How To Play Disc Golf

Disc Golf Rules

The Rules of Disc Golf

Simple & Easy to Learn

Disc Golf is a fun and easy to learn sport. The rules of disc golf are similar to traditional golf, but with a disc and basket as opposed to a club and ball. For more rules and information about disc golf visit DiscGolf.com to continue learning.

SAFETY FIRST

Never throw when players or other park users are within range. Always give park users the right of way. Be aware of your surroundings and environment at all times.

Objective of the Game

Disc Golf is played like traditional golf, but with disc golf discs instead of balls and clubs. One throw (stroke) is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. The goal is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible. The player with the lowest total strokes for the entire course wins. The hole is completed when the disc comes to rest in a disc golf basket.

Tee Throws

Each hole begins with a tee throw. Tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area.

Fairway Throws

Fairway throws must be made from directly behind the lie. A run-up and normal follow-through, after release, is allowed, unless the lie is within 10 meters of the target. Any shot within 10 meters of the target requires that the player maintain balance and not move past the lie until the disc comes to rest.

Out Of Bounds

If any area of O.B. is visible between the disc and O.B. line, then the disc is considered O.B. A throw that lands out of bounds, must be played from a point up to 1 meter in bounds from where the disc crossed over the out of bounds line. Permanent water hazards, public roads, and most park boundaries are almost always out of bounds.

Course Etiquette

Try To Remain Quiet And Avoid Unnecessary Movements While Others Are Throwing.
Stand Behind The Player Who Is Throwing Until Throw Is Complete.
Remove Disc From The Basket After Completing The Hole.
Help New Players Learn The Rules.
Allow Faster Groups To Play Through When Possible.
Pick Up Trash And Put In Proper Receptacles.
Do Not Alter The Course (Trees, Bushes, Etc.) In Any Way.

Throwing Order

The player with the least amount of strokes on the previous hole is the first to tee off on the next hole. After all players have teed off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first.

Lie

The lie is the spot where the player’s previous throw has landed. Mark each lie with a mini marker disc or leave the thrown disc on the ground where it landed. The player’s subsequent throw is made from directly behind the marked lie.

Completion Of Hole

A disc that comes to rest in the disc golf basket or suspended in the chains constitutes the successful completion of that hole.

Mandatory

A mandatory, or mando, is one or more designated trees or poles in the fairway that must be passed to the correct side as indicated by an arrow. If the disc passes to the wrong side of mandatory, either play from the previous lie or from a marked drop zone area if applicable and add a one throw penalty.

This information was provided by DiscGolf.com. Check out their extensive video library on How To Play Disc Golf for some great lessons and tips for new and old players alike.

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