Disc Golf.
My love of disc golf, like most things in life, happened by chance. I went with some friends one evening to give disc golf a try. They had played before, years ago, and wanted to give it another run. I did not imagine that I would particularly enjoy the game, but it was something to do.
One game led to another game, and another. I became interested enough to buy my own discs. I watched some videos to improve my throw.
Before I knew it, I was hooked.
As I thought about it, I realized it grabbed me on a few levels:
1. It is a chatty sport - I enjoy conversation and this was a sport that let me do that. I grew up playing baseball, and baseball was enjoyable, but not very talkative. Most sports are all about the game itself. Disc Golf is another way for me to further conversation. I have played a few rounds solo, but this sport is best when played with friends.
2. It makes me walk - Most of my pleasures in life are pretty sedentary. Disc Golf gets me moving. A course it typically 2-3 miles of walking, often at varying elevations.
3. It is FREE - Well, mostly free. I have invested a few hundred dollars in discs and bags, but to go out and play a round only costs you the gas to take you there.
4. Disc collecting - I have a strand of my personality that likes collecting things. Discs tap into that. Discs have three distinct purposes - Driver, mid-range, and putter. A disc will then vary according to a scale on how far it will throw, and where and when it will turn. There is quality of plastic. They also differ in weight from 130-180 grams. Then there is color and print. I presently have around 40 discs... which is probably 25 more than I actually need.
Disc golf is often compared to traditional ball golf, but I actually find it more analogous to miniature golf. In disc golf, you spend a lot of time going around, under, and over obstacles. Big, open power drives exist, but probably on less than a third of the baskets. Some disc golf courses exist entirely within the woods.
Disc golf is often compared to traditional ball golf, but I actually find it more analogous to miniature golf. In disc golf, you spend a lot of time going around, under, and over obstacles. Big, open power drives exist, but probably on less than a third of the baskets. Some disc golf courses exist entirely within the woods.
By the way, disc golf goes great with beer.