Understanding “Pitch” in Disc Golf Tee Pad Installation

Posted by Brian Giggey in Disc Golf Course Design on February 28, 2013

Disc golf tee pad construction varies from course to course — be it the preparation and installation, or the materials that make up the tee pad itself. The most common types of tee pads in disc golf are: concrete, rubber, pavers and natural. This article isn’t going to focus on the materials that comprise the Read More…

UMass Disc Golf Course Close to Installation

Posted by Brian Giggey in Disc Golf Course Design on February 26, 2013

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The University of Massachusetts Amherst campus will soon be the home to a nine hole disc golf course beginning in March. While Explore Disc Golf’s full blown design of the course includes 18 baskets, the University has agreed to a nine hole “pilot installation” where the committee can gauge the interest of the student body Read More…

Disc Golf Beginner Tip: Throw DX Plastic

Posted by Brian Giggey in Tips on February 19, 2013

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This article is going to talk specifically about DX plastic — which is a grade of plastic produced by Innova Champion Discs — and why throwing it is a great way for beginners to get hooked on the game of disc golf. Two of the main reasons that beginners are encouraged to throw DX plastics Read More…