Disc Golf Pet Peeves

[BuiltTooLong]

People who complain about what discs other people throw.

If I find myself having to look for the same black, purple, or otherwise horrible to find colored disc from the same player on multiple holes, you may just find me complaining. Otherwise, you do you.

 

[BillFleming]

If I find myself having to look for the same black, purple, or otherwise horrible to find colored disc from the same player on multiple holes, you may just find me complaining. Otherwise, you do you.

I play in Arizona and one round I was using a disc where the color matched the ground too well. After the second time looking for it (and finding it), I apologized to my group and said I wasn't going to play that disc again since it was so difficult to find. It wasn't even about not watching where it went...we all watched it. But it blended in so well you could almost be standing over it and not see it.

 

[BuiltTooLong]

I play in Arizona and one round I was using a disc where the color matched the ground too well. After the second time looking for it (and finding it), I apologized to my group and said I wasn't going to play that disc again since it was so difficult to find. It wasn't even about not watching where it went...we all watched it. But it blended in so well you could almost be standing over it and not see it.

Yah we have a local that would always throw this dark purple Beast on thumbers and forehands that we nicknamed the "shadow". Mercifully he lost it at some point, so we don't have the burden of looking for the shadow any more.

 

[Dcinmd]

Yeah! Practise putting social dynamics. About 3 discs per person is good. If you take longer than others, i.e. if your routine is longer, no need to rush to keep up with the others, feel free to keep to it, but putt only 2 discs then. Really hate the bombing from 60 feet with 6 discs guys.

If I am focusing on someone else's putting prior to the round it lets me know my head is not in the right place and i need to refocus on what is important.

Its just additional practicing on minimizing outside distractions.

 

[Tripper]

Yah we have a local that would always throw this dark purple Beast on thumbers and forehands that we nicknamed the "shadow". Mercifully he lost it at some point, so we don't have the burden of looking for the shadow any more.

I have a buddy that loves "clear" discs. He bags 3 or 4 of them. He "lost" the same disc twice in one round at Rockness Monster in the same creek in nearly the same spot. Clear discs underwater are practically invisible.
Whenever he threw an errant shot we would ask which invisible disc did you lose this time?

Another buddy found and bagged (for 2 holes) a mud colored mid range. He lost it the first time he threw it. We didn't look very hard for that one either.

 

[Golden Tuna]

...Can't believe I forgot these.

people that throw multiple shots when you let them play through.

Non-league participants that refuse to play elsewhere on league night.
League directors that are rude to non-leaguers that show up at the course on league night

 

[coupe]

Clear discs underwater are practically invisible.

Depends on the light and your viewing angle. At the right angle, clear discs light up like a headlight, even 7-8' under water.

 

[VictorB]

happened to me at league last night...

Group in front letting you play through, then throwing on that hole before you're done with it.

 

[Tripper]

Depends on the light and your viewing angle. At the right angle, clear discs light up like a headlight, even 7-8' under water.

His was gray tinted clear and virtually disappeared in 3-4" of clear running creak water on a sunny day (in the woods). Fortunately I watched the flight and had a really good idea where to look. Even then it took a long time to spot that bugger.

 

[Tripper]

...Can't believe I forgot these.

people that throw multiple shots when you let them play through.

Non-league participants that refuse to play elsewhere on league night.
League directors that are rude to non-leaguers that show up at the course on league night

Speaking only for myself, I do not play in leagues or any organized rounds, I have no clue when or where leagues are played. So if I show up on league night, it's not that I am refusing to play a different course in deference to the league, it is that the league schedule is not on my radar.

 

[Aces Galore]

I like to play my casual rounds as if I am in a tourney. I don't like playing with someone that throws 3 or 4 discs on every tee pad.

 

[autocrosscrx]

...Can't believe I forgot these.

people that throw multiple shots when you let them play through.

Non-league participants that refuse to play elsewhere on league night.
League directors that are rude to non-leaguers that show up at the course on league night

Sometimes I'll ask if people mind if I play 2 shots when I'm playing through.

Usually, it takes a couple of holes before people let you play through, so I've already waited 15 or so minutes on them, so I don't feel too bad about it.

 

[DiscgolfStu]

"I almost aced this hole the other day"

So, you didn't ace it?

No.

Amazing.

 

[ru4por]

Sometimes I'll ask if people mind if I play 2 shots when I'm playing through.

Usually, it takes a couple of holes before people let you play through, so I've already waited 15 or so minutes on them, so I don't feel too bad about it.

This is my pet peeve. Courses are generally considered places to play disc golf. If you want to practice, get out there at 7 or 8 AM, go to a field or find a place with some trees to throw at.

If you are not holding anyone up, you can throw a dozen discs...but, nearly everyone I have seen throwing multiples, found all the other stupid golfers in their way.

 

[autocrosscrx]

This is my pet peeve. Courses are generally considered places to play disc golf. If you want to practice, get out there at 7 or 8 AM, go to a field or find a place with some trees to throw at.

If you are not holding anyone up, you can throw a dozen discs...but, nearly everyone I have seen throwing multiples, found all the other stupid golfers in their way.

I pretty much only play at about 7 AM. If the people in front of me are courteous, I'll throw a single shot. If a foursome (or more) is using a range finder on everything, putting their scores in uDisc before they clear the basket, not even backing off the tee pad when they do let me play thru, letting their dogs jump up on me, etc.... and I want to throw 2, I'll ask/tell them I'm throwing 2 shots. It is seriously like an extra minute.

 

[BillFleming]

Sometimes I'll ask if people mind if I play 2 shots when I'm playing through.

Usually, it takes a couple of holes before people let you play through, so I've already waited 15 or so minutes on them, so I don't feel too bad about it.

I've had this happen. My response is "as long as you don't hold us up, it's okay....remember, you asked to play through because you feel you can play faster than we are...."

My suggestion is to wait until you are a hole ahead before playing multiple shots. The group you are playing through are already waiting on you.

 

[autocrosscrx]

I've had this happen. My response is "as long as you don't hold us up, it's okay....remember, you asked to play through because you feel you can play faster than we are...."

My suggestion is to wait until you are a hole ahead before playing multiple shots. The group you are playing through are already waiting on you.

I'm frequently playing through 7 or 8 groups, even starting at 7 AM.

Like I said, I don't want to hold anyone up and I let people play through all the time myself, but it is super rare that I see groups out there that are remotely mindful of pace. Put in your scores as you are walking to the next hole or as your buddies are getting ready to tee. If you park your approach shot, go ahead and grab your putter as you are putting your driver in the bag. Dry your disk as you are walking. I think most disc golfers out there must hate their families.

 

[ru4por]

I'm frequently playing through 7 or 8 groups, even starting at 7 AM.

Like I said, I don't want to hold anyone up and I let people play through all the time myself, but it is super rare that I see groups out there that are remotely mindful of pace. Put in your scores as you are walking to the next hole or as your buddies are getting ready to tee. If you park your approach shot, go ahead and grab your putter as you are putting your driver in the bag. Dry your disk as you are walking. I think most disc golfers out there must hate their families.

Whose pace? Don't get me wrong, I am a quick player. I enjoy the game moving along. But, a pet peeve is the tournament/league player, who doesn't have time in their day for tournament or league pace. You getting back to your family (your choice), is your problem, not any other golfer. I am not going to score and walk and wipe my disc down and pull out my disc for the next hole and pull up my pants on the way to the next hole. I am not in a hurry, I have carefully/realistically planned out my recreation time.

Though I am giving you a hard time, rest assured I am not your problem...and you are not mine. My casual crew play very quickly and if you can catch us, we revel in the chance to grab a seat for a couple moments.

I really am just trying to make golfers remember that playing though is a courtesy, not a right.

 

[foxdawg10]

I'm frequently playing through 7 or 8 groups, even starting at 7 AM.

Like I said, I don't want to hold anyone up and I let people play through all the time myself, but it is super rare that I see groups out there that are remotely mindful of pace. Put in your scores as you are walking to the next hole or as your buddies are getting ready to tee. If you park your approach shot, go ahead and grab your putter as you are putting your driver in the bag. Dry your disk as you are walking. I think most disc golfers out there must hate their families.

Everyone has their own rhythm and routines, I'm not sure it is realistic to dictate to other players what to do. It boils down to pace of play. If they are holding you up and the track is clear ahead of them, it is common etiquette to let you play through. If there is no where in front of them, then you are all likely going to wait anyway.

I don't play to many tournaments these days because I find myself becoming impatient with the pace of play. Even though I like the sense of community and the competition in a tourney, there is no sense frustrating myself thinking of the 10 other things I have waiting for me at home. This is why I also play early in the morning to avoid the crowds. So I am not holding anyone else up and I don't feel anyone else is holding me up.

 

[Hampstead]

I really dislike slow groups ahead of me and cardio kids rushing me from behind.