Disc Golf? What in the world is that?

Looking for a great activity to get more excercise and spend time outdoors? Well,  
have you ever heard of disc golf? Disc golf, also refered to as frisbee golf, is a great sport for people of all skill levels. The rules are the same as regular golf (or "ball golf") but instead of striking a ball with a club, you throw a plastic disc toward a metal basket.

The first thing you need to play disc golf is a DISC! You can purchase these at some sporting good stores or online at any number of retailers. For a beginner, it is possible to learn to play with just one disc! That makes the starting cost between ten to twenty dollars. Thats right, a sport you can learn to play for about the same cost as going to see a movie! Your next step is to find a course in your community to play. If you don't know of any courses offhand, go check out www.pdga.com (professional disc golf association - and yes, there are "professional" disc golfers). When you get to the course, find a map of the holes if possible, or get a map of the course from the pro shop.

You should not feel intimidated by the other golfers; in fact, most people in the disc golf community are very open to new players and expanding the game to as many people as possible. Because of this, you should expect the more experienced players to actually offer you tips and positive/constructive criticism as you play. I found this to be the case when I started playing, and in fact it was the support of the people I met that helped me improve and enjoy the game even more. 

Not only is the game great for beginners, but it's also a low impact activity that most people can enjoy. Even the most advanced players only carry fifteen to twenty pounds of discs (twenty to thirty discs)in a bag during tournaments. Compare that to the weight you would carry in ball golf and you realize it's not that much, especially when it is more likely that you will have just two or three discs to start with.

So if you are looking for a sport with an ease of entry, low startup cost, and high enjoyment, then try
disc golf! Find out more about disc golf at Gordons-view.blogspot.com