The Disc Golf Guy - Vlog #62 - What to Expect at your First Disc Golf Tournament

The temperatures might only be in the teens here in Wisconsin but that doesn't stop die hard disc golfers from getting out to throw. A subscriber had a great question about what to expect at a disc golf tournament and I answered that very question. Albeit briefly, it should give you some idea what tournaments are like. At the end is some footage from the Ugly Sweater Doubles event held at Irish Waters Golf Course in Freedom, Wisconsin.

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[t3hsniper]

So majority of snowy tournaments probably don't allow for streamers(to find the disc) eh? That would probably just be part of "winter rules" then.

[thediscgolfguy]

@t3hsniper - I'd say more often than not you'll find that winter tournaments allow things like streamers or putting colored chalk on the discs. Again, keep in mind - those are typically NOT PDGA events. If I PDGA event wanted to allow such variations to the rules they would have to get approval prior to the event in order to do so. As I said in the other comment - many winter events are laid back so more often then not you can have streamers. If you're not sure - contact the td ahead of time.

[smalcome]

out of curiousity- was that a legal way to mark your lie on the winning putt? it's clear from the snow and the shot that he didn't foot fault or go beyond it, but i've had people bust my chops about marking a lie with a "disc" instead of a marker... otherwise they said just play from behind the rear of the disc. i'm not one to really know all the details of the rules anyway, i just wondered...

[thediscgolfguy]

@smalcome Another great question - this particular event was not not a PDGA Sanctioned event therefore the rules were slightly more relaxed. Commonly you'll have what many refer to as 'winter rules' and in this case I announced in the player's meeting that you could just prop your disc up (exactly like he did). I would suggest that if you're playing in a serious league or any PDGA event, just get in the habit of using a mini all the time to mark your lie. I will dedicate a future blog to minis

[unfcknblvbl]

Like the hoodie, Terry.

[MKEdubstep]

thanks for doing the video and thanks for the shoutout terry, great info as always !

[geckogirl3]

Great video, Terry! Great question as well. You left out one important thing about tournament play, the opportunity to get to know other players and learn from their experience!! I've met so many great disc golfers each and every time I've played in a tournament. They've all had great pointers on steps I could take to improve my game, which in turn increase the amount of fun you have while playing. :)