Larry_Dyes on Instagram shared this custom-dyed PDGA member disc. Disc design by John Dorn.
It's become an art form.
Disc dyeing has taken off recently, from people in their kitchens looking to add a little flair to their favorite discs to stores selling these one-of-a-kind discs.
We recently asked our followers on PDGA Twitter to share their dyed discs and if there is such a thing as a disc that is too pretty to throw, these might fit the bill:
Kristin Tattar celebrates a win with partner, Silver Latt. Photo: PDGA Media
From simply spending time together through exercise, to helping, encouraging and even competing, disc golf has been a shared activity for a number of players who have found their forever doubles partner.
There have been engagements and weddings on the disc golf course. In a lot of cases, disc golf has become a sport for the entire family.
Disc golf provides plenty of physical and mental health benefits. Photo: Mark Ashman / PDGA
Get those steps in on the disc golf course in 2022.
A round of disc golf can provide a number of health benefits, both physically and mentally. Strolling through nature and your local course for a few hours provides fresh air, a moderate, or in some cases, a more strenuous hike, as well as the mental challenge of completing your round.
From fresh air, physical activity to the community aspect of the sport, disc golf provides a wide-ranging list of mental health benefits.
Some called it nature therapy, a chance to get outside in the fresh air away from the stresses of daily life. Others enjoyed setting attainable goals and working to achieve them, an outlet to channel energy. It’s been a way for some to socialize, to join a community with at least one thing in common: the joy of flight.
The simple joy of flight was one mental health benefit of disc golf.
This year, a number of players who have picked up the sport of disc golf for the first time are venturing out to tournaments to give the competitive side of the game a try for the first time.
Last week, we asked a question on the PDGA's social media channels a question: If you could go back and give yourself some advice before your first tournament round, what would it be?
A few weeks ago, we asked a simple question on the PDGA's social media channels: What was the moment where you knew that disc golf was the one for you?
The responses were too good not to share.
I was recovering from a shoulder surgery. I had to get out of the house. So I went down to the local park with a great course, got the free to use driver and putter. Luckily my good shoulder is my throwing arm. After I finished the course I walked across the street to the second hand store that sold disc and bought my first two disc. I then called my buddy up and said we have a new game to play. Never looked back. Love! – Scott N.
Glow golf gives you the opportunity to get in a much-needed midweek round. Photo: PDGA
Let's take a moment to think of all the new players that have taken up disc golf this year that are currently experiencing their first time change.
We all remember when we first started, disc golf was all we wanted to do. But then, all of a sudden and with little warning, the days started getting shorter and then bam, the time changed (for most of us) and the sun was gone by 5:30 p.m.
There's one way to cure that desire to get a midweek round in: Glow golf.
