Official Rules of Disc Golf
802.01 Throw
Last updated: Friday, December 31, 2021 - 15:38
- A throw is the propulsion and release of a disc in order to change its position.
- Each throw that is made as a competitive attempt to change the lie is counted, unless by rule it is disregarded.
- For a throw that is disregarded, any penalty throws associated with making that throw are also disregarded. Penalties that are associated with making a throw are those for: out-of-bounds, hazard, missed mandatory, above two meters, stance, marking, taking improper relief, and lost disc.
Outline of Contents
Disc Golf Rules and Standards
- Overview
- Official Rules of Disc Golf
- 800 Description of the Game
- 801 Application of the Rules
- 802 Throwing
- 803 Obstacles and Relief
- 804 Regulated Routes
- 805 Regulated Positions
- 806 Regulated Areas
- 807 Completing the Hole
- 808 Scoring
- 809 Other Throws
- 810 Interference
- 811 Misplay
- 812 Courtesy
- 813 Equipment
- Appendix A: Match Play
- Appendix B: Doubles and Team Play
- Appendix C: Resources
- Appendix D: Conversions
- Appendix E: Index
- Appendix F: Adaptive Rules of Disc Golf
- Questions and Answers
- Competition Manual for Disc Golf Events
- Translated Rules of Disc Golf
- Becoming a PDGA Certified Rules Official
- Tour Standards
- Technical Standards
- Disc Golf Rules History