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I got to play a round with MidnightBiker on Memorial Day at Jack Brooks in Hitchcock. There were a couple other folks from here also, but I'm afraid I forgot to write down their handles, so... But everyone was very helpful to a newbie, including the offer of sunscreen and drinks. I'll have to...

2.00 star(s) Newbie Review - New course Lots of altitude changes around the pit. Generally easy to find your disc. Some trees blocking the direct lines on a few holes. Bathroom and water fountain available. No DG community yet. Tee #4 recently destroyed by flood control project. Uneven ground. Can get...

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I'd like to thank everyone who weighed in on this issue for your insights and experiences. Especially important was the advice on not screaming at people and the official rules on what to do about it.

I'm new to the sport, but the very first time I played was at a new park with a new course and almost every time I threw someone near my lie would pick up my disc and throw it back to me. I tried to tell them, "No, no, leave it there please." But to no avail. I live in a largely Hispanic area...

So to review and clarify: $3 Frisbee at Target - good for figuring out if you want to play disc golf, bad for actually doing well at it. Also, disc must make it in the basket to count (technically) but drop-ins or "slam dunks" are fine, just make sure it lands in the basket and doesn't bounce...

So far we've been using cheap non-golf recreational discs purchased at discount stores. Just yesterday I received my first DG-specific purchase from Amazon. I thought it was a good starter pack of 3 DG discs (driver, mid-range and putter) with a bag and marker for only $29. I haven't played a...

I've only recently started playing disc golf as a result of a new park opening near my house with a 9-hole course. Previously I didn't even know that there was such a thing as a catch basket for DG. My question is pretty simple. My daughter (age 21) and I have been playing on this course...