Wow, stereotype people much? I play golf and disc golf in the exact same clothing. Shorts and a polo usually, although I dress down to play disc in the winter for obvious reasons. If by "the country club mentality" you mean having etiquette, not dressing like a clown, not consuming illegal substances in a public area, not littering the playing field with tons of crap, and not screaming profanities within earshot mothers with children (all things I've seen on disc golf courses in the last six months) then sign me up and let me pay my dues. Golfers are certainly not saints either, but there is a culture of honesty and respect that MOST who play the game abide by. Disc golfers holding each other to similar high standards would be the best way for our game to get the positive recognition many here crave. And lets be honest, the disc golfers I'm grumbling about are not likely any of you reading this post. I assume that if you care enough about an activity to spend time educating yourself about it and conversing with like minded people, you probably aren't the drunken lout toking on his one hitter and dropping F-bombs within earshot of the playground. But maybe he's your friend, and maybe you should leave him at home until he takes a hint and his behavior improves. \end rant]
Ok sorry, I got a little worked up. To answer your other question, I clearly don't play this game to avoid the "country club" mentality. I play it because it's only disc golf. No big deal, nothing I have to take to seriously. I am a very competitive person, and I hate to lose at most things. This is a game I'm determined to enjoy for reasons other than my score. I'm going to take joy in making progress, improving, and learning. I'm going to enjoy being outside and making new friends. And yes, I'm going to enjoy the fact that unlike most of my other hobbies, disc golf is something I can do several times a week without breaking the bank. Do I want to win every time I step foot on the course? Of course I do, I'm a competitor. But I'll always shake your hand and congratulate you on a good match, regardless of the outcome, because that's just the thing you do to show respect for both your opponent and more importantly the game.
