Unusal Tips For The Game

[Donovan]

I was talking to a guy I was playing with yesterday and I realized everyone has a little something they do to make their disc golf life better.

We were talking about the small things that cost in this game and he mentioned socks. Yep, white socks never quite look white again. Anyway, I looked down at my feet and his and said, ”You should buy and wear black socks like this.” It never occurred to him to do that. So there you go.

The other idea I mentioned to him was to carry a regular hardball baseball in your bag for those nasty discs that get stuck high in the trees.

I hope these helped some of you. I would love to hear your ideas, so please share your tips so we can all benefit. Thanks!

[sgamerp]

the baseball is a good idea. I gotta think about doing that from now on.

I wish i had some good input on something i do, but besides bring sunscreen, and a sharpie, i normally only bring my disc and a ipod.

[DGtourist]

I keep an old pair of shoes around, I call them pond jumpers. Its easier to search a pond or creek when you don't worry about cutting your feet on a rock or piece of glass.

[mobster]

Along the baseball line, I have a Nalgene water bottle (filled with my drinking water) that I used to knock discs from trees. When Nalgene says their bottles are unbreakable, they mean it.

[Texconsinite]

Wear water hopping shoes on any course that has water, and a swimsuit. Retrieveing discs is not nearly as big a deal. (Retriever still helps tho

[JR Stengele]

I also bring an extra towel that is a cheap white one from the YMCA in case it lands in something icky and I need to discard it at the end of the round. Don't forget the hand sanitizer!!!!

[JogginJohn]

Along the lines of pond jumping shoes, if you do happen to get into a creek or pond with your regular shoes, a run through the washing machine will save them.

Personally, I wear tennis shoes and after a while of playing disc golf, they invariably get pretty funky. Putting them through the washing machine keeps them fresh. Just make sure not to put them though a hot wash. Hot water likes to flatten out the sole, nothing an hour of walking in them wont fix but it should be avoided.

[Midnightbiker]

Speaking of shoes, I wear hiking boots. They give me great support on all kinds of terrain.

I also carry a soft ball to get the stuck discs out of a tree. I also carry two towels. One for me, and one to clean off my discs from mud or dirt. I also carry sun screen, pens and sharpies. I also carry extra mini's in case I loose one. I also carry sunglasses in my bag as well as extra score cards and a mini clip board for holding my score card. And a copy of the rule book in case there is a debate about the rules. During the tournament I also carry a camera in case something cool might happen, or to get a pic with the team that I play with.

[Olorin]

I always have a small towel to wipe dirt and/or moisture off my discs.
"Wet Ones" or similar wipes will get poison ivy off.
sandwich size ziplock bags will keep your score card, wallet, etc. dry if it starts raining.
On a course with lots of water I carry a collapsible gizmo with grabber pads that's used to grab cans and stuff from shelves. It's hard to describe, but I guess it's like the tools that people use to grab trash and pick it up.

[aclay]

I carry several old golf balls that I have found around gisc golf courses. They don't take up much room and are handy for discs stuck in trees.

[Donovan]

This is a great quick project I designed to have a collapsible disc retriever.

First you go buy one of these for $10 plus shipping:

http://www.thegolfstoreonline.com/p-456-ball-hook-golf-ball-retriever.aspx

Then you go buy yourself a can of Plasti Dip at any hardware/paint store:

http://www.cornerhardware.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=18394

Simply dip the "ball catcher end" of the retriever in the Plasti-Dip and let it dry completely 3 times. This will not only make a rubbery coating that will stick to a disc better, but it will also make it thicker so it will fit a disc better.

Now you have a 15-foot disc retriever, in a pole that is only like 3.5 feet long. BTW, when holding this in reverse, you can use the handle end to brush away shrubs and weeds while looking for a disk without having to get you hands involved.

At one time, I thought about selling these for about $50 a piece to make money, but to hell with it. You can go make your own. I do know that everyone who has seen mine has asked me where they can get one. So, good luck with this. Let me know how you like it, if you make one.

[fedsigMaster]

Speaking of shoes, I wear hiking boots. They give me great support on all kinds of terrain.


Same here, in addition to great support they have amazing traction on just about every type of terrain. (once you get used to their size)

[Bensontbjj]

Along the baseball line, I have a Nalgene water bottle (filled with my drinking water) that I used to knock discs from trees. When Nalgene says their bottles are unbreakable, they mean it.

I have found out the hard way that the water that I brought to drink in standard bottle from store WILL break when attempting this :eek:

[Bensontbjj]

I always try to carry a couple of the plastic bags from the grocery store and tie it to the side of the bag to pick up trash. I hate it when people are unwilling to carry out what they brought in:mad:

[basmith42]

I carry a dry bag in my bag.
When it starts to look like it might rain, I put my wallet and cell phone in it. This way, rain doesn't ruin anything.

Inexpensive ones can be found at wal-mart, 3 for $9.00 in three sizes. I bought mine at Cabelas before I knew this and paid $9.00 a piece for them.

[ERicJ]

Ziploc Snack bags (http://ziploc.com/?p=b5) are perfect for temporarily waterproofing your cell phone. And if you have a candybar style phone, i.e. not a "flip-phone", you can still use the phone while it's in the bag.

ERic

[t i m]

I keep a gatorade bottle of fine dust/dirt in my car, and on humid days, I throw it in my bag and use it on my hands/disc to maintain grip... anytime I'm near a great patch of dry dust/dirt I can just refill it. Great, cheap, simple "birdie-bag" effect, and you can use your favorite home-course dirt anywhere in the country. Take the home course with you. :)

[MoPhunk]

I keep a bottle of Absorbine Jr. in my bag in case i get into any itch weed and it keeps the bugs away. Also i will carry a manual weed wacker to look for discs (if you've never seen one they are similar to a sickle and really help to clear out the long grass and weeds)

[aillet]

Speaking of shoes, I wear hiking boots. They give me great support on all kinds of terrain.

I also carry a soft ball to get the stuck discs out of a tree. I also carry two towels. One for me, and one to clean off my discs from mud or dirt. I also carry sun screen, pens and sharpies. I also carry extra mini's in case I loose one. I also carry sunglasses in my bag as well as extra score cards and a mini clip board for holding my score card. And a copy of the rule book in case there is a debate about the rules. During the tournament I also carry a camera in case something cool might happen, or to get a pic with the team that I play with.

Where do you keep your discs? Sounds like you are carrying an extra 20 lbs or so!

[sidewinding]

I carry a spider monkey and a roll of toilet paper. One for getting stuck discs out of trees and one because it's no fun holding in diarhea for 17 holes.

[disc-o maniac]

i carry small glow in the dark fishing bait and tape it to my disc during night games, i own a 50 foot pole that slides in side of itself to about 5 feet to get discs from trees.(takes a while to get it to 50 feet) and i know a course lunatic that dives into the lake and gives me free discs.

[RustyP]

On rainy days, carry 3 towels: 1) your normal towel wherever you keep it, 2) an extra one in a zip-loc and 3) one attached to the inside of your umbrella...I'll use the one in the umbrella for the initial hand-drying, then pull out the normal towel to dry my disc off before hitting it with the birdie bag. The extra towel in the zip-loc stays there just in case my others get too saturated.

During tournaments on really hot days (happens a lot to me, since the biggest TX tourneys are usually during the summer) I'll dampen a few wash rags, fold them up, stick them in a zip-loc and freeze them. The morning of the event I'll stash them right next to the ice-pack in my cooler so that between rounds I have an ice-cold rag to lay over my face or neck.

[TalbotTrojan]

So I played in a tournament two weekends ago with snow on the ground that proceeded to melt. The first round it was obvious that my snow boots would need to be worn. I kept them on for the second round as well. The next day I knew it would be muddy on a couple of holes, but didn't need to wear the boots but did anyways. I was able to walk through shallow creeks in them and keep my feet dry, huge advantage. Snow Boots!

[Camgolfer]

So I played in a tournament two weekends ago with snow on the ground that proceeded to melt. The first round it was obvious that my snow boots would need to be worn. I kept them on for the second round as well. The next day I knew it would be muddy on a couple of holes, but didn't need to wear the boots but did anyways. I was able to walk through shallow creeks in them and keep my feet dry, huge advantage. Snow Boots!

Good times had that day. 3rd round was my favorite round.

[zenbot]

Best disc retriever there is. Especially for dense trees that won't allow you to hit your disc.

http://www.toolspotting.net/images/fatmax_xtremetape.jpg

The tape stands up 13' on its own. You can use lower limbs to get higher than that. There are expensive but worth their weight in CE plastic.

[G Bud]

One of the most important things in my bag is Good Karma. :rolleyes: I fully believe this is key to happiness in my DG life. I do everything I can to build up Karma: Hug trees, pick up trash, help with course maintenance, whatever. Get out and gather good karma. Try it, it works. :thmbup:

Oh Disc Gods, hear my prayers.:cool:

[RussMB]

Best disc retriever there is. Especially for dense trees that won't allow you to hit your disc.

http://www.toolspotting.net/images/fatmax_xtremetape.jpg

The tape stands up 13' on its own. You can use lower limbs to get higher than that. There are expensive but worth their weight in CE plastic.

Amen!!! I need to upgrade to the Fat Max, I carry the Walmart equvilent. I've rescued many a Disc from trees and water with that thing!

[Terry C]

BUG SPRAY!!!! If you have ever played all day without it on a really bug infested course then you know what I'm saying. Mosquitoes will definitely ruin a good day of disc golfing.

[bjreagh]

Best disc retriever there is. Especially for dense trees that won't allow you to hit your disc.

http://www.toolspotting.net/images/fatmax_xtremetape.jpg

The tape stands up 13' on its own. You can use lower limbs to get higher than that. There are expensive but worth their weight in CE plastic.

Genius!!! A baseball is great for a tree, but no good in water. I might have to get one of those. (You can also measure these (http://www.pdga.com/faq/rules-questions-answers/measuring-devices-within-10-meters).)

[hedfan1]

Things I always carry with:
12 Discs - Discs May Vary
1 Nalgene
1 Golf Towel
1 Cell Phone
1 Marker Disc
1 Set of Keys
Optional Items I am known to carry:
1 Baggie
1 Piece
1 iPod + Headphones
1 Pack of Cancer Sticks
2 Lighters
New Courses:
1 Score Card
1 Map

Unusual Tips:
If you have problems with keeping your disc low and flat when driving, pretend like your trying to cut off the head of a midget with your throw. No offense if terminology is not PC...

I had a guy, after seeing me putt one time, told me that I should change my putting style to straddle... In my head I'm thinking, dude I don't even know your name and I have never played with you before and your going to tell me how I need to put after one missed 30ft putt! I though that was unusual...

If you have a 1 in 100 chance of making a long approach shot, try taking the 1 in 10 chance shot and aim at getting your shot with in 15 feet or what ever you think you have a 100 in 100 chance of making the putt from. If you can go for it but keep it in the imaginary circle, go for it!

[mashnut]

I carry a spider monkey and a roll of toilet paper. One for getting stuck discs out of trees and one because it's no fun holding in diarhea for 17 holes.

But how does the toilet paper help you get discs out of trees?

[Jukeshoe]

But how does the toilet paper help you get discs out of trees?

lol!

[fifteen]

If you have a 1 in 100 chance of making a long approach shot, try taking the 1 in 10 chance shot and aim at getting your shot with in 15 feet or what ever you think you have a 100 in 100 chance of making the putt from. If you can go for it but keep it in the imaginary circle, go for it!

I do this too. I would rather lay-up and take a safe 3 than blow it and end up double-bogeying the hole.

[RHINESEL]

Unusual Tips:
If you have problems with keeping your disc low and flat when driving, pretend like your trying to cut off the head of a midget with your throw. No offense if terminology is not PC...



Watch out vertically challenged hominids, here I come! :clap:

[Danger]

We carry at least one headlamp for those almost-dark disc searching sessions. It's come in handy.
We also carry tennis balls for disc retrieval. Not as effective as baseballs, but they are lighter.

[TalbotTrojan]

BUG SPRAY!!!! If you have ever played all day without it on a really bug infested course then you know what I'm saying. Mosquitoes will definitely ruin a good day of disc golfing.

Be careful to wash your hands well afterwards, I have heard that deet will ruin your plastic.

[Apothecary]

i heard it gives you elf balls.:|

[TxDiscGolfBoy]

Sometime my hands get super super dry. Water and spit...yes, I spit on my hands almots every time I throw (lick fingers then rub in the dirt)...anyways, water and spit only make them twice as dry. I carry a small bottle of lotion in my back.

The dry hands mentally freak me out...like nails on a chalk board.

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Got a tip from a guy about keeping poison ivy off of your discs. When in summer or spring he carries a bottle of Purel. He squirts a little on his disc and wipes it off when he throws deep in the woods or bushed. Sais he hasn't had poison ivy since.

[CwAlbino]

I carry a towel or two at all times. Also a rosin bag from a local bowling alley works great for grip. Not just bowling alley of course, but that's where I got mine :P

Sharpies
Pencils

[racer93]

Got a tip from a guy about keeping poison ivy off of your discs. When in summer or spring he carries a bottle of Purel. He squirts a little on his disc and wipes it off when he throws deep in the woods or bushed. Sais he hasn't had poison ivy since.

The purel will destroy the oil that causes "poison ivy." Same thing if you walk through a patch and then wipe your legs down with a wet wipe. Both do the same thing.

[mashnut]

Along the lines of baseballs, lacrosse balls are really good for getting discs out of trees.

[John Rock]

They're good for juggling also, if you like tossing things other than discs. They're nice and grippy, and will bounce if you miss a catch.

[MrFixIt]

Along the lines of baseballs, lacrosse balls are really good for getting discs out of trees.

Yeah, I have one in my bag, and it works really well for the cedar trees.
I also carry a towel, a shammie, pencils/pens, a notebook, extra lighter, bug spray, a few zip-loc baggies, and a couple of plastic grocery bags.

Will definitely have to add the FatMax tape...I lose too many discs in the water:thmbdown:

[jhgonzo]

A basic little first-aid kit...last year at Highbridge I was the only one in my group with one, and I ended up busting it out several times for my buddies due to minor cuts and things. Someone was also kind of hung over while we were playing Gold, and there I was with the little packet of ibuprofen!

That Fat Max is an awesome idea. I don't think I'll need to buy one as I have a pretty heavy-duty tape measure already, so I'll try that out first and see if it holds up.

[leppard]

I keep a tape measure and baseball in my bag. I keep old shoes and clothes in the car for wading. And I am working on a pole I can keep in my car that when assembled is about 20' long and will have a hook.

[hogleggbob]

i will pull sprigs of cedar off a tree and rub it in between my finger for grip when throwing sidearm, pine works well too, but i use a pinch grip, so this may not work for everyone

[_.-Dut-._]

I do the colored socks, and knee highs so I can pull them up to avoid thorns in those unfortunate lie areas, and also because they make my legs look sexy.

[Jukeshoe]

I do the colored socks, and knee highs so I can pull them up to avoid thorns in those unfortunate lie areas, and also because they make my legs look sexy.

Pics, pls. ;)

[zenbot]

I put a sprig of Sagebrush in my shoe to smell fresh all lovin' day long.

[hogleggbob]

I put a sprig of Sagebrush in my shoe to smell fresh all lovin' day long.

i post 100x more than i actually play:hfive: