Casual Q & A (School Project)

[Zerim]

Hey there everyone,

Just hoping to get some people to answer a few questions. Some of the answers from these questions will be put into my video i am doing for class. Answer as many or few as you like. I just appreciate your time for even looking.

Q: How did you get into the sport?

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Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

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Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

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Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

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Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

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Thanks again!! Look forward to your answers! :hfive:

 

[redrum]

1) I got into the sport from a buddy who had played for about 7 years as a casual player. He had talked about going out one day and I was curious what he was talking about. He brought me out and gave me a few discs to play with. I was hooked! This was about 4-5 years ago now and I couldn't be happier finding this sport.

2) For me I love the duality of the sport. I' a pretty competitive guy, and the fact that my fix can be had at a moment's notice is a great thing. But if I wanna go out with my friends, grab a six pack and just kill the day having a good time, I can do that as well. Now, I'm a sponsored player with Latitude 64 and that along keeps me going out there and trying to better my game even more. I love having goals set and trying to achieve them, another big key to me continually marching out to the course, rain or shine, snow or wind.

3) First, there's no real convincing someone to play. You either are interested or not. If you don't do woods, or dirt, or sweat, then this sport isn't for you lol. But bringing a friend along to watch you play, or help caddy, or just help out for tournament play might be enough to get them interested

4) Way too much! lol. I spend a lot of time online in forums and on fan pages, probably 2-3 hours a day. I try to golf as much as possible, work permitting, so anywhere from 2-4 rounds a week, plus I put in practice time either putting or doing fieldwork or both, easily 1-2 hours a week.

5) It is NOT a stoner sport! There's a lot of people who play this sport competitively and take it quite seriously that would have nothing to do with any recreational substances. I wish nothing more than to have the connection between disc golf and that imagery gone forever.

 

[Zerim]

Thanks Redrum! I Appreciate the time you spent on these questions. Great answers as well!

 

[texhop58]

Hey there everyone,

Just hoping to get some people to answer a few questions. Some of the answers from these questions will be put into my video i am doing for class. Answer as many or few as you like. I just appreciate your time for even looking.

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A:my mom's boyfriend played it. She wanted me to spend time with him and get to know him. Played once with him. Enjoyed the sport, never played with him again.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: it allows me to compete, while also getting outside to clear my head for causal rounds. It is also a way for me to work in some fun exercise.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A:"it's not a dorky as it sounds, it's really kind of fun". It's worked 5 times so far and worked for me.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: 5 hrs a week usually. Two rounds. More right now though that I am promoting a new course and upcoming tourney

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: it's actually a great sport and not all of us are smokers

Thanks again!! Look forward to your answers! :hfive:

Hope that helps

 

[teemkey]

Answers embedded.

Hey there everyone,

Just hoping to get some people to answer a few questions. Some of the answers from these questions will be put into my video i am doing for class. Answer as many or few as you like. I just appreciate your time for even looking.

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: A friend asked if I wanted to go throw. Sounded like fun.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: I like to see discs fly. I like to improve.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: Good times.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: I play every day with passable weather (I'm retired).

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: Have fun with it. You don't have to be serious.

Thanks again!! Look forward to your answers! :hfive:

 

[Bobby_B5932]

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: I was riding my bike in the park one day and noticed guys throwing frisbees around. The next day I went and rented a disc and I was hooked. I was 14 at the time. 6 months later I was playing open. Soon after that I was placing top 5 in most of the PDGA events I entered.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: I took many layoffs during my years of playing. One to two years off was the norm for me. I played a lot of DDC and was a pretty decent tennis player. I always came back though because I loved the competition and I knew I had a chance to win any of the tourneys I entered.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: It's fun, relatively cheap.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: These days about 10 hours a week.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: It's the best sport in the world.

 

[tampora]

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: A way to waste time with the buddies.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: Competitive fun between friends and I'm always chasing the glory of a great throw

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: Take them to a course and put a disc in their hands.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: I dedicate none, but I end up spending tons.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: Smooth is far.

 

[thrembo]

Hey there everyone,

Just hoping to get some people to answer a few questions. Some of the answers from these questions will be put into my video i am doing for class. Answer as many or few as you like. I just appreciate your time for even looking.

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: I started collecting discs and playing freestyle in the late '60s. Around 1975 I aquired this book which contained info on playing Frisbee Golf. I also joined the IFA (the International Frisbee Assn) and met some old timers from the other IFA (the Illinois Frisbee Assn). I played my 1st basket course in Joliet IL (West Park) in 1979.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: Everything about it. I love throwing plastic in the woods with my friends. I like that you can go to almost any course and find cool friendly people to throw with.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: Get them out on the course. 99% of the people that I have introduced to the sport are still playing.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: About 1/4 of it!

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: Most people don't know that there is established play, with pro level tournaments.

Thanks again!! Look forward to your answers! :hfive:

You are welcome!

 

[weeman]

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: Needed something to occupy my time in high school after I stopped playing soccer every day.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: The natural aspect of it has a lot to do with it, love being lost in nature at times on the course. My other reason is to become a better player.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: Take them out with me, show them a few pointers and how fun just throwing a disc can be if you don't take yourself too seriously.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: As much as possible.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: Whoever has the most fun, wins.

 

[olkok]

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A:My brother and my brother in law started playing to pass the time while they were both looking for work. A couple weeks after they started, they convinced me to come out and throw. I was pretty much hooked from the beginning and started playing local leagues and then tournaments.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A:Many things: the people, competitive play, being out on the course is relaxing, always trying to get better.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A:Come out and try it. You'll either love it or hate it but you'll never know if you don't try.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: Tooooo much. I'm always talking about it with people who don't play, checking out forums and article online to learn something new, practice putting at least 4 days a week in the back yard, plus getting out on the course at least 3-4 days a week or more.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: It's really for anyone. We have so many different types of people in all different walks of like that are part of our club. From young to old, blue collar to white collar, and we all get along pretty well regardless of all our differences. I've met so many great people that I would never have crossed paths with if it wasn't for this sport.

 

[Kp0c]

See below for answers.

Hey there everyone,

Just hoping to get some people to answer a few questions. Some of the answers from these questions will be put into my video i am doing for class. Answer as many or few as you like. I just appreciate your time for even looking.

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A:An older friend invited me to a tournament. He had recently picked up the sport himself

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: I like that it's a competitive sport for people of all skill. You don't need to be good to enjoy it, and if you are good, you can still enjoy playing with everyone. The equipment required to play is minimal, there is no «green fee» and playing a game won't take the whole day. Also, the small community of local players is fun to be with.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: I'd just tell him to come along and try it out.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: I read disc golf related forums EVERYDAY, at least at three different time of the day. I don't play very often but usually get out everyday for 20-60 minutes to practice putting and approaches. I try to play at least once a week, but this is mostly possible during the Summer.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: That it exists.

Thanks again!! Look forward to your answers! :hfive:

 

[sisyphus]

Q: How did you get into the sport?
A: I Threw frisbees in the 70's and joined the IFA in '76, practiced the skills to take the master level test, just before my family moved away from the contacts the IFA sent me to get certified. Had a nice collection of Wham-O's in a bin in the garage for the next three decades, while I griped occasionally about not being able to find an affordable way to exercise :doh:
Started walking the neighborhood when I turned 50, then brought out the old discs to throw object golf while I walked. Ran into a neighbor who unwittingly inspired me to try disc golf in 2011. He mentioned having worked with a woman who was 'pretty good at it...she even went to Japan once to play it' (I looked up 5 time world champ Tammy Pelicane!) The story was enough to make me go to PIAS and try an old Steady Ed course nearest my house, and discover DGCR and the fact that we've got 30+ courses within an hour's drive of my home!

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?
A: I love the flight of a well-thrown disc. Flex shots amaze me. Young, big guns are fun to watch, and every now and then, I 'park' one farther than I thought I could throw. One great throw per round will keep me going out for years!

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?
A: I try to be friendly & informative, but not pushy. I definitely let them try my discs. If they really seem fired up, or have kids interested, I'd probably give them some of my old starter discs that I can't sell anyway...

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?
A: I play five days a week on average right now because I'm addicted, my wife encourages me to get out & get the exercise, and I work a school day schedule anyway.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?
A: Those who play it cannot be stereotyped, and those who play it well are amazing to watch!

 

[kutz167]

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: I took a P.E. class my senior year of high school called "Lifetime Activities" that had a disc golf unit. I instantly enjoyed the sport, but remained just a chucker for about a year and a half until a guy I worked with at the time convinced me to give tournaments a try.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: It is pure enjoyment and no two rounds are the exact same. There is always the challenge there to improve your own inadequacies even on a super easy course.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: I usually tell them it is a lot like traditional golf without the negatives like cost and elitist attitude. Then I back it up by getting them to join me for a round or two.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: Way too much. It is to the point where my fiance and parents are surprised if I'm not at the course when I'm not doing homework.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: That it is extremely open to new players and anyone can pick it up and have a good time often with little to no monetary investment.

 

[Zerim]

Thanks to everyone that has posted so far!! This is going to help me a whole lot on my project. If it turns out good enough ill post the video. Great answers guys, thanks again!

 

[Daffron24]

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: A couple of friends in high school introduced the sport to me. I'm a huge sports and outdoors guy so disc golf just worked. It was laid back yet competitive and nothing beats natural beauty.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: Ummmm everything? Honestly, I love learning more about the game and improving on my skill set. The ability to stay competitive is something that keeps things interesting. And finally travel. I love taking wknd disc trips around the country. Now if only I didn't have to work.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: I know a lot of people may disagree but I wouldn't take them to the easiest pitch and putt 9 holer. When I was in college my friends always wondered why I played disc golf and not just ball golf. After a lot of explaining how it was different and imo more fun i took a few of them to a few courses where they held AM Worlds. The course was nearly impossible for them, but they were just in awe of the beauty, toughness of the course, and how different it was from ball golf.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: I try to actually get out to a course 3 times a week. I have so many other hobbies and other duties (work, sleep, eating) that 3 times a week is perfect for me.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A:[/B] It's called Disc Golf. I think every disc golfer should know that disc golf is a cheap sport than is fun and easily accessible.

Thanks again!! Look forward to your answers! :hfive:[/QUOTE]

 

[jkdisc]

Hey there everyone,

Just hoping to get some people to answer a few questions. Some of the answers from these questions will be put into my video i am doing for class. Answer as many or few as you like. I just appreciate your time for even looking.

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: friend was playing when i moved to the area

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: walking around, challenging myself

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: say c'mon give it a try.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: a good amount

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: its not just for hippies

Thanks again!! Look forward to your answers! :hfive:

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[tbird888]

Q: How did you get into the sport?
A: A friend mentioned wanting to try it. I was hooked. He wasn't.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?
A: Why just hike when you can make a game out of it? I love the woods, and I love games. It's like Peanut Butter and Jelly!

Q: If you were trying to convince someone to play, how would you?
A: I usually just talk about how fun it is and the low cost to participate. I think my love of the game is contagious.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?
A: Way more than I should. If I can neglect something (usually chores or food shopping) to play, I usually will.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?
A: It's fun.

 

[Aim For The Chains]

Q: How did you get into the sport?
A:friends played and went along

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?
A:its outdoors, able to be played nearly anytime/place and always changing with new courses/equipment etc

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?
A:take them out to a nice pay to play course or not crowed local course and let them try

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?
A: good question probably too much but its a hobby and sport

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?
A: it is a sport with a governing body and rules.

 

[CWSfan16]

Q: How did you get into the sport?
A: I was looking for something fun to do in college. And while I was in college, the "Freshman 30" got to me, so I was looking for something I can get a bunch of exercise while doing. I did a bunch of research, I chose disc golf.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?
A: I love being outside while disc golfing. I love how challenging it is. Figuring out how to throw each disc. Also, I am a very competitive person, and all of my friends are roughly the same skill level. This make for a close game every time.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?
A: I usually pester them until they give it a try. After a few tries they usually come with me. They are then hooked and thank me for it.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?
A: Actually playing, I am close to 8 hours a week (roughly 4-5 rounds). However, I am on this site, and other sites like this, close to 25 hours a week.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?
A: Although there are many misconceptions, disc golf is NOT a stoner sport. Many of the disc golfers out there are very friendly.

 

[bradharris]

Q: How did you get into the sport?

A: Growing up I played a lot of "Frisbee Golf" with my brother. We'd choose a tree, table, sign etc as a target and make up a course as we went. Years later, when lifeguarding in a city park, a disc golf course was installed. The novelty of taking this backyard game I played with my brother and actually using a set course with defined tees and a specially designed target was too much to resist.

We grabbed some old frisbees from the garage and gave it a try. I was hooked immediately.

Q: What about the sport keeps you playing?

A: I'm a competitive person and have always been involved in sports as a kid. Now in my adult years, it's harder to stay active in athletics. Disc golf gives me a great competitive outlet. I'm constantly driven to practice and improve my game to better my performance at the next tournament or league.

The social aspect of the game is addicting as well. I've made a lot of friends on the course. Tournaments are social reunions in a way.

It also is an activity that I enjoy with old friends from college. Even though my friends live hundreds of miles away, we remain in close contact. Whenever we get together in warm weather, we try to get out to the course. Even on the morning of my wedding, we all went out to the local course together.

Q: If you where trying to convince someone to play, how would you?

A: If someone was generally uninterested in playing, I wouldn't push it on them. It's not for everyone. But most people I talk to have a curiosity and want to give it a try. The best thing to do then is take them to the course and loan them a couple discs.

Q: How much time do you dedicate out of your life to disc golf?

A: My weekends from April until October are pretty disc golf dominated. If I'm not playing a tournament, I'm spending a good amount of time at the course or in the field throwing. I'm a bit more busy during the week with other activities, but still try to get a little bit of casual play in.

Now that I have a house with a yard, I expect to spend a bit more time in the evenings putting.

Q: What is one thing everyone should know about disc golf?

A: It's fun.