Looking To Get Started

[LatinTeacher]

Looking to get started with disc golf for something fun. I have a three-year old and have pretty much stopped doing active things since she was born. I always have wanted to give disc golf a shot, especially after "stumbling" upon a course in Roswell a few months ago. Any advice on good starter sets of discs? Plus, if I'm competent with a traditional frsibee, will this still be like a foreign thing to attempt??? Any advice is welcome!

[billnchristy]

Sorry for the question as it won't look right at first...are you female? The reason I ask is because I am putting on a women's clinic at Lenora Park in Snellville in May.

If not, we can still help! Pick up a nice midrange or slow driver like a Buzzz, Shark, Leopard etc... and a putter...I would suggest feeling as many as you can to find one that feels right to you.

While we are not in the Athens area if you want to play a round somewhere let us know...we have a ton of discs and could bring some out for you to try.

[hyzerfool]

Getting started will be easy for you. Get yourself a nice midrange disc and a putter. I'm a bit out of touch with the newest models, but Discraft's Comet is a great one to start with, but any mid-range that's not too overstable will do great.

Don't get a driver to start, it'll give you bad habits and if you throw the midrange right it'll go just about the same distance. That is, force you to develop good habits.

I'm just waking from my winter slumber and am looking to play some so if you're interested in playing a round at Sandy Creek, let me know.

cheers,

doug

[LatinTeacher]

I am male, and appreciate the help! Doug, I'll definitely think about Sunday and let you know. Are there any retailers in Athens who carry discs or id it all mail-order?

[ChaChing]

"42 degrees" is a store in Athens. They have a good selection of discs.

[Craig]

They also sell discs at Academy and play it again sports. (PIAS also sells used disc for a good price) Not sure where you live, but if you are in the Athens area Herman C Michael park in Oconee county is a good beginner course. That's where I started and I've been hooked since!!