What are the most valuable lessons you've learned while disc golfing?

[MrCoff3y]

That most of the stereotypes about disc golfers are true.

^This

 

[Okdiscgolfer]

On the internet everyone throws 450 or better

 

[kerplunk]

Before I started I thought all disc golfers were hippies and/or stoners. It turns out there are just as many rednecks (not used in a derogatory manner).

 

[AdamE]

 

[Basshunter]

Since I didn't start playing until I was in my 40's, there's not much (beyond technique, etc.) that I've learned through disc golf that I would call a valuable lesson. It is more what disc gold has REMINDED me of. Slow down, be quiet, be in the here and now. That it is OK to not multi-task all the time, to have fun on your own terms. Etc., etc.

I get the same benefits from disc golf as I do from fly fishing. A physical and mental reset to keep the everyday reality of being a parent/executive/coach/homeowner in perspective.

And as I've posted before, to have my 4 year old so say "Good job Dad!" after I shank a shot 20' into the woods. Because he's right...it is a good job, because I got out and played. I say about fishing all the time "any day on the water is a good day on the water" and I feel the same about disc golf...any day on the course is a good day.

 

[Highway Bill]

Since I started playing, I've learned a lot about patience and perspective. I've also learned that everybody's opinion matters, although it may not always seem that way.

 

[Mr. Butlertron]

Course designers generously fluff southpaws.

 

[captain jack]

Don't play angry.

 

[ODRB]

Remember that this is just throwing frisbees, so have fun. Or do something else.

 

[joecoin]

Lessons learned:

It's been reenforced, most lefties are paranoid.
Do NOT pick up that abandoned towel.
I'm happy I got my SCUBA certification in 1990.
If you find a disc you like, it'll have a name on it.
Don't throw any disc with a clear flight plate in the fall.
Accuracy trumps distance.

 

[zeerobb]

That your really NOT that good...quit taking yourself so seriously.

 

[Jukeshoe]

Lessons learned:


Do NOT pick up that abandoned towel.

LULZ!

That abandoned towel is always abandoned for one good reason or another.

 

[Pbmercil]

LULZ!

That abandoned towel is always abandoned for one good reason or another.

Not mine. I'm always dropping my towels on the course and forgetting them. They're nice ones too, but I get a free unlimited supply at work so I never care to trek back the 5 or 6 holes to retrieve it.

 

[nevets4433]

Don't take peoples skill level for granted. I did, and took a disc to the head.

 

[rickgz]

Here are mine:

During tournament play:

Take a stroke to save a stroke.
Throw what you know how to throw.

By following those 2 simple rules, your scores will improve.

Rick G

 

[BogeyNoMore]

That disc golf is no different from any other industry... everyone claims their stuff is better, different, is what you need, etc, but there really isn't much of a difference, and they'll keep coming out with new merch to keep you buyin... they're all just vying for shelf space and market share.

Considering I already knew that any business/industry will do this, I suppose I haven't learned a blessed thing.

 

[mrDROCK]

Here are mine:
Take a stroke to save a stroke.
Throw what you know how to throw.
Rick G

I like them. They go along with one of my favorite mantras: "Take the path of least resistance."

 

[Halcón]

That you can't have nice things in a public park

This, unfortunately, is true.

 

[Kodachrome]

my score is always plus fun.

 

[Bunsel]

It is a great way to meet new people and to learn things from them, (good and bad), but it is also a great way to have fun with adult kids whenever we can get together. It doesn't hurt to throw in a little bragging rights, especially when the old man that doesn't throw as far as the kids still comes home with the honors! :thmbup: