They tend to not fade as much as a driver. I like the Roc or the Shark.

3. putter - They are the most like a regular frisbee. I like the soft putters like a Magnet or Avatar.

There are a ton of different discs for turning right, rolling, s-curves and so on.
Now I might just have to go pitch a few after work.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Originally Posted by Supergeek

No, you don't need a dozen discs to have fun. I have probably eight or so and I need a new putter.
All you really need is about three.

1. Driver - To maximize your distance on longer holes. They tend to be overstable and will fade hard to the left as they slow down for a right handed player.

2. mid-range - For shorter holes. They tend to not fade as much as a driver. I like the Roc or the Shark.

3. putter - They are the most like a regular frisbee. I like the soft putters like a Magnet or Avatar.

There are a ton of different discs for turning right, rolling, s-curves and so on.
Now I might just have to go pitch a few after work.

This is good to know.
I didni't think too many discs were needed.
I talked to a guy who had a carrying case with about eight discs.
He told me owned too many and eventually gave his excess to friends who were just starting out.
I'm saving your insight for reference.
Thanks SuperGeek!

[Fl0ydski]

Originally Posted by Hex_Enduction_Hour

I'm curious to know those of you who play Frizbee Golf - what's you disc collection like? I have one disc, but I've met players with 7-8. Are they all really necessary?

Man, that is like asking us Scaper fanatics if all these expansions are really necessary! Answer: Ab_So_Lut_ely!

All kidding aside. A ton of discs aren't necessary for the enjoyment of the game. But there are several reasons why I cycle my collection by 2-4 discs a year.

1. Particular discs fly better for me than others. Or I develope into a style that would be better suited for a certain type of disc. (I don't particularly like how hard the Valkyrie breaks at the end of the through. So I will likely replace it with a Orc or Wraith.) I am always trying out a variety
of weights and different putters(typically the Aviar).

2. The Holy grail. The never ending quest for that PERFECT disc. Most currently for me is the JLS Pro (tie die) which flies straight as an arrow and flies and flies and flies... Love this disc. And my new OMEGA supersoft for approach and putting. (The grippy texture I especially like from this disc).

3. The particular course. If its open and mostly long strights, I'll bring
long distance, light breaking discs. If its woody and tight, this usually forces me to bring an almost completely different set of driver and approach.

4. Old discs. They start to get a little dryer & stiffer and loose some of the soft,grippy nature they had when they were new. (Usually takes a couple of seasons of use...but it does happen). I try not to leave them in my car anymore, I bought a nice bag for them. And I try to keep them in a moderate to cool temperatured area for storage.

5. Extra discs allow you to get other friends into the game with no cost up front...till the bug bites them, of course!

~Floyd

[Supergeek]

Another fun tidbit that I found out is that Texas has the most courses (14 followed by Iowa with 127 and Cali. with 116.

Here's a link to the pdga course directory.
http://www.pdga.com/course/index.php

[ferzle]

I'll give the short version of why someone would carry many discs.
I carry between 10-13 during a round, and here is why:

First, some terminology/disc golf basics:
I will assume a disc is thrown right handed with a backhand throw or
left handed with a forearm throw. If you throw the opposite, reverse
lefts and rights...

When a disc slows down, it always wants to turn left. Hopefully you
have noticed this. When you throw a disc so that it turns left, it is
called a hyzer shot. When you make the disc do the opposite of
what it normally does, that is, go left to right, it is called an anhyzer
shot. Throwing an anhyzer is also called "turning a disc over".

I carry 2 or 3 putters. One is my main putter, for use within 40 or
so feet of the basket. When shooting from 40-100 feet, or when I need
the disc to turn over, I throw my second putter. My third is used when
I need more hyzer on the putt.

I carry 4-6 mid range discs. These are easier to control than long
range discs. I have 2 that anhyzer very well, 2 that go pretty straight,
and 1-2 that hyzer pretty well.

I have about 6 drivers, for reasons similar to the midrange discs.
I have one that I can really turn over, one I can turn over slightly,
1 or 2 that go pretty straight, one that goes straight and turns at
the end, and one that turns really hard to get around corners.

The other reason to carry multiple discs is in case one is lost or
broken during the round. In a tournament, losing your putter or
a particular driver can be very bad, so you have backup discs or
at least ones that are close enough to get you through the round.

In Golf, one carries clubs for different lengths. In disc golf, one carries
discs for different lengths, but more importantly for different directions.

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