How much disc golf do you play//prevent injury?

[agent_peebody]

i play 2-3 rounds every morning at 7:30 am. i feel sore sometimes before i go out, but after one hole i'm good to go.

i pulled/tore/something'ed my hamstring and now the whole back of my leg is one big bruise...hurts like HELL when i FH

 

[Technohic]

Avery Jenkins? WTF? You mised well say Nate Doss is a well conditioned athlete. I'd love to see either of those guys be competitive in a triathalon, full court basketball game, or any real sport (besides maybe shotput?). Geez, at least cite Climo or one of the Euro pros who are in good shape if you're gonna say DG is a serious athletic event which requires tons of training and top cardio conditioning.

We'll just agree to disagree. Some view DG as a walk in the park, and others think it's a straining sport. When your heart rate probably doesn't top 100 (and if it did, it's due to being nervous or being out of shape and walking up a hill), I have trouble calling it anything more than a rec game. Again, JMO. It's great if some of you guys are playing so much DG that you're getting tired and sore from it, but you'd probably have nearly the same effects from just hiking around the forests and mountains.

Wait. Do you think because they are big guys they are not athletes? lol How about any lineman in the NFL?

 

[eegor]

Oh, I have started taking a cartlidge rebuilder for my knees. It's not needed now but I figure it will be later.

In January, I'll be a grandmaster... yes, take it now and forever... smart... very smart. I've been taking them since I turned 44. Best thing I ever did. I wouldn't be able to play at all if I didn't. As of now, I play 3-4 times a week. (and for a guy about to turn 50, I'm in real good shape. I can play 3 rounds a day... no problem).

 

[sidewinder22]

Avery Jenkins? WTF? You mised well say Nate Doss is a well conditioned athlete. I'd love to see either of those guys be competitive in a triathalon, full court basketball game, or any real sport (besides maybe shotput?). Geez, at least cite Climo or one of the Euro pros who are in good shape if you're gonna say DG is a serious athletic event which requires tons of training and top cardio conditioning.

We'll just agree to disagree. Some view DG as a walk in the park, and others think it's a straining sport. When your heart rate probably doesn't top 100 (and if it did, it's due to being nervous or being out of shape and walking up a hill), I have trouble calling it anything more than a rec game. Again, JMO. It's great if some of you guys are playing so much DG that you're getting tired and sore from it, but you'd probably have nearly the same effects from just hiking around the forests and mountains.

I don't think you have have ever played a tourney on a real course, so you don't really know what it takes. I don't see your argument against Avery? You don't think he's athletic or works out? If Avery trained for another sport like he does for disc golf, I have no doubt he would succeed and I hear he's pretty good at basketball. Nate Doss has slimmed down a lot recently. Dave Feldberg also lost a lot of weight to get in better tourney shape and he won Worlds after losing that weight. What does triathlon have to do with this? Its completely different training, I know I have done it, and I've been one of the best athletes in the country.

If you look at today's PGA they are all looking more and more like Tiger Woods and train hard. The touring disc golfers are carrying their own bags with up to 40lbs and basically hiking around a mountain, not a groomed golf course with minimal elevation change. So being in better shape is certainly an advantage especially at the top level.

Your review of Bohart seems pretty counterproductive to your argument: :doh:
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=1027&mode=rev

 

[eegor]

There's an Off season for disc golf?? When did that start??

No off season in Texas... I'm so glad I live in Tejas!

 

[backswing_aplenty]

I've had this same discussion of "what is a sport" with bowlers. Most don't think of bowling as physically intensive and that may be true to those who play only at a recreation level. At the higher levels of 8 game blocks and 52 game tournaments it is very physically demanding and those in better shape will perform at a higher level longer. The same holds true for DG. Most will never past the basic level to the higher ranks and there's nothing wrong with that. So, at the amateur/recreation levels you might not be able to categorize DG as a sport but at the professional levels it is most definitely physically demanding and a sport.

And on a whole, how many flabby players do you see out on the course? DG doesn't have the bad rap of out-of-shape players bowling does and yet we're still questioning DG's "sportiness"?

 

[eegor]

As with any sport, good conditioning means better performance. Fat, out of shape guys go home tired after one round. I feel sad for them. It starts with the legs, so get up off your a$$. Stretch and stay active. The only way to stay young is to go out and play every day! (at something... even it it's just walking around the neighborhood).

That being said, throwing overhand is REALLY hard on your shoulder. That's why pitchers don't play back to back games in baseball... even when they're young. Find another throw to add to your game... the backhand is the most natural and the easiest on your body... ask any old guy. I throw both forehand and backhand, but throw backhand as much as possible. I can play longer...

Drink beer, play disc golf... be happy!

 

[agent_peebody]

+1 on that last sentence. i'd add some party favors, but to each his own

 

[xJFK]

i try to get out at least 3 or 4 times a week. now that class has started up again maybe more.

 

[Star Shark]

I used to play 2-3 times a week, 3-5 rounds each time. Since I no longer am able to drive, I'm lucky if I play 3-4 times a month.

 

[Smigles]

I play whenever i find some free time after work, which is most days. I dont overdo it though, that helps preventing injury

I have a little routine which helps my training. 50 puts, 30 drives, 20 midrange aproach shots, play 9 holes, 50 puts, 30 drives etc. A rotation like that makes sure that you dont overdo one thing, it also keeps you focused, because you can not concentrate on one thing alone ( like putting ) for hours and hours.

I'd feel my arm too if i would throw nothing but drives all day.

 

[Feli]

...Your review of Bohart seems pretty counterproductive to your argument: :doh:
http://www.dgcoursereview.com/reviews.php?id=1027&mode=rev

I'm sorry, but I don't see what my review of a course that (I feel) has way too many random forest "fairways" has to do with DG being a sport vs rec game. We're talking about a physical fitness/deman issue, and you bring up a course layout/design issue?

Bohart has potential, but until it's cleared up a bit on many holes (esp 3-8 on the first 18 and 1-6 on the second 18), then it's overgrown and basically still a XC ski trail system with a quick and dirty DG course thrown together. Have you ever played there, or are you just trying trolling around to start a debate?

 

[Feli]

I've had this same discussion of "what is a sport" with bowlers. Most don't think of bowling as physically intensive and that may be true to those who play only at a recreation level. At the higher levels of 8 game blocks and 52 game tournaments it is very physically demanding and those in better shape will perform at a higher level longer. The same holds true for DG. Most will never past the basic level to the higher ranks and there's nothing wrong with that. So, at the amateur/recreation levels you might not be able to categorize DG as a sport but at the professional levels it is most definitely physically demanding and a sport.

And on a whole, how many flabby players do you see out on the course? DG doesn't have the bad rap of out-of-shape players bowling does and yet we're still questioning DG's "sportiness"?

I would tend to agree here. I do play local tournaments for DG, but those are am tourneys with only a couple 18s Sat and a couple on Sun. I sometimes play 3-4 or even more 18s if I have a lazy weekend or drove awhile to go to the courses (Highbridge, Flip, etc). I'm not faded by that, but I do throw BH on 99% of shots.

Again, it's JMO, but basketball, soccer, football, track, boxing, tennis, etc are true sports with high physical speed/power/endurance demands and high energy injury potential. On the other side of the coin, bowling, DG, golf, darts, horseshoes, pool, etc are rec games which require some technique but just don't put real high stress on the body. You can use "finesse sports" as an alternate to rec game if those are the most active things you do and it will help your ego.

I just call em like I see em, and I'm done here... the last word is yours

 

[agent_peebody]

what if you play DG in football gear and run between shots?

side note, a few UFC wanna-bes play DG where i do because it helps their conditioning, so they say

 

[Feli]

...side note, a few UFC wanna-bes play DG where i do because it helps their conditioning, so they say

Well, so would hiking or walking around, though.

The best thing for preventing/losing fat is just less food in the old pie hole... and some sustained aerobic activity. Whether that's walking, hiking, rollerblading, cycling, swimming laps, etc does not matter. The bottom line is just that you enjoy it and keep doing it... ie I don't really enjoy running, but I like mountain biking, DG, or rollerblading.

 

[medicinalfunk]

i try to play at least once or twice a day if i have nothing else to do (work, previous obligations). i sometimes experience soreness in my left knee (my plant knee, LHBH) but i wear a brace now and started walking a bit slower, and squeezing in two rounds a day is no longer an issue. i'm sure staying hydrated has something to do with it to, as it always seems to

 

[agent_peebody]

put down the medicine, funk...

it really dehydrates us out on the course. bring extra water bottles if you're going to partake or you'll regret it

 

[medicinalfunk]

i partake pre-round at the house unless someone else with me brings their physician-approved prescription to ingest at the course (per doctors orders), usually a single bottle of water does me alright. a pack of gum is nice too, especially when you smoke as many cigarettes as i do which only worsens dry mouth.

Well, so would hiking or walking around, though.

The best thing for preventing/losing fat is just less food in the old pie hole... and some sustained aerobic activity.

or you can be like me and be born with an awesome metabolism so i can gorge myself daily on ****ty foods and still keep my lean, mean, 160', 6'4" frame of erotic thunder

 

[agent_peebody]

haha, i could see you getting pulled over...

"uh yeah, we have doctors orders..."

cop: :|

"we do!"

 

[sidewinder22]

I'm sorry, but I don't see what my review of a course that (I feel) has way too many random forest "fairways" has to do with DG being a sport vs rec game. We're talking about a physical fitness/deman issue, and you bring up a course layout/design issue?

Bohart has potential, but until it's cleared up a bit on many holes (esp 3-8 on the first 18 and 1-6 on the second 18), then it's overgrown and basically still a XC ski trail system with a quick and dirty DG course thrown together. Have you ever played there, or are you just trying trolling around to start a debate?

I believe you were trolling with your stereotype statement that all disc golfers are lazy fat hippies. I'd like to see you play a multi-day pro tourney at a championship level course and see how much it takes. PGA golfers will tell you that the mental concentration takes a lot out of you, and when you get your adrenaline going, you are going to feel it later.

I've not played Bohart, but it looks like its fairly short to be a top level course, and the course really beat you up. You argue that disc golf is casual and relaxing, but your review contradicts that argument:
"If you like "roughing it," this is an ok course, but bring plenty of water."
"Bohart really ends up being a bit too much for most casual players."
"It really becomes a chore to play this course."
"If you go, bring plenty of water, wear good shoes."

Would you like some cheese with your whine?:
"Apparently they have tournaments here, but I probably would've considered asking for a refund after my outing."