• Beginning Disc Golf
    Fun

    Disc Golf Beginnings

    “You’ve never heard of disc golf?” asked Matt. “No,” I replied, “What is it?” “It’s like golf but you throw discs into a basket.” “Baskets?  What kind of baskets?” “They’re poles with chains on them and a basket at the bottom.  Discs are like Frisbees but they’re smaller and heavier and Frisbee is about form but disc golf is all about power.”

  • Putter Flick Shot
    Tips and Advice

    Flick Putting

    Consider this scenario.  You’re 100 ft from the basket with several trees directly in your line.  The straight line is blocked, an anhyzer won’t work because of the trees, a hyzer won’t work because there isn’t enough room for the arc.  You should probably consider a layup to guarantee the next shot.  But, what if you change your pivot foot and try flick putting?

  • Chain Ringer Gear Disc Golf Bag
    Product Review

    Chain Ringer Gear Bag Review

    Chain Ringer Gear is a new disc golf equipment company that is breaking into the market with bags.  Their Ultimate Disc Golf Starter Bag is a new entry point disc golf bag that has many unique features to make it stand out.  At $22, this new Chain Ringer Gear bag should make for a serious consideration as a small bag for beginners or for experienced players throwing quick rounds.

  • Putting with finger on rim
    Tips and Advice

    Putting With Finger On Rim

    During one of my first rounds of disc golf in 2002 I lined up for my first disc golf putt with my index finger on the rim of my Discraft Elite Z Putt’r.  My mentor, Matt, immediately corrected me and sternly stated, “Never putt with your finger on the rim!”.  Matt never provided a compelling reason against using my index finger to support the putter, he only warned me that that it can cause unbalanced putts and suggested that many people carry this habit over from throwing Ultimate discs or casual Frisbees. So, is it okay to put with your index finger on the rim of your disc golf putter?

  • Setting up in the disc golf approach zone
    Tips and Advice

    Mind Your Misses

    January in Michigan brings cold weather and snow.  Today I played several rounds after a winter storm layered ice on top of an inch of snow.  The ground was firm enough in most places that it didn’t even collapse under my feet.  As a result, every putt posed an interesting question: do I go for the make or just lay up?  What is the proper strategy in the Approach Zone?

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