How many people is considered too large of a group?

[Posey Ching]

I don't understand why your bashing large groups, is it possably because youve never been invited into the fun?

Wouldn't expect you to understand.

And I would never consider a DG cattle herd as fun. Like BD said, I've also been in the same situation where I was in a big group and I had to bicker to get the group to split up. A lot of standing around, waiting and and acting, as someone else called it in this thread, "douchy," is not very much fun for me. But who knows for you :\

But I'd definitely offer you a counter invitation to split into smaller herds.

 

[Posey Ching]

Plus you have the added bonus of not having to worry about the "image" tarnishing your stellar reputation.

never talked about my reputation. I was talking about how disc golf is perceived by the outside world. Is it safe to say that, in general, ball golf is a respected sport? How about disc golf?

 

[Posey Ching]

I suggest you try out some ball golf.

They'll keep people off the course for you.

Never have to worry about any of it.

Keep people off the course? lol what ball golf course keeps people off the course? What they do though is try to enforce etiquette and manage traffic and make sure that noboby is acting foolish and playing in groups of 13.

And as I said before, if nobody is on the course, then who cares. And i agree with what someone else said that disc golf traffic moves faster than ball golf. So groups of 6 are no biggie at all IMO. But 8 is getting too big and "douchy." And 13??? lmao that's beyond "douchy" :thmbup:

 

[Midnightbiker]

Is it me, or has anyone else noticed that most of the big groups are at the fairly easy courses? I don't think I have ever seen any big groups at the harder courses.

 

[Jukeshoe]

never talked about my reputation. I was talking about how disc golf is perceived by the outside world. Is it safe to say that, in general, ball golf is a respected sport? How about disc golf?

As far as the people I run into, 99% haven't even heard of it before, let alone formed a negative connotation of it.

I personally have yet to hear any non-DGers associate anything illegal or undesirable with DG.

Edit: Plus, I've run into larger groups, say between 10 and 15, that would stop at every single tee and let anyone even remotely close to being behind them play through. Not douchy in the least, in my opinion. Probably the exception to the rule, but it does exist.

Personally, I'm not sure why anyone would want to play in anything larger than 4, but hey, to each their own.

 

[Midnightbiker]

As far as the people I run into, 99% haven't even heard of it before, let alone formed a negative connotation of it.

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I agree. Most people I tell about disc golf look at me like this----->

 

[mashnut]

Is it me, or has anyone else noticed that most of the big groups are at the fairly easy courses? I don't think I have ever seen any big groups at the harder courses.

Good point, most of the large groups I run into are on 9 hole pitch n putts, rarely if ever on tougher courses, maybe that's why it doesn't really bother me since I'm rarely playing all that serious of a round when I run into that kind of group.

 

[Posey Ching]

Is it me, or has anyone else noticed that most of the big groups are at the fairly easy courses? I don't think I have ever seen any big groups at the harder courses.

most of em are on the easy courses, but i've seen it several times on the harder courses as well.

it just comes with the territory of DG. a downfall of free admission. you might run into a group of 8-13 that won't let you play thru. What can you do? I guess you could always stoop to their douche level and skip ahead of them :|

 

[nojjjj]

Keep people off the course? lol what ball golf course keeps people off the course? What they do though is try to enforce etiquette and manage traffic and make sure that noboby is acting foolish and playing in groups of 13.

And as I said before, if nobody is on the course, then who cares. And i agree with what someone else said that disc golf traffic moves faster than ball golf. So groups of 6 are no biggie at all IMO. But 8 is getting too big and "douchy." And 13??? lmao that's beyond "douchy" :thmbup:

Plenty of ball golf courses keep people off their course numerous ways.

I voted for 6 tbh, but I have been out with 8 people. I wouldn't plan on going out with a big group, but sometimes stuff happens. When this occurred and no one wanted to split up, instead of getting frustrated and ruining my day we just set off.

As soon as any group smaller than us was even behind us we would wait and let them through.


The ball/disc golf course comparison has to do with the exclusivity of ball golf, compared to the open, everyone can play of disc golf. This has gotten me and many friends into it. I feel that each step you/we take towards exclusivity, the less people will play (the already pretty small sport)

 

[Posey Ching]

The ball/disc golf course comparison has to do with the exclusivity of ball golf, compared to the open, everyone can play of disc golf. This has gotten me and many friends into it. I feel that each step you/we take towards exclusivity, the less people will play (the already pretty small sport)

As juke and MB were saying, most people they encounter have never even heard of it. Which is part of the perception that I was talking about. The openness got you and your friends into it but what about the millions of others who have never even heard of it?

What needs to happen for the media to recognize DG as a serious, competitive, and professional sport like ball golf? This is what I was trying to get at but it's a different thread. Because after that happens, the growth has unlimited potential. The sport is growing but will it ever reach ball golf status?

I like the underground feel of DG but at the same time I'd like to see the Pros making real money in the future. Even just 1/4 of what ball golfers make would be cool to see.

Shoot they even have ping pong in the olympics...

 

[REDARMY]

i voted 8 (for doubles), but ideally, i'd LOVE to see groups no bigger than 4 trotting around.

i'm not one of those speed golfer guys, but i do like to keep a decent pace.

/one of the many reasons i don't play tournaments. the slow pace would drive me nuts.

 

[Fender088]

Man, my group kept picking up players the other day and by the end we had 9. Of course, the habit of throwing and walking started to take effect by the second hole amongst the not so serious players. I let it slide and tried to just have a good time with the new guys, but I can't do it everyday.

 

[nojjjj]

As juke and MB were saying, most people they encounter have never even heard of it. Which is part of the perception that I was talking about. The openness got you and your friends into it but what about the millions of others who have never even heard of it?

What needs to happen for the media to recognize DG as a serious, competitive, and professional sport like ball golf? This is what I was trying to get at but it's a different thread. Because after that happens, the growth has unlimited potential. The sport is growing but will it ever reach ball golf status?

I like the underground feel of DG but at the same time I'd like to see the Pros making real money in the future. Even just 1/4 of what ball golfers make would be cool to see.

Shoot they even have ping pong in the olympics...

I'd love to be able to see DG on tv, get the representation it deserves.. I don't think shoe'ing people of the course is the way to go in this regards.

When I said open, I met that it's much easier to go disc golfing for the most part than ball golfing. People are much more willing to help out (look at this forum, even random people I've met).

I feel that we have a similar point of view of where we would like DG to go, but different means as to how to get us there.

 

[Posey Ching]

I'd love to be able to see DG on tv, get the representation it deserves.. I don't think shoe'ing people of the course is the way to go in this regards.

When I said open, I met that it's much easier to go disc golfing for the most part than ball golfing. People are much more willing to help out (look at this forum, even random people I've met).

I feel that we have a similar point of view of where we would like DG to go, but different means as to how to get us there.

whatever makes the sport more professional and serious that will get the media and public to notice. never meant to shoe people off the course. i meant and said to enforce etiquette like ball golf. And you bolded that I like the underground feel, but failed to bold the big but after that...

and yes it's a very big but that I think every single pro DGer would agree on...

 

[nojjjj]

Ah sorry, I thought the underground feel was directed at me.

I also feel that snowboarding/skateboarding/etc. (none of which I participate in but many friends do) grew from grassroots to big-time (Olympics).

For me, more professional and serious has generally led to less fun. But hey, I'm just one person!

 

[craftsman]

by practicing. you don't have to play in groups of 8 to play with more experienced players. that just sounds like an excuse IMO. do you feel lonely when playing with 3-4 other people?

i suggest getting in contact with a pro or advanced player and have them give you a personal training session and critique your technique. or even play in tournaments with more advanced players.

I do practice. Twice/week field, 5/week putting.No I never feel lonely, I play at least four solo rounds/week.
I'll admitt that I don't need mob golf to play with better players but it does offer me five opportunities/week as to two or three. I'll jump at the chance to learn something.
As far as playing up in events, it doesn't seem like the time/place to be asking questions. I am, and will continue to get one on one advice as you suggested.

I've never heard anyone say that playing in mobs is part of DG's appeal. Nothing wrong with a friendly environment but that doesn't mean that you have to play in mobs or show poor etiquette. Mobs on a golf course just look foolish and unprofessional and they're poor golf etiquette IMO.
I feel part of dg's appeal is the scene. The mob at my local course is the players there everyday. Last year I would see them and not join. I must say that a have way more fun shooting with them then playing solo.
I'll also say playing dirty dollars has alot of appeal in a large group.
I'd just like to see DG get the respect that it deserves. Because right now, we all know how the outside world views and perceives our game.

Yes, but IMO for that to happen it'll be a process of getting casual players to want to advance thier skills, which I believe mob golf is more practical for most over contacting a local pro, moreso then excluding players.
A common response when asking players how long they've been playing is started with," well my first year or two was just hanging out really but then...". If we were to police all the pot smokers off the course as you wish, I wonder how many players that would exclude currently or even in the future. Let me remind you that lower level players seem to be the ones filling the pot.

 

[craftsman]

Posey, I think the real difference in our opionions is what a large group can offer you vs. me.
From what I've gathered, you've been tossin longer then me and maybe don't need much advice or new dg friends. I do on both counts. This is the first year I've been active in multiple leagues and new groups. I'm now advancing much quicker due to this. Without the mob, I wouldn't know most of the people I play with now. Last year if I went to a tourney, after I'd have to sit alone or with my one friend, if he was able to go. At point series leagues, if that same friend didn't go that week, neither did I. Now, due to the mob, I've been able to play events and leagues and actually know people. Not that I would of quit had I not known people, it just makes for a much more enjoyable expierence.

 

[Posey Ching]

Posey, I think the real difference in our opionions is what a large group can offer you vs. me.
From what I've gathered, you've been tossin longer then me and maybe don't need much advice or new dg friends. I do on both counts. This is the first year I've been active in multiple leagues and new groups. I'm now advancing much quicker due to this. Without the mob, I wouldn't know most of the people I play with now. Last year if I went to a tourney, after I'd have to sit alone or with my one friend, if he was able to go. At point series leagues, if that same friend didn't go that week, neither did I. Now, due to the mob, I've been able to play events and leagues and actually know people. Not that I would of quit had I not known people, it just makes for a much more enjoyable expierence.

so what about golf etiquette?

and you don't need to play in mobs to get better. what's wrong with a group of 5 people?

 

[Posey Ching]

Ah sorry, I thought the underground feel was directed at me.

I also feel that snowboarding/skateboarding/etc. (none of which I participate in but many friends do) grew from grassroots to big-time (Olympics).

For me, more professional and serious has generally led to less fun. But hey, I'm just one person!

Understandable. Especially if your years of experience is correct. For me personally, I find it more fun and interesting when money is on the line. Or when everyone in my group is being competitive and giving 110% to come out on top.

 

[Posey Ching]

If we were to police all the pot smokers off the course as you wish, I wonder how many players that would exclude currently or even in the future. Let me remind you that lower level players seem to be the ones filling the pot.

lol so you are arguing to keep the pot smokers on the course and continue to ruin the reputation of disc golf? you are being delusional if you think that disc golf doesn't have the reputation of being a hippy stoner game. if this continues, will the media or public ever take disc golf seriously?

A common response when asking players how long they've been playing is started with," well my first year or two was just hanging out really but then...".

that's a common response?? that they were hanging out?? lmao!!! wow