FrisbeeGolf Friday

Jack Tupp’s disc golf takes for the week of May 5th, 2024

May 3, 2024May 4, 2024 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, disc golf book, disc golf gifts, Disc Golf Lessons, FrisbeeGolf Friday

Happy FrisbeeGolf Friday to ya! Here in Santa Cruz, today kicks off the Amateur version of the Masters Cup, one of the longest-running tournaments in disc golf on one of the sport’s most storied courses.

*Paul McBeth at the 2016 Masters Cup. Photo courtesy of Innova.*

This event (the professional version, taking place next weekend) was part of every iteration of disc golf’s professional tour— PDGA Supertour, PDGA National Tour, and then the Disc Golf Pro Tour. After 2022, when tickets sold for $20+ and media passes were required, the DGPT eliminated the Masters Cup from its schedule, opting for venues better suited for spectator attendance and strong cell signals to accommodate a smooth live broadcast.

As I note in my book (written when the DGPT and now-defunct Disc Golf World Tour were brand new), we have a catch-22 quandary with disc golf as a spectator sport. The most exciting and interesting disc golf happens when players are required to navigate objects a good part of the time. DGPT CEO Jeff Spring must consider two sides of the equation, though: the product itself, and the packaging and presentation of that product.

*Jack Tupp’s media pass for the 2022 Masters Cup.*

Last weekend, disc golf’s first Major (with a capital “M”) event of 2024 took place in Morton, IL, on a very wooded course. One major point of discussion after it concluded thrillingly was the venue’s role in producing exciting action. Another was the fact that newly employed technology makes broadcasting in wooded locations much more doable than even last year.

My hope (and belief) is that improved tech and a demand to see top players take on technical courses get the Masters Cup back in the DGPT shuffle. We want more of this!

Disc Golf Tech

Have you tried using a rangefinder in disc golf yet? Bushnell is a leading optics company that first embraced the sport of disc golf around 10 years ago. They designed a rangefinder specifically for disc golf and are one of the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s most recognizable sponsors from outside the disc golf world.

If you know all about rangefinders and are considering buying one, Bushnell is having a sale on their website for the next couple of weeks. $154.99 is a good price for what the Edge Disc Golf Rangefinder delivers, and as I like to mention often, we’re fortunate to play a very inexpensive sport, leaving funds available for cool gadgets and tools like rangefinders, disc golf shoes, and smart disc training devices.

If you’re not yet familiar with rangefinders, watch the video on the Edge product page. I love it because it’s accurate, super easy to use, and displays distance in feet or meters, user’s choice. I can’t say how many times I’ve assumed I had 160 feet to the hole and threw the exact shot I wanted only to see it come up 40 feet short because, in reality, the target was 200 feet away. Now I check the distance with my Edge rangefinder and trust it rather than my faulty eyes.

The newest model also includes “Z-Mode,” enabling disc golfers to know the exact elevation change between their lie and the target. This feature is possibly an even bigger game-changer than knowing accurate distance. How many times have you failed to notice a subtle uphill slope that sneakily requires a 200-foot effort to execute a 140-foot upshot?

The Bushnell Edge will feed you accurate and useful data about the shot you’re facing in the moment, which is great, but there’s more! Regular use will also help you better understand your own capabilities (and limits). Knowing how far it is between here and there isn’t very useful for decision-making until you’re also familiar with how far you can throw each disc, in each situation. Train and play with a rangefinder, and that will happen!

In the News

Stuff Made Here is a YouTube channel with more than 4 million subscribers. They created what the host referred to as “Basically a Disc Golf Bazooka.” Obviously this thing isn’t ready for production and, haha, not PDGA legal. But as one commenter points out, maybe it or something like it can be used to assign disc flight numbers based on actual science.

In Australia, a similar story of grassroots disc golf growth unfolds. Good on ya, Dean O’Loughlin and the Horsham Rural City Council! Thanks to Innova, another new course will be unveiled at the upcoming FLoydFest in Check, VA.

Tip of the Week

I was working with a client yesterday on driving, and for a break and change of pace, we played a few holes. On the green I noted the lack of spin on his putts made it hard for him to achieve much range. I showed him a simple way to generate spin while still maintaining straight line discipline. I wrote this post 11 years ago, but it still holds up and at least one guy is going to be hitting more putts now because of it.

If you have a question, or comment, or whatever, hit me up! Until next time, remember: “Aim with your Body, Throw with your Body.”

Jack Tupp’s curated collection of disc golf news, takes, tips, and stuff for the week of April 14th, 2024

April 19, 2024April 23, 2024 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, disc reviews, FrisbeeGolf Friday

Hey there, it’s been a minute, but welcome back to FrisbeeGolf Friday!

Kristin Tattar, as usual, teed off in the final group in today’s DGPT event in Nashville. She isn’t in the lead after round 1, but that will probably change. Her events always have the feel of the fastest runner in a relay race who is behind when she is handed the baton and immediately begins steadily stalking the pack. A few moments of observation is enough to see the inevitability of it all.

I am a huge fan of Tattar because she focuses on playing disc golf at the highest level rather than the many ancillary opportunities that come with success on the course. Specifically, she is driven by the quest for lower scores rather than the need to constantly “produce content.”

*Kristin Tattar’s eyes are on the prize. Photo: DGPT.*

Our sport has a history of top players allowing these two elements to become imbalanced after achieving a level of success, along with others who use disc golf as a vehicle for their “platform” from the get-go. Brodie Smith leaps to mind as an example of the latter, but as I wrote back in 2020 to each their own. His sidekick Ezra actually came close to winning a week or two ago, so who says you can’t have it all, at least for a little while?

How cool is it, though, to watch an elite athlete practice their craft, dedicated to squeezing every drop from the massive reservoir of potential with which they were blessed?

Check out this recent interview of Tattar to see why I think she is unlikely to fall from her current level of play anytime soon. If her competitors want to see those steely eyes on the lead card less often they will need to come up to her. Barring injury, I see the Kristin Tattar disc golf machine continuing to roll along.

jack tupp disc photo

I love capturing disc golf in photos. This one of my pal A. seems to resemble a ball golf swing follow-through as he arcs his back to execute a technical turnover upshot using just the right mix of extra spin and angle.

jack tupp disc golf terminology

In case you missed it, my most recent instructional post explains “Arm Brain,” a term used here at School of Disc Golf. I made it up one day in a lesson as I was attempting to explain an athlete’s tendency to revert to old, flawed mechanics— and specifically what things trigger that mistake.

Most of my clients come to me using primarily their arms to throw, and we change that by focusing on improved timing, balance, and use of the largest muscles to supply most of the power. Arm Brain becomes a named adversary for us to resist and overcome by focusing on the action and effort rather than the intended result.

disc golf stuff report

I received a couple pretty exciting packages in the mail this week. First was a copy of the board game Birdie Pro! from Steve Dodge. I am lining up a good group of testers that will include disc golfers, board game junkies, and hopefully a non-disc golfer, if I can find one!

Expect a report on the experience soon.

Two days after receiving the box from New England, another arrived from thousands of miles away in the exact opposite direction— China. A new (to the U.S. market) company called X-Com sent me a selection of their lineup to try, in various plastic blends named for planetary bodies. Mars is premium and Earth is baseline, I believe, with more blends coming. I’m encouraged by the fact that their discs are quite affordable, and available in lighter weights, perfect for developing players. This starter set is a good example.

I’ll share some observations in a post soon, but you can already get your hands on ’em now at Infinite Discs. The molds seem to mostly be named for constellations and planets, but the stamp on this guy caught my eye. We’ll see how he flies!

In another recent post I shared pics of the new model of Idio Syncrasy disc golf shoes I’m testing right now. Yesterday’s round featured great weather, but the ground was still swollen with rainwater and it felt like walking on full sponges in many places. My feet remained completely dry again, which is great, but what I really noticed during this round was the traction and sure-footedness on a wild array of surfaces.

Wet teepads, wet, sloped rock, wet, turf . . . you get the idea. Like the first Idios I tried, these really do feel secure for the sport of disc golf. The difference is especially noticeable compared to a pair of shoes with worn outsoles, which was the case for me. If it’s that time for you, give these a try. They’re made for disc golf!

Watch for the second part of our series on getting the most out of TECHDISC coming soon. We’ll be sharing a couple client testimonials and exploring best practices using the smart disc and app with a net.

in the news

The Disc Golf Pro Tour is eagerly jumping through the necessary hoops to enable sports wagering on professional disc golf. Will this result in our stars being less accessible to the fans— or should it?

The inclusivity of disc golf is still a major selling point, in Missoula and elsewhere.

Amboy, Illinois, is finally getting a disc golf course. At Amboy!

And I’ll wrap up this edition of FrisbeeGolf Friday by saying thank you to Brooklyn O’Kafka, a 13-year old Canadian who will be promoting disc golf to her classmates along with free discs from sponsor Latitude64. Keep up the great work, Brooklyn!

FrisbeeGolf Friday, May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, frisbee golf, FrisbeeGolf Friday

Last week in the world of disc golf, I played in my club’s weekly bag-tag competition, early A.M. as usual. The “flex start” format allows groups to play throughout the day. Because we use Udisc for scoring, that enables players to keep an eye on the scores not just when they are playing but before and after, as well.

Club members who play in the afternoon can watch the scores to see how the course is playing that day— and make note of the current score to beat.

It works the other way for me and my Breakfast Club buddies. If I shoot at least a decent round I’ll check back occasionally on my phone to see how it holds up. If I shoot a really solid or great round I’ll watch to see how long it stays on top of the leaderboard or at least in the top 5.

This is a pretty great enhancement to casual competition, and thanks to Udisc it gets even better. Their live scoring features let us follow other groups’ scores hole-by-hole, so after playing a clean round (other than that roll-away triple bogey) on a very tough layout, I watched and waited. After moving up and down on this list as new players started and others finished, I ended up pretty much where I expected.

The early morning rounds are special anyway, regardless of the associated competition of bag-tags. Birds are chirping and the course is mostly empty. We’re out there together, three or four of us, eschewing our warm beds and embracing (on this day) a blanket of fog in the air and water dripping from every blade of grass. It’s more than disc golf. As my mom would say, “It’s an adventure!”

Speaking of adventures, a company called Humbo asked me to share their list of the best disc golf destinations in the world. Let me know if you agree. What did they miss? Which ones have you visited?

*Bag-tag Thursdays are about growth. One day my friend will emerge from his disc golf cocoon as a beautiful, 950-rated butterfly!*

Before I share a few “disc golf makes good” stories, as is my custom, I want to share why I do it. I’m hoping people pick up on the common themes that permeate these accounts of growth in our sport. More often than not they involve people volunteering, donating, and sharing their expertise because they appreciate disc golf so much they feel a kind of obligation to share it.

For instance, thanks Brad Silvers and others the town of Howland, OH has Tiger Town Disc Golf Course, while Trigg County, KY used restaurant tax money and a host of volunteers to build its new 18-hole course. And then there’s Alex Dowley, assistant tennis coach at Albion College in Michigan. He’s doing what he can to grow disc golf there, where will may someday be the HEAD disc golf coach!

For those who didn’t see the cool buy o’ the month, here it is again: The handy-dandy product that serves as a stylish car seat cover, disc golf practice target, and beach towel— just not all at once.

The grommets enable it to be hung up, and the regulation size basket for aiming will hopefully reduce the times someone asks why you’re launching Frisbees at a towel. Get one before they’re gone!

Finally, this week’s disc golf news from the Canadian Front. Moosejaw is getting another 18-hole disc golf course, because one is never enough. My friend Brett in Saskatoon will play them both and report back. Have a great holiday weekend. Let freedom, and disc golf chains ring! And remember those who made it possible.

FrisbeeGolf Friday, May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, disc golf instruction, disc golf newsletter, FrisbeeGolf Friday

Last month in disc golf . . . The Masters Cup and a School of Disc Golf corporate gig forced me to skip several FrisbeeGolf Fridays. I hope it didn’t leave too much of a void in your lives. Onto some news from the front lines of disc golf!

Nothing like watching the world’s best, up close and personal. Photo by Bill Allen from the 2023 Masters Cup presented by DGA. Can you spot me? Hint, I am NOT the spectator with a Ph.D. That would be my friend – and Ohn’s husband – Justin.

A 9-hole course was just installed on the VA Medical Center campus in Chillicothe, Ohio, and it will soon be a full 18 holes. This idea just makes so much sense, let’s hope the trend continues.

As some know, I am a member of Team Infinite. Over the years, they have come up with some interesting product ideas.

I like this one because it reminds me of bedspread setups I created in hotel rooms over the years to help get in my disc fix. It’s a giant towel with a full-size basket on one side, with grommets for hanging.

Practice putting for an hour in the sun, work up a sweat, then pull the target down and take it to the lake for a swim. I’m in!

Now, I’m not sure why, but many of my favorite stories about disc golf culture these days are coming out of Canada.

From Midland a senior disc golf group called 60 and Hyzer is cleaning up after others, and in Centre Wellington a local man is making a strong case for a publicly-funded course in the township. Even local publication Guelph Today contributed with some solid reporting.

Yet again from Canada — although this practice takes place on courses everywhere — a story about a form of memorial unique to disc golf. Seeing one of these on the course somehow makes me feel sad and good at the same time.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, the Phillipine News Agency just announced the first disc golf course in Manila, where the sport can be played year-round. Expect big things!

Have you checked out our new booking site? It’s also a great place to pick up unique disc golf gifts and merch. There’s not a lot there yet, but you can find some clearance items you won’t find anywhere else. There is even a shirt from the show Discmasters that I hosted with Nate, Val, and Avery back in 2011.

Finally, for those who have been asking, Idio just announced the release of the next generation of their Syncrasy disc golf shoes. They also acknowledged some customer feedback and listed specific improvements made to the new shoes. According to the company, “We have been listening and adapting. This year we have improved our bonding process, hardened the rubber for longer life, and improved on our waterproofing.”

My tester Syncrasys have indeed begun to let some water in after an epically wet winter, but otherwise they’ve held up well. I look forward to seeing the new ones and appreciate that is never satisfied.

That’s enough for now. Disc golf season is in full swing everywhere, so get out there and enjoy!

FrisbeeGolf Friday, April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023May 3, 2023 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, disc golf form, Disc Golf Lessons, disc golf newsletter, frisbee golf, FrisbeeGolf Friday

College Disc Golf, Air Force Disc Golf in Japan, Jack Tupp on Amazon, and the Ground-Up Approach to SAving Strokes.

Last week in the wind-whipped world of disc golf, the College Disc Golf National Championship went down pretty much as expected. WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) finished a respectable 8th, between Kentucky and Texas A&M. Meanwhile, Lenexa, KS finally opened a course 20 years in the making. Officers at the Yokata Air Base in Western Tokyo did not blink, and within days announced their own new disc golf installation.

Meanwhile in the world of School of Disc Golf, aka, Play DisGolf, Inc., aka, me, I was surprised to learn my book Three Paths to Better Disc Golf is only two ratings shy of 100 on Amazon. (I had no idea! You see, I’m pretty shall we say “hands off” when it comes to my social media marketing — eh-HEM, Slacker! — and not as up-to-date on these things as I should be.) If you’ve read the book, post a review and help it hit triple digits!

I want to share a few snippets from past reviews as feedback like this is extremely gratifying and humbling at the same time.

“I did not expect how many of the suggestions just clicked – reflections of things I know to be true from my work and personal life that I had simply never applied to my recreational passion – disc golf. So far my scores are trending in the right direction, but more than any of that, practicing “disc golf in a vacuum” has allowed me to enjoy my time on the course even more. Highly recommend!”

“This is an awesome read, Being new to the sport I was a little confused about some aspects of the game. The author makes great sense and is simple to understand. If you take your game seriously you owe it to yourself to check it out.”

“I’ve read several of the most popular disc golf books and this is by far my favorite. Excellent treatment of the subject and from someone who can actually write!”

Those were some of my favorites, each for a different reason. I even liked the lowest-rated review, which simply said “Be the Disc, Danny.” An association with one of the best movies ever can’t hurt, right?

I also have deep ties to Michigan Disc Golf (what’s up, WinniCrew?), and this campaign to build an epic course and honor a legend is a perfect example of why and how disc golf has come so far and ain’t slowing down! Help ‘em out if you can, especially if you’re near the Upper Peninsula.

Our private course is showing signs of a mini-super bloom, and the season for teambuilding events and group activities is getting started. Contact me directly if you’re interested in booking a date or learning more.

*Basket of Hole 5 in the Hazard Island location.*

This week’s flashback post from the blog is a 2-Parter. Big mistakes can obviously cost you big-time, but lots of little things can add up fast. Knowing how to adjust to the vagaries of the terrain, or taking a Ground-Up Approach to Saving Strokes is key.

Part 1 focuses on up/down and left/right slopes, while Part 2 addresses varying tactics based on varying playing surfaces. Just to tie this week into a neat little bow, these are also chapters in that book I mentioned.

May your weekend include time to throw discs and enjoy their flight.

FrisbeeGolf Friday, April 7, 2023

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, frisbee golf, FrisbeeGolf Friday

World record in nz, disc golf lingo, disc golf philanthropy, and the march madness winning coach practices disc golf?

Last week in the warm, furry underbelly of disc golf, a new distance world record was set. Seven year old Sarah Wadsworth of New Zealand launched their disc 62.07 meters, or a little more than 200 feet. Sources are unclear on whether it was a chuck or a huck.

According to Udisc, Morley Field in San Diego is the most-played disc golf course in the world. After an improbable run SDSU last week lost to UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball title game. According to these fools UConn coach Dan Hurley practiced disc golf right after the game, but he’s really just tossing . . . you guessed it . . . a Frisbee.

This week’s flashback is to a post about disc golf lingo— one of my most popular ever. It’s also a chapter in The Disc Golf Revolution, right between “The Complexities of Disc Flight” and “Disc Golf on the Road.”

*Loudoun County must be LOCO about its disc golf community.*

Local disc golf clubs like the Trumbull County Disc Golf Association not only routinely provide the necessary labor and funding to build new courses (go to Play Discgolf on Facebook and search #newdiscgolfcourse to see a ton more). They also raise funds for the community, and every winter clubs around the world host “Feed the Hungry” events. Shout out to the LoCo Disc Golf Club in Loudoun County, VA, first off first the cool spelling of your name, but also for being a shining example of disc golf’s philanthropic nature. 40k is not chump change, and they do it again and again!

Playing early morning rounds has always been part scheduling necessity for me and part preference. The course always seems more beautiful and dramatic at first light. And speaking of drama, my favorite arch nemesis is back, and he wants my tag!

*Hole 2 long at DeLa: Do NOT miss your line.*

DeLaveaga is set in The Long for the upcoming Masters Cup, and pretty much every hole requires skill, precision, and nerves of stainless steel.

*This scrubby oak on hole 4 at DeLa is known as the Catcher’s Mitt, and that drive was most definitely a strike.*

Enjoy your weekend, especially any disc golf you get to play. It’s a gift!

FrisbeeGolf Friday, March 31, 2023

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, disc golf newsletter, frisbee golf, FrisbeeGolf Friday

I’ve received a few queries asking why a newsletter that usually opens with a line about the wide world of disc golf is called FrisbeeGolf Friday. There are numerous reasons that I will share over time, but let’s start with two. The first can be defined as onomatopoeia. The word frisbee sounds like what it is, which is extra cool when you consider that is was selected rather than created.

In the History of Disc Golf chapter in The Disc Golf Revolution, I ask which sounds better: “Let’s go play flying disc,” “Let’s go play Pluto Platter,” or “Let’s go play Frisbee!” When most of the world thinks flying disc, it thinks Frisbee, which is my second reason for the newsletter title. I am publicly asserting that the word frisbee (notice I didn’t capitalize it) has become a genericized trademark. Want proof? Google “frisbee golf” and see what comes up.

For those who didn’t know, the only reason our sport was called disc golf in the first place was basket inventor and PDGA founder Ed Headrick’s need to respect WHAM-O’s trademark and branding. If the word frisbee is no longer protectable, I say, say it. Frisbee Golf!

A guy in Utah found healing in disc golf, so he came up with a way to pay it forward. The Breaking Chains group in Taylorsville, UT is part support group, part fresh air and exercise, two things crucial to those battling addiction and mental health issues. The founder hopes to expand in Utah and then nationally.

In Wadesboro, NC students of Anson High School’s sports and marketing class will be organizing and running an upcoming disc golf tournament.

I’m writing a post right now with the working title of “Less is Less,” the idea being that you can shave strokes off your game by doing less on any given shot. Watch for that soon, but in the meantime here are a couple from the past that also touch on the idea that we can lower our scores by playing smarter as well as playing better.

Subtraction by Subtraction (sound familiar?)

Learn by Feel in Disc Golf

Both are also chapters in my book Three Paths to Better Disc Golf. Get a signed copy from me here, or get it on Amazon.

I wrote last week about the value of a midrange that anyone can throw straight, citing the Wombat3 as the best example.

Earlier this week I aced hole 8a at DeLa with my Star Wombat3, a short, tight hole I’ve played thousands of times but never aced. The only reason that disc found the chains last week was because it kept pushing forward when my other discs all faded at the end. It was a nice surprise and perfect illustration of how this disc is different.

Short, tight holes often require straight-flying, slow discs.

That’s it for this week. Get out there and have fun!

FrisbeeGolf Friday, March 24, 2023

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, frisbee golf, FrisbeeGolf Friday

Last week we found lots of good stuff in the cracks and crevices of the disc golf world. The 2023 World Happiness Report came out, and get this: The top spot goes to disc golf-crazy Finland; the top 10 include more leading disc golf nations; the top 20 “happiest” countries all have disc golf.

Draw your own conclusions.

Ads for the Austin, TX chapter of the First Tee program ran during last weekend’s Disc Golf Network broadcast. I found that interesting. First Tee is a ball golf-based youth program where participants learn life skills along with golf skills. It is run by the World Golf Foundation, the trade organization for the golf industry.

When researching my book, I interviewed the WGF’s then-executive director about the possibility of First Tee including disc golf in its programs since disc golf is so much more accessible. She made it clear that the golf manufacturers who funded First Tee would not let that happen. But that was in 2015. Maybe this is a sign of things to come- or maybe the head of the Austin chapter of First Tee received a stern phone call. In any case, the Revolution continues . . .

Speaking of DGN, kudos to the producers for making better and better use of the drone cameras. Getting that “5,000-foot” perspective really makes a difference.

Our #newdiscgolfcourse spotlight of the week comes from Quincy, IL. David Morgan, director of golf at the Westfield Golf Center, said “They (disc golfers) don’t have a long course in the area apparently, and so now they can have competitions and stuff like that.” Do they not have golf tournaments in Quincy? It reminded me of this great moment from Corporate Spokesperson history after Madison Bumgarner and my SF Giants won the World Series. Good “stuff.”

Here’s a quick tip. A truly straight-flying midrange disc is useful for maybe more than you think. If you’re challenged to get a disc to turn in a certain direction, sometimes it’s better to throw a shorter (or longer) straight shot than force it. The Wombat3 is a perfect choice for this purpose because it goes straight and finishes straight regardless of power, even if released with hyzer. If you can’t make that tight dogleg, play station-to-station instead. If you have trouble hitting low tunnels, a Wombat3 is good for both.

A client recently gave me this really cool gift, a handcrafted mini disc that features pressed alder seeds. I have no business relationship with Treasures of the Forest– just wanted to share them with my readers. Judging by the site, their stuff is in demand, but they add pieces each week and take custom orders that can include organic material you send them! Check out their Facebook page, too.

If you missed last week’s FGF, I shared a new instructional post on optimizing the use of eye-body coordination and mentioned I had an upcoming tournament. I won the tourney, and employing the eye discipline discussed in the post was a major reason why. Check it out!

Before you return to your own daily “stuff,” please take 60 seconds to sign this petition. The already semi-approved course would be in a part of the Bay Area that has no disc golf (how can they be happy?!), and the site is fabulous. Thank you!

FrisbeeGolf Friday, March 17th, 2023

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, disc golf instruction, Discmasters, frisbee golf, FrisbeeGolf Friday, instruction

Last week in the wide world of disc golf, another brave disc golf club declared its intention to turn straw into gold– and you can help! I particularly like the idea of converting Bellingham, WA mall dwellers into disc golfers. As the Disc Golf Revolution continues, disc golf is expanding into a new market- New Market, Alabama, to be precise.

From Taupō, New Zealand we learn of the North Island Championships, where more than 200 players will compete. I love this uncredited image from the story, and that basket! The chain assembly looks solid but the cage appears ready to break some hearts.

Due to shipping costs, disc golf course builders in more remote locations need to create their own, locally-produced baskets.

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My extended test of the world’s first real disc golf shoe continues, and they’re holding up great. Check out my first three months’ review– if you want to give them a try, now is a great time. In honor of Women’s History Month, Idio is knocking $44 off the regular price of $129.99.

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Watch. Where. You’re. Throwing! The latest instructional post on our website is about the role our eyes play when putting and driving, and it can be summed up with those four words. Learn how to best use these powerful pieces of human technology.

Our new booking site is also a great place to pick up unique disc golf gifts and merch- or it will be soon. There’s not a lot there yet, but you can find some clearance items you won’t find anywhere else. There is even a shirt from the show Discmasters that I hosted with Nate, Val, and Avery back in 2011.

Wish me luck this weekend as I compete in the Enduro Bowl at DeLaveaga. It’s 58 straight holes (2×29 holes), and the course is bound to be a slog.

*My 2019 Enduro Bowl trophy was this cool ring.* Go Team!

FrisbeeGolf Friday, March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by frisbeebrain, posted in disc golf, FrisbeeGolf Friday

Last week in the wide, wide world, the disc golf revolution continued unabated. A promoter in China contacted me about publishing The Disc Golf Revolution for distribution there. A sizeable market to be sure, but I don’t want any confusion about revolutions. The early translation effort needs work, Yao, but thanks!

From Liverpool, England’s first-ever muni golf course (read: old) has a new director (no, not that Matt Bell), and he announced a plan to add disc golf. A bit west of there, the Japan Open, a former PDGA major, is coming in May. This unique event is played with discs 150 grams or less and has been held every other year (or less often) since 1985.

Libraries let you check out all kinds of things. Books, videos, ghost-hunting kits, disc golf kits, birdwatching kits . . . A new course in Lapeer, MI will be funded by a tax on cannabis. I can think of 420 reasons why that makes sense. Speaking of new courses, an overgrown golf course in Indiana is being turned into a shiny new disc golf course, and the city is thrilled. The revolution continues . . .

My test of the Idio Syncrasy has entered month 5, and the epic storms here in Santa Cruz have put the grip and of course the waterproof-ness of these disc golf shoes to the ultimate test. Check out my full review here, and know that nothing has changed. So far, so good!

I’m working on a new instructional post about the role of our eyes in various disc golf throws, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, enjoy an old post from the blog that connects disc golf, the game of kroits, throwing stars, and “Failure!” Video included.