My Dad Sucks

[412Disc]

A little stubborn eh?

 

[holotone]

In an effort to stop the turning over, I handed him my 170 Buzz SS. He quit turning it over, but still no spin, a fair amount of flutter, and nose-up driving.

Giving him a disc that masks his form flaws isn't doing him any favors, imho. It's tougher, but a much better solution long term, to teach him the correct way to throw the discs that he has trouble with - Definitely stick to mids / putters until then.

 

[sidewinding]

Somone need to buy this old dude a TeeBird...STAT!

 

[BIgNik]

Give him A Discraft Stratus ...

It will add more distance to any beginers drive ...

 

[lavon_andy]

YouTube videos, practice, and 150 class.

Don't give him advice he doesnt want. As long as he's having fun he's doing it right.

 

[Jar-El]

We're talking about a guy driving 100' so any driver is overkill. If he's turning over the 150g Shark, it's probably not due to him overpowering the disc. Have him play a full round with the power grip and see what happens. Then you can start working on his form/technique with on-course tips or videos. Above all, have fun and don't ruin it for him.

 

[Punisher]

Get him a Rattler or Polecat (150 or below) and let him learn some very basic disc throwing fundamentals.

This or buy a catch Frisbee to learn. Just simply play catch out to about 60 feet this will teach him to throw well and he will be able to see what the problem is

 

[sidewinding]

This or buy a catch Frisbee to learn. Just simply play catch out to about 60 feet this will teach him to throw well and he will be able to see what the problem is

He's already throwing a 150 shark which is pretty close to a catch frisbee. He needs to disc up and man up...or he may just be too old for disc golf.

 

[Jar-El]

He's already throwing a 150 shark which is pretty close to a catch frisbee. He needs to disc up and man up...or he may just be too old for disc golf.

False.

My Dad and Father-In-Law who are both around 65 years old play maybe 2-3x a year when I drag them out. I hand them a 168g Mako I don't throw, and they drive, approach, and putt with it just fine. They probably only throw 160'-180' but it's a line drive down the fairway with a little turn and a little fade. All I've done is showed them how to grip it and told them to "watch me" for correct form, and after hanging on these boards a bit it's clear my form could improve.

 

[slowRoll]

Quick fix. Teach him to throw a standstill sidearm flick with a faiway driver. It really is just like driving a nail. It also puts much less stress on his body due to the limited motion. My grandfather(84) threw a star leopard 150' after 3 attempts of me showing him what those discs in my trunk were for. This can be done completely flatfooted and distance will be added as he learns how to put his bodyweight behind the flick. A grown man should be able to sidearm 250' easy with just an afternoons worth of practice. Accuracy however, will take a little longer. Good luck.

 

[pdiddy71]

My Dad also started playing in his early sixties. One of the better discs that I got for him to try was a good old Jaguar. We also have a nice rec course that is distance friendly for his driving ability. I also have gotten him some Rocs, from DX, star, pro, and champion. He does well with those and a DX Wolf. He putts well with a Rhyno or occasionally an Aviar. I would look into discs like Fairway drivers and below that have good glide and low fade. And see if there is a Shorter course to play. I wouldn't want to discourage him by playing a long course knowing he doesn't throw all that far to begin with.

 

[Rugball]

Quick fix. Teach him to throw a standstill sidearm flick with a faiway driver. It really is just like driving a nail. It also puts much less stress on his body due to the limited motion. My grandfather(84) threw a star leopard 150' after 3 attempts of me showing him what those discs in my trunk were for. This can be done completely flatfooted and distance will be added as he learns how to put his bodyweight behind the flick. A grown man should be able to sidearm 250' easy with just an afternoons worth of practice. Accuracy however, will take a little longer. Good luck.

^^I was wondering if anyone was going to suggest forehanding. I like to think of it more like swinging a racquet, but whatever mental image works is fine. I think it's a great option to avoid the need for a run-up and more stress on the old body.

I play ball golf with my dad (69 yrs young) a few times a year. I feel your pain it terms of his unwillingness to try some changes that would improve his game. Old coots are stubborn.

 

[jtreadwell]

My dad and I play maybe 2 - 3 rounds a month, and I had to scale back the advice. He fits the same description as the OP's dad (late 50s, very good shape from 30 years of Karate, can't drive for sh!t, etc), and while he loves the game enough to have just today picked up a practice basket, it's more about having a mutual hobby with me than being a pro player. He's a putting machine compared to me, but insists on driving with a 180g echo star mako and can't get it past 100ft. I had him get a 165g DX leopard and it sits in his bag. My suggestion for the OP is to gently suggest your dad watch some videos and then go find a field to practice in together. Oh and enjoy the time with your dad - that's key.

 

[Connor Jones]

AT LEAST YOUR DAD IS ALIVEEEEEE.

*guilts everyone*
*laughs*
*cries*
*waits for zenbot to hold him*
*showers*

:|.

 

[Jay Dub]

I've played disc golf for a long time, I've been 54 for only a few months so I'm not as experienced at being old as I am at disc golf....thank gawd!

One big difference I'm noticing with my age is that I am more interested in making the perfect shot. I don't care much about my score and have settled with the fact that this is how far I can throw and it ain't gettin' better.

I think it's like some one said earlier. Your dad is doing this for fun and to be able to share something with his son, which he doesn't get to do as much anymore like he did when you were younger.

When you get to be his age, you'll be the same way.

 

[DiscNutt123]

He won't get any spin with a control grip. That's the biggest reason why he's getting the results he is.

I get 425' with a Climo grip...and plenty of spin.

 

[eegor]

I'm older (wish my dad was alive) and now I look to throw the disc to spots that set up my next shot. Big distance isn't a big deal for me. If I'm 60 feet or 100 feet away after the first shot, I'll still get a 3.

Let him have fun and throw what he wants. That said, when I get tired, I like to drive with a 154gm Diamond. Huge glide and easy to control. I can easily get it out to 250ft. I see it (or something like it) as my main driver 10-15 years from now.

 

[sidewinding]

I get 425' with a Climo grip...and plenty of spin.

This is funny. Internet distance claims always crack me up. :thmbup:

 

[DiscNutt123]

This is funny. Internet distance claims always crack me up. :thmbup:

Truth hurts doesn't it? That's semi controlled distance. My max was measured (with a rolling measure tape) was 468' 7 5/8".

 

[Brian Hess]

Bagtag

I want your Dad to buy a tag from our club so I can challenge him.