Choosing a disc can be difficult, especially when you are just starting out with very little knowledge. If you go to a local Play it Again Sports store, you can find an array of discs lining the walls or bins full of used discs, depending on the location. You could spend hours digging through theContinue reading “Mike Batka, owner of Glide Disc Golf Store in Madison, Wisconsin, Praised for Selection and Knowledge”
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Review of Lincoln Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin: Disc Golf Course with Shorter Beginner Friendly Front 9, Longer More Challenging Back 9
In between my brother’s hockey games, my Dad and I decided to kill some time by playing the nearest course, Lincoln Park in Kenosha. (Side note: That’s one of the great things about disc golf; the equipment isn’t too bulky and easy to pack, so you can bring it along on almost any trip orContinue reading “Review of Lincoln Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin: Disc Golf Course with Shorter Beginner Friendly Front 9, Longer More Challenging Back 9”
How to Use UDisc’s Map Scoring Mode and 3 Benefits Over Regular Scoring Mode
Just over one week ago, UDisc updated their app to include a Map My Score mode that tracks each individual throw, providing a visual representation for your entire game. Now, you can track stats easier and share them with your friends. To use the new mode, simply open a new scorecard like you would byContinue reading “How to Use UDisc’s Map Scoring Mode and 3 Benefits Over Regular Scoring Mode”
Review of Lustig Park in Janesville, Wisconsin: Intermediate Disc Golf Course Dotted with Trees
With recommendations from many of my disc golf friends, I went to Janesville for a course review. I chose Lustig Park first, and plan on reviewing Riverside Park down the road. Overall, the park was fairly simple. The trees, for the most part, didn’t cause a problem. Either that, or I had a good dayContinue reading “Review of Lustig Park in Janesville, Wisconsin: Intermediate Disc Golf Course Dotted with Trees”
What to Do When You Find a Lost Disc and Other Etiquette on the Disc Golf Course
When you are new to a hobby, there are certain actions that veteran players do unconsciously as a part of respect. In bowling, this means you wait to throw until after the person in either lane next to you throws. In softball, you avoid a freshly chalked line, and when approaching a stop sign atContinue reading “What to Do When You Find a Lost Disc and Other Etiquette on the Disc Golf Course”
Review of Durand Disc Golf Course in Durand, Illinois: Intermediate Course with Risky Water Shots
Taking the advice of Jack, my dad and I met up with him and his friend Mike to play in Durand. Not only can you play this course during the day, but it also has a glow league to play in at night. Before considering the glow league, I’d play in the daylight, which isContinue reading “Review of Durand Disc Golf Course in Durand, Illinois: Intermediate Course with Risky Water Shots”
How to Customize Your Discs by Hydro Dipping
Sometimes the simple one-color discs with a basic stamp just don’t cut it aesthetically, or you want to stand out from everyone else. To add some personality to your discs, consider hydro dipping them; it doesn’t require a lot of materials, money, or time. WARNING: Although hydro dipping your disc makes it different from others,Continue reading “How to Customize Your Discs by Hydro Dipping”
12 Days of Discmas
After opening all of my presents and using them in a round of disc golf the day after Christmas, I created my own version of the 12 Days of Christmas just for all you disc golf enthusiasts. NOTE: Not all of these gifts are mine. There is no way I am spoiled nor rich enoughContinue reading “12 Days of Discmas”
5 Tricks to Dominate Disc Golf in the Snow
Some of us are not as fortunate to live in sunny California, or any southern state for that matter, and play disc golf all year in beautiful weather. I am one of the less fortunate that plays half of the year in snow. After playing in the snow for the first time, I made aContinue reading “5 Tricks to Dominate Disc Golf in the Snow”
Review of O’Hauser Park in Neenah, Wisconsin: Intermediate to Advanced Disc Golf Course with Clear Directions and Layout
After hearing a lot about O’Hauser park from the Appleton Area Disc Golf Facebook page I joined, I decided to drive the short distance to Neenah and see what it was all about. Unlike any of the other courses I’ve reviewed so far, O’Hauser does have a fee to play, but it isn’t substantial, justContinue reading “Review of O’Hauser Park in Neenah, Wisconsin: Intermediate to Advanced Disc Golf Course with Clear Directions and Layout”