When the disc is released, the player must have at least one supporting point in contact with the surface of the teeing area, and all supporting points must be in contact only with the surface of the teeing area. Marker or marker disc the mini marker disc or the thrown disc at rest, either of which may be used to indicate the lie from which the next throw is to be made. Disc golf rules objective play the course in the fewest throws, throwing disk into basket. General players will need to provide their own discs while playing.
The competitor who plays the stipulated round or rounds in the fewest throws plus penalty throws is the winner. A course typically consists of nine or eighteen holes, each of which is a separate unit for scoring. The aviar3 has the same comfortable grip youd expect in an aviar putter but with a distinctive flat top. Official rules of disc golf professional disc golf. Objective of the game disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. Play on each hole begins at the teeing area and ends at the target. Since then, the sport has exploded, with courses across the country and discs in most major sport retailers. He is a disc golfer currently living in northeast ohio who teaches geography sometimes. The objective is to play each hole of the course in the fewest strokes possible, completing. Explore the major changes introduced in the 2019 rules. This booklet is the official rules of disc golf, and is the most current version of the disc golf rules.
These original rules and the rules updates since 1982 have been digitized and analyzed to show how the competitive rules of our sport have evolved. Please display your bag tag where others can easily see it. Indeed, the announcement says that the changes are a large step forward and. Disc golf is played like traditional golf, but with disc golf discs instead of balls and clubs. The player with the lowest total strokes for the entire course wins. The object of disc golf is to acquire the lowest score. Be sure that players in front of you and other park users are out of range. Start each hole, following in numerical order, by throwing one disc within the tee area. The pdga, professional disc golf association, is the best source for learning the official rules and techniques for disc golf. October 17, 2017 by alex colucci in news with 1 comments.
In the golf rules made easy section here at, well go over key rules and explain in clear, concise, laymanfriendly language how and when to apply them on the course. Disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. The next rules update in 1986 was the first published rulebook provided to. After the teeoff the thrown disc must be left where it came to rest until a.
Getting started join the san diego aces disc golf association to receive. When the disc is released, the player must have at least one supporting point in contact with the surface of the teeing area, and all supporting points. I shared a key component to accurate and consistent putting in a recent post. One throw stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. The rules are simple and are easy to learn and are meant to provide the basic framework for playing the game. Oct 17, 2017 alex colucci is the managing editor at ultiworld disc golf. Objective of the game disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with. The rules are simple and are easy to learn and are meant to provide the basic framework for playing. Easy to pick up and play and much cheaper and faster than normal golf, disc golf is a great way to get out and have some fun and exercise. The purpose of the bag tag is to add another fun element to personal, league, and tournament rounds of disc golf.
Tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area. Disc golf general information general disc golf is played like ball golf using a flying disk. Kommentare deaktiviert fur angebot vom discgolfclub pannonia. Mdgf has exceptions to the pdga for mini disc golf play. We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below. Mdgf has exceptions to the pdga for minidisc golf play. A mandatory functions to limit the allowable path the disc may take to the target. A marker or disc is placed on the spot where the disc lands and the next throw is released from just behind this spot. Disc golf scramble rules pdga rules will govern play unless amended by local course rules or intramural sports modifications.
Disc golf is played like ball golf, but your using a flying disc. Des moines corporate games revised 5252018 disc golf rules. Nov 02, 2009 the pdga, professional disc golf association, is the best source for learning the official rules and techniques for disc golf. Facility all matches will be played at the uc santa cruz disc golf course which is maintained by opers and the disc golf club. After the tee off, the player who is furthest from the target throws.
All games will be played in the at the university park disc golf course. Objective of the gamedisc golf is played like traditional golf, but with disc golf discs instead of balls and clubs. It contains many changes since the original rule book was printed. Teams may form their own twosome, or those entering as an individual will be assigned to a group. One point stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown and when there is a penalty. Lie the spot on or directly underneath the spot where the previous throw landed. The info desk in the commons will supply you with discs if you do not have one that meets the requirements. Lie area, reorganization of rule book headline the moves. The club described in these bylaws shall be known as the arizona disc golf club and herein after may be referred to as the club or the azdgc. Approximate position a position established by the players group that is as close as possible to the original position of. Throwing lowest score on the previous hole tees off first.
Each additional throw must be from behind the previous place the disc landed, with your lead foot on the marked spot. The goal is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible. Disc golf course rules lakeshore technical college. Most golf organization like the pga of america play golf under the usga rules of golf. One point is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. Golf canada also publishes the official rules of golf and.
On putts, players must release the disc and not step forward past the marker. One point stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown. In order to proceed, you must agree with the following rules. Official rules and regulations of disc golf professional. On completing a hole, the player proceeds to the teeing area of the next hole, until all holes have been played. Combined team total teams will have 3 minutes to warm. Competition manual for disc golf eventstranslated rules of disc golf. After the teeoff, order the player whose lie is farthest from the target throws first. Kommunale dienstleistungen gmbh disc golf holding graz. Learning the basics for beginners if you enjoy playing golf, you are aware that there are a number of golf rules that one should adhere to. Professional disc golf association pdga, pdga, rules. View a list of clarifications of the 2019 rules of golf. Disc golf rules of play 1 players must tee off from the designated tee area.
Disc golf rules one stroke is counted each time a disc is thrown and each time a penalty is incurred. The pdga presented its official rule book and competition manuel for 2018 in an announcement earlier this afternoon, and it contains a number of significant alterations to how the sport is played. Pdga official rules of disc golf professional disc golf association revised january 1, 20 800. Disc golf is played like ball golf using a flying disc. Disc golf is played in a public park, and requires high standards of conduct and courtesy toward other park users persons playing disc golf must recognize that all other park users have the right of way a flying disc or frisbee should not be thrown if it disturbs or. If youre new to the game, learning all the rules can be overwhelming at first. Tee throws tee throws must be completed within the designated concrete tee area. Have fun and follow the rules and spirit of disc golf. Disc golf rules leisure sport triathlon objective of the game disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with the professional disc golf association pdga rules.
How to play disc golf home of disc golf disc golf baskets disc golf discs contact dga sitemap official online store click here. Golf canada suite 133 dorval drive, oakville, ontario l6m 4x7 tel. Becoming a pdga certified officialdivisions, ratings, and points factors. Disc golf rules for recreational play dga disc golfs. Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted at the course or in the associated parking lot. Tee off tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area. Disc golf is played like ball golf, but youre using a flying disc. Just as in golf, players tee off and the next shot is thrown from the spot where the disc comes to rest. Throw the aviar3 with power, backhand or forehand, and you can trust it to drop on target. Only mini discs made entirely of plastic material a. A one stroke penalty is incurred when a players disc goes out of bounds in the woodsbushes. An object or objects that the disc must pass in a designated manner. Disc golf tournament rules 11 play will take place each scheduled day with each participant playing each hole of the cornell disc golf course. Disc frisbee golf plays much the same as regular golf.
For the remaining holes, the person who received the lowest score on the previous hole throws. Play begins on each hole with the player throwing from within the teeing area. The following are the disc golf rules for recreational play. A player who moves any obstacle on the course other than as allowed above receives one penalty throw. Dga about disc golf disc golf education how to play disc golf home of disc golf disc golf baskets disc golf discs contact dga sitemap official online store click here. The first known disc golf rules in 1982 were rediscovered in notes kept in the files of our founder, steady ed headrick. Download the rules online or purchase a copy of the rules by joining. Deletions are marked with a strikethrough and insertions are underlined. Basic disc golf rules we inspire engagement for the. Disc golf rules for recreational play dga disc golfs founding. If you would like to cancel the registration, click here to return to the forums index.
Disc golf rules disc golf is played like ball golf, but youre using a flying disc. The object is to acquire the lowest possible score. When you have the right discs, your disc golf game can improve quickly. Order the players edition, full rules andor the official guide. Explore the players edition, full rules, and official guide. The new 2018 pdga putting rule for holingout rule 807b completing the hole reads as follows. The rules are simple and are easy to learn and are meant to give the basic framework for playing the game. Official mdgf rules of play mini disc golf federation. Tee throws tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area. The title of the post, the straight line on disc golf putting, part 1, provides a pretty big hint to the nature of the tip. Learn more about how the rules apply to players with disabilities. Play on each hole begins at the tee and ends at the target.
The object of the game of disc golf is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest throws of the disc. To make the search easier, weve put every innova disc into one list sortable by disc name, speed, glide, turn, fade, and abbreviation. The rules are simple and are easy to learn and are meant to provide the basic framework for playing the. Rules of the game poimena reserve disc golf course. Disc frisbee golf rules the following are the disc golf rules for recreational play. In order to complete a hole with a basket target, the thrower must release the disc and it must enter the target above the top of the tray and below the bottom of the chain support, and come to rest. Disc golf was invented in california in the 1960s as a cheaper, easier version of golf. Revised january 1st, 2018 note where the printed and pdf versions differ from the online version, the online version is to be followed. Know the game at a deeper level and play it the way it was meant to be played. Most of our discs have the weight in grams and the disc mold. The rules for uc santa cruz disc golf are derived from the disc golf association dga unless otherwise stated within this document. Mar 21, 2020 revised january 1st, 2018 note where the printed and pdf versions differ from the online version, the online version is to be followed. It also indicates that i intended to add at least one more complimentary post, and i do. If you agree to the terms, please check the i agree checkbox and press the register button below.