February 19, 2007
· Filed under Weekly Roundup
We would like to encourage yo to comment on any post you like or dislike for the good of DGE. Help make this a great Disc Golf Blog.
February 16, 2007
· Filed under Course Tracker
This is for all you hardcore discers! Search any disc golf course in the world by using the PDGA Online Disc Golf Course Directory. From places like Antarctica to Australia, you’ll be amazed to find disc golf courses in places you never imagined would be. Check it out and hit em’ up! Here’s the link - http://www.pdga.org/course
Nick
February 16, 2007
· Filed under Disc Golf Tips, Getting started
Discgolfreview.com has a great article on getting started in the world of disc golf. If you are a beginner it’s an excellent read. The article talks about technique and give a basic disc golf terminology to get you up to speed.
There are two distinctly different driving techniques out there. The first of which is the most common and known as the “Reach Back Method.” The other technique is known as the “Bent Elbow Technique.” Success with each technique depends heavily upon your ability level and body shape. While I can’t say which technique will work best for you, here is some info describing both forms.
Disc golf throwing tips for the newbie
February 16, 2007
· Filed under To the readers, Disc Golf Activities, DIY Disc Golf Projects
We are looking for a good set of DIY Disc Golf Basket plans for all of you “do it yourself” disc golfers out there. To our surprise there are slim pickins on the internet along the lines of disc golf basket plans. However we were able to round up a plain and simple guide to making your own for about $80 with standard everyday stuff. Orsdiscgolf.com has put together the guide found here. The guide includes a printable version for easy construction away from the computer. We would be interested in seeing the results of your DIY disc golf projects. If you have done something like this send us your photos, or links and we will post them in a follow up post. In the mean time the plans should get you started.
February 14, 2007
· Filed under Disc Golf Activities
Family Fun has a great idea thats right up your alley this Valentines Day. So round up your fam and hit the park with a little disc golf tournament. While this article recommends going to a park, we recommend a genuine disc golf course if your are lucky enough to have access to one. We know it’s cold for some of you but hey, “no pain no game”. Check out this unique way to spend the love day with your significant other or the whole family.
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Technorati Profile
February 14, 2007
· Filed under Disc Golf Products
Do you have a hot new design you would like to see on your set of disc’s. Well now you can head over to the DGA’s website and join their custom stamp program. There is an initial fee of $60 large and each disc will run you seven clams each but it’s worth it to show off your unique style on the course. We cant wait to get our hands on some of these. I know we got a few ideas (Disc Golf Earth Logo anyone?).
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February 14, 2007
· Filed under To the readers
Unless you live in a tropical climate A lot of you may be getting anxious for winter to end so you can hit the course. Here in Wisconsin it has been a very cold one the past few weeks and we cant wait to hit the disc golf course and throw a round. We would like to know if any of our readers have came up with any innovative new ways to practice during the off season. Send us your ideas or techniques and we will post them. Or just post them in the comments section.
February 14, 2007
· Filed under Disc Golf News
Stancil Johnson started his career tossing the plastic discs against garbage cans in the 1960s. He later wrote “Frisbee: Practitioner’s Manual and Definitive Treatise.” Today he teaches disc golf at CSUMB and is a member of the disc golf Hall of Fame. He was among a handful of veterans at the Oaks and Cypress Courses at CSUMB.
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February 13, 2007
· Filed under Disc Golf News
Times Daily: ST. FLORIAN — Like many who have played the game of disc golf, it only took Dwayne Davis one round to become hooked.
He built his own 12-hole course on land he owns in the Happy Hollow area north of St. Florian.
“I grew up throwing the Frisbee,” Davis said.
He became hooked on the game and started playing regularly, getting to know other local players and competing in tournaments in Florence and surrounding areas.
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February 12, 2007
· Filed under To the readers
Welcome to Disc Golf Earth this our first post. Woot! Disc Golf Earth is an online disc golf blog maintained by Nick Saramandich and Tim Matheson. Our goal is to provide you with the best of the disc golf community including disc golf product reviews, disc golf course reviews, disc golf course locations, disc golf techniques and information on how to get started in this wonderful sport. If you have any suggestions for articles to help get us rolling please email them to nick@discgolfearth.com .
Best,
Tim Matheson
