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…
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…
As many of you have probably already seen, there is a wide array of installation methods when it comes to sinking baskets in the grounds. While metal sleeves are the standard, course can be more cost effective and use PVC pipe — enabling them to offer multiple pin positions on each hole while keeping their Read More…
This blog post was inspired by the ongoing number of conversations we’ve had with disc golfers that are adamant about the fact that disc golf courses MUST have 18 holes. While we’d love nothing more than to see every course have 18 shiny Innova DISCatcher Pro baskets, many locations just aren’t suited for that many Read More…
“Turtleback greens” are a design technique synonymous with famed traditional golf course designer, Donald Ross. While many later designers began to use this concept on their course designs, the most famous example is from Donald Ross’ design of Pinehurst #2 in North Carolina — a true destination for any traditional golfer, be it as a Read More…
Several weeks ago, we posted a picture of the 12th hole at Hyzer Creek in Providence, NY on our Facebook page and asked the question — “Would you rather know the distance of your drive off the tee, or how far you are from the basket?” As expected, responses ranged from simple answers to less Read More…
Improper wayfinding in nature can cause stress and a disinterest in returning for many. One way to combat this is by varying techniques in designing the “ground plane” of a space. Design of a space is broken down into three simple components — floor, wall and ceiling. This article is going to focus on the Read More…
If you’re a disc golfer and outdoor enthusiast in general, chances are you’ve heard of geocaching. Geocaching is very similar to disc golf in the respect that is has a passionate and dedicated user-base, yet has failed to reach mainstream recognition in spite of its inexpensive and highly accessibly nature. It is due to is Read More…
Tee pad selection is a very popular discussion in the stages of creating a disc golf course, as there are a variety of factors that come in to play. Some of the factors include, but are not limited to, budget, popularity, ability to relocate, impact on the environment and installation time. All of these factors Read More…
Before we get into the nuts and bolts of this discussion, let’s first define the “Grandfathered” clause that some may need bringing up to speed on. As defined by Black Law’s Dictionary, the “Grandfather clause” is an exception to a restriction that allows all those already doing something to continue doing it even if they Read More…
