Disc Golf

Disc Golf is an individual sport that combines the rules of golf with throwing a flying disc (golf discs). While the sport has similarities to golf, the flight characteristics of the disc make for an entirely different challenge. With the option to change discs for each throw, from putters to midranges or drivers or even discs that go straight, left or right, the fun factor increases. And then there is the challenge of coping with changing weather conditions, such as wind and rain. But usually, it's a great walk in the park.

The sport has a number of benefits over golf including:

• easy to learn - even young children can grasp the concepts
• suitable from the ages of 10 to 95, as well as for less able-bodied players
• cheap to play - you only need one disc, costing under $20 each.
• most courses are free to play as they are located in public parks
• more environmentally friendly - the course requires no watering of greens, fairways etc.

Most courses are free to play as they are located in public parks – you can play whenever you want - course maps are provided above. Weekly rounds and other events in the Brisbane area are managed by the Brisbane Disc Golf Club.

For more information about disc golf in Queensland, contact discgolf@quda.org or visit the Yahoo! Group page.

Rules

Disc golf rules are primarily based upon the following principles:

• Etiquette - personal player behaviour to others
• Safety - for other players, the public and the environment
• Fair Play - not gaining an unfair advantage by cheating

You can find the complete rules of Disc Golf at the PDGA website.

The method of playing disc golf is rather straight forward:

• Throw from behind the tee-off line toward the target.
• Take your next throw from where the disc comes to rest and repeat until you have competed the hole (depends upon what type of target you use)
• Add up the number of throws & move onto the next hole until you have completed the round (typ 9 or 18 holes).
• Have Fun!

Administration

New formal disc golf courses are generally established by local community groups in cooperation with their local Councils. QUDA can provide advice and support if you want to set up a course in your area. An informal (object) course – where the ‘holes’ are trees, poles or other objects – can be set up wherever you imagine it.

QUDA hosts the Queensland Open Disc Golf Championships each year in July. Keep an eye on the News and Events pages.

Disc Golf is organised nationally by the Australian Disc Golf Association.