Top Score: Marc Post (-9) Division Winners: FA4 1st Trophy – Celia Aranda (+7)2nd Trophy – Sharon Onuorah (+8)3rd UDisc – Tracy Damitz (+9) MA11st Trophy – Devin Hernandez (-6)1st Trophy – Todd Paraday (-6)1st Trophy – Jeff Reardon (-6)4th UDisc – Kiel Devine (-5)4th UDisc – James Frederick (-5) MA21st Trophy – Caleb HasselbringContinue reading “Windy City Thrown Down Results”
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Paul McBeth Foundation Chicago Video
About the Paul McBeth Foundation Most disc golfers are very aware of who Paul McBeth is and what he has done on disc golf courses over the last 15+ years. They may not know as much about his passion for bringing the joys and benefits of disc golf to as many new people as possible.Continue reading “Paul McBeth Foundation Chicago Video”
Jackson Park to host inaugural Chicago Disc Golf Expo in August
Jackson Park will play host to the inaugural Chicago Disc Golf Exposition for a week in August, including the first disc golf tournament to take place in the city. The expo, which runs from Aug. 9 to 15, was organized by Disc Golf Chicago with help from Hyde Park Disc Golf, a local group that has been working toContinue reading “Jackson Park to host inaugural Chicago Disc Golf Expo in August”
Disc Golf expands in Hyde Park with Wednesday meetings in Nichols Park
Seasoned and newbie disc golfers convene by the Nichols Park tennis courts every Wednesday night from 5:30pm-8:30pm, throwing frisbees (called discs in the sport) into a basket from various distances. They are part of the newly founded non-profit Hyde Park Disc Golf’s (HPDG) regular Summer Putting Series, and they are working to bring the sport to theContinue reading “Disc Golf expands in Hyde Park with Wednesday meetings in Nichols Park”
Paul McBeth Foundation, Discmania team up with Disc Golf Chicago and Hyde Park Disc Golf to pursue permanent course in Chicago
Currently, the city of Chicago provides very few options for disc golf within city limits. And with a population of 2.7 million, there are plenty of people – kids, seniors, and everyone in between – who could use an affordable option to get outside and be active. Recently we connected with two organizations, Disc Golf Chicago and HydeContinue reading “Paul McBeth Foundation, Discmania team up with Disc Golf Chicago and Hyde Park Disc Golf to pursue permanent course in Chicago”
3 Disc 21 – The Stupid Game
The goal is to get 21 points. RulesEveryone shoots in the same order, announcing their score before they shoot. Whoever is the button holder picks the shot position and throws first and each person must be the button holder in order. Each person makes three throws and adds the total points scored to their total.Continue reading “3 Disc 21 – The Stupid Game”
1 Vs 1
The 1v1 game is one of my favorite games/drills within disc golf to improve your putting. It was shown to me by a couple of very good disc golfers as a way to get better at putting and enjoy a cool little game while you’re hanging out with other people. It can be highly competitive,Continue reading “1 Vs 1”
HORSE
This one needs little explanation, but in case you’re not familiar with it here it is. The competitive aspect gives you some real experience putting under pressure. Take turns calling your putt and attempting to make the putt. After a player makes a putt, all subsequent players must make the same putt and if they missContinue reading “HORSE”
The Range Putting Challenge
The Range putting challenge exercises your ability to analyze the risk vs. reward of your putt and develop a strategy. Set three to four putting spots near and around the basket at different angles and distances. Assign a point value for each spot (typically 1 through 4 points) and alternate turns putting. Putt from anyContinue reading “The Range Putting Challenge”
DISC GOLF BASEBALL
You can choose any distance for the “bases” depending on your comfort level putting, desire for a challenge, etc. The game functions in a format like baseball so understanding baseball is helpful. – Like baseball, you get 3 strikes until you’re out and a putt is the equivalent of a swing. If you sink theContinue reading “DISC GOLF BASEBALL”
Hyde Park Disc Golf 