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Where can I play disc golf in the Jackson Area?
There are several courses to choose from that are both public and private. They include The Farm, Mole Hill, Muse Park and Union University. When and where do local groups get together to play
disc
golf?
Local players post messages on the Forum under the General
» Disc Golf thread about when and where they are going to
play. Most
players welcome newcomers and experienced players alike to join them
for a
round. If you want to invite local players to join you for a
round of disc golf, post a message the
General
» Disc Golf thread of the Bulletin Board about the time and
place you are going to play. Sign
up
for the Bulletin Board is free and you can always find good information
about
tournaments, disc golf outings, new equipment, recent aces, and much
more
interesting discussions.
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Tournament Infomation
How can I learn more
about disc golf in Jackson?
Local members of the JADGC will be glad to
offer advice on throwing or strategy. As with most things, practice
helps the most. The JADGC will also host clinics from time to time to
instruct new players on the rules and strategy of the game.
How do I play? (from the PDGA)
Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee® The sport was formalized in the 1970's, and shares with "ball golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the "hole". the hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole® an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the "putt" lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you probably won't need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad "tee time." It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status.
Where can I buy discs?
You can start playing with a regular Frisbee that you have around your house or you can find at almost any store. As your game improves. You may wish to purchased “disc golf” discs which are a little tricky to throw at first but will vastly improve your game. Some of the local retailers that sell disc golf discs are Outdoors Inc, Johnsey’s, Great American Sports, Mole Hill Pro Shop, and Chainrattler’s.
How can I improve my game?
Just ask. Most players on the course will be glad to offer advice on throwing or strategy. As with most things, practice helps the most. The JADGC will also host clinics from time to time to instruct new players on the rules and strategy of the game.
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