OVERVIEW

Want to learn more about Disc Golf & AceRunners.com? We'll, you've come to the right place. In this section you can learn some basics on the great sport of Disc Golf, including facts about its lifespan and recent growth, a glossary of terms and information on gear & tournaments that will be useful for beginners who are just getting started as well as more competitive players. If you feel we've missed something, please visit our Contact Page because we'd love to hear your feedback. Thanks!

DISC GOLF BASICS

Disc Golf is a fantastic sport that can be as casual or as competitive as you would like it to be. The sport's popularity has grown rapidly since the early 70's when formalization efforts began to take shape. The object of the game is the same as traditional ball golf, where players have a starting point and target (a basket in this case) and must reach the target in as few throw as possible.
    Most courses feature 9 or 18 holes with some having 27 or more
    Most holes are played as a par 3 with distances between 200 and 450 feet however par 4's, 5's and beyond do exist on certain courses
    There are over 40,000 PDGA (Professional Disc Golf Association) members and growing exponentially
    PDGA membership is not required to play the sport causally or to enter some tournaments
    The game is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status as many courses are free to play
    There are now more than 2,500 courses worldwide, including 1500+ in the USA and Canada
    Today, the tour purse reaches nearly 2 million dollars
    To learn more on the history and current progress of Disc Golf,  please visit the PDGA Website