Disc Golf

[Fluffdog87 2]

Played in my first tournament this weekend. It was a monthly tournament that they have and I have always thought about trying it out but never did ... until this weekend. I have been playing this course for years and thought that if I could just shoot around +6 I would cash in the tournament. i played the intermediate level and they paid out the top 7 and there were 20 entrants. Well since it was the tournament they had the course set up at almost max difficulty. There were quite a few hole locations that I hadn't seen since I started playing again. Having said that I thought I played okay. I started with 5 pars and then got into some trouble on this long beast of a hole through trees and the hole is set in a circle of trees with two openings. The best shot is generally a roller or if you can throw a HUGE anhyzer then that works as well. As I don't have my arm back for the latter shot I use the roller technique. Well, that didn't work well as it hit the one bush in the fairway that can kill you. So ended up taking double bogey on that one.Then I just made a few mental mistakes and missed a few putts and ended the first round +9 putting me at 16 out of 20. The next round I was really feeling like I could make a charge as I now had a general knowledge of how to work some of the shots better and I felt I had a real good chance to shoot +3 and maybe slip into the money. THe best score of intermediate was -1 and the worst was +14. Well I didn't quite do it and ended up shooting another +9 but I did move up a few places to get 13 out of 20. After this experience I can't wait for the next one. I think that I made quite a few mental mistakes through the day as well as putting poorly on a few instances, but I got into the mindset of trying to make birdies on everything for the last 18 and I guess I really needed to do that but it hurt my score. I could have easily shot a +3, but in most instances where there was an easy par I was going for the birdie and then leaving a bad shot at par.All in all it was a good experience and hopefully next time I will be writing about how I placed or even won the monthly!!

Played with Fargo a few times in Vegas. I am going to be super addicted to this game. I didn't even know we had courses here in Winnipeg but I found 2 about 10 minutes from my house. I'm totally excited even though I suck pretty bad.

great to hear!

I am horrible!!! Putting was terrible today. Had 5 good looks at birdie and only got one. Had four bogeys as well.

Practice your putting a lot inside the circle. 30 ft and in and it will help you out a ton w/ consistency. Also learn to do the x step if you don't already. It'll help a ton. youtube video below

[FARGOpokerND 22]

I've played around with my shot a ton this year...trying the x-step and trying the crow hop (my natural throw). I get around the same distances with both but my hand control is 10x better with my natural crow hop. In other news, Fargo opened a new course which is just extremely long and tough. First time out, I was +8 through 15 when it started raining which would by FAR be my worst round of the year. I took a 9 on one hole though (lol) because it was buried in the trees and my drive went into said trees and it was impossible to get out.Can't wait to go back and make that course my bitch.

[dapokerbum 0]

Played an okay round today ... no real blow up holes. +2 to end the day. Just bought a Fade Tournament bag. I keep buying more discs and now have about 20 total. I think i will stop buying for now, but on the website I bought from you got $5 off if you spent $60 ... so i had to buy a Champion Aviar as well. I liked my KC Pro Aviar, but lost it a few months ago, so we'll see how this one does. I just put my Champion Orc back in the bag after trading it out for the Firebird and I was really getting some strong drives out of it. I think it may be back in my top three favorites ... which are:#1 - Buzz #2 - Orc #3 - Beast

[FARGOpokerND 22]

Played an okay round today ... no real blow up holes. +2 to end the day. Just bought a Fade Tournament bag. I keep buying more discs and now have about 20 total. I think i will stop buying for now, but on the website I bought from you got $5 off if you spent $60 ... so i had to buy a Champion Aviar as well. I liked my KC Pro Aviar, but lost it a few months ago, so we'll see how this one does. I just put my Champion Orc back in the bag after trading it out for the Firebird and I was really getting some strong drives out of it. I think it may be back in my top three favorites ... which are:#1 - Buzz #2 - Orc #3 - Beast

So close to my fav 3#1 Buzz#2 Orc#3 Sidewinder

[dapokerbum 0]

Got my new disc golf bag yesterday and yes all 20 of my discs fit with room for about three more if I really squeezed them in. Really stoked to not have to leave any discs at the house. I was switching out a few drivers and mid ranges every few months and sometimes I really wanted a disc that was at the house. No more of that!Also, played three rounds this weekend. Posted a +3, +3, and +4

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Finally played again ... +5 round.

[FARGOpokerND 22]

Shot for first time in awhile...+5 at tough course...really happy with my putting today.

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Played over the weekend and shot a +1. Solid round for me. Had a great birdie from 40 ft.

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Shot a +4 today. They have the course set up for the tournament this week, so there were some dicey locations. Felt pretty solid though.

[dapokerbum 0]

FINALLY!!! Shot -2 today. No bogeys and two birdies. Putting was solid today.

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Feeling good again with my game. Shot a +1. Also, I just bought a Star Destroyer. I was considering the Katana or the groove, however, I heard the Destroyer was like a Groove but just a tad easier to throw. First shot i had lead to an awesome birdie. Uphill 360 yards through a tree lined fairway. Actually had it heading toward the trees, but it turned like a pro shot and wound up 5 feet from the basket after an awesome skip.

[GOCUBSGO 77]

Looking to pick up disc golf as a regular hobby and I have a few questions. Been out quite a few times with buddies, but never really took it serious. More of an excuse to go out and drink than anything. I've realized I'm not half bad though. I don't own any of my own discs, but I'd like to pick a few up for the summer. What are some good beginning/intermediate discs? Currently I'm throwing an Orc off the tee, a variety of mid range discs, and a Rhino for a putter. I have no idea how stable of a disc I want/need off the tee and what I should look for in mid range discs. I do like my putter though. When it comes to buying different discs, is it all a matter of preference? Are there certain discs that everyone should have in their bag?

[Fluffdog87 2]

For a new discer that plans to play a good ammount 5-8 discs is good. A standard small disc bag is a good idea then. Aviar putter 170-175gRoc 175g for mid to long range control shotsEagle 172g long straighter shots2-3 ultra long range drivers 172-175gVALKYRIESTARFIRE, BEASTand for your bomb it long disc a BOSS is a great option.http://innovadiscs.com/discs.html

Looking to pick up disc golf as a regular hobby and I have a few questions. Been out quite a few times with buddies, but never really took it serious. More of an excuse to go out and drink than anything. I've realized I'm not half bad though. I don't own any of my own discs, but I'd like to pick a few up for the summer. What are some good beginning/intermediate discs? Currently I'm throwing an Orc off the tee, a variety of mid range discs, and a Rhino for a putter. I have no idea how stable of a disc I want/need off the tee and what I should look for in mid range discs. I do like my putter though. When it comes to buying different discs, is it all a matter of preference? Are there certain discs that everyone should have in their bag?