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What is Frisbee Golf? |
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Frisbee golf, also known as "disc golf" is a sport that can be played either competitively or for recreational purposes. To play Frisbee golf, a player will aim a type of disc similar to a Frisbee at various targets with baskets attached. Similar to traditional golf, the player will keep track of how many attempts it takes to get the disc into the target basket; the player who takes the fewest throws will be the winner. Frisbee golf was first invented in the 1960s in the United States, by a California man named George Sappenfield. In his original version of the game, Frisbee golf could use any sort of obstruction, such as fire hydrants and light posts, as a target for the disc. The first real Frisbee golf course, in which standard targets were established, was created by "Steady Ed" Headrick, a player in La Canada Flintridge, California. Headrick also formed the Disc Golf Association and several other professional organizations for Frisbee golf players, in an attempt to standardize the rules of the game and to establish tournaments between players throughout the world. Headrick was so passionate about Frisbee golf that when he died, he ordered to have his cremated ashes made into discs for Frisbee golf, which were given to his friends and family. Today, there are more than 2,000 courses for Frisbee golf, most of which are located in the United States. As in regular golf, the courses generally have 18 holes, though some smaller courses only have 9 holes. The Frisbee golf courses are generally located in public parks, and are free to play on. There are many different kinds of discs that are used in Frisbee golf. The three main categories that all discs fall into are putters, mid-range discs, and drivers. Depending on where the player is on the course and his strategy for reaching the target, he will want to determine which of the three types to use to achieve the best throw. It is possible to purchase Frisbee golf discs made out of several different types of plastic, from a fairly flimsy type to a premium brand. In general, the discs used in Frisbee golf are made of thicker and firmer plastic than traditional recreational Frisbees. The sport of Frisbee golf is very popular among both men and women, and many colleges have their own Frisbee golf teams or clubs. Though Frisbee golf has the most recognition in the United States, it is rising in popularity in other countries.
Written by
Kathy Hawkins |
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