Tips for my First Disc Golf Tourney Tomorrow?

[IUclover]

Eff politics and let's talk about what really matters. I'd love to hear your EXPERT tips/advice.

I'm playing in my first DG tournament tomorrow in the MA3 division with about 30 in our division. I hurt my throwing shoulder a few weeks ago so I'll be throwing 95% forehand (anything outside of 75-100 ft). Even with the handicap, my goal is to shoot Even for the tourney and, if I'm feeling ok, about -8 to win the damn thing for the Hoosier Nation.

Let me know what you think will help me make it to the podium and let the Colorado natives and other transplants know that Disc Golf is more than a game in Indiana.

Should I bring a Bluetooth speaker and loudly listen to Mellencamp on repeat?
Should I critique others' form?

 

[Cortez88]

I definitely wouldn’t worry about rubbers.

 

[Baller23Boogie]

I'd definitely get loaded before I went. Seems I always play better in whatever I do.

At least thats what I remember when I wake up the next day.

 

[IUclover]

I'd definitely get loaded before I went. Seems I always play better in whatever I do.

At least thats what I remember when I wake up the next day.

Sounds like a good plan with a 7am check-in time and high-30s weather in the morning. Guess I'll need to set up a tailgate around 5:30-6am.

 

[NWfor3]

Bluto Blutarsky..."My advice to you is to drink heavily".

"I would listen to him, he is in pre-med"

 

[DANC]

Eff politics and let's talk about what really matters. I'd love to hear your EXPERT tips/advice.

I'm playing in my first DG tournament tomorrow in the MA3 division with about 30 in our division. I hurt my throwing shoulder a few weeks ago so I'll be throwing 95% forehand (anything outside of 75-100 ft). Even with the handicap, my goal is to shoot Even for the tourney and, if I'm feeling ok, about -8 to win the damn thing for the Hoosier Nation.

Let me know what you think will help me make it to the podium and let the Colorado natives and other transplants know that Disc Golf is more than a game in Indiana.

Should I bring a Bluetooth speaker and loudly listen to Mellencamp on repeat?
Should I critique others' form?

Get @hookyIU1990 on your team. He wins. Google him.

 

[Baller23Boogie]

Sounds like a good plan with a 7am check-in time and high-30s weather in the morning. Guess I'll need to set up a tailgate around 5:30-6am.

Pro tip-

You don't have to start so early if you don't stop from the night before.

 

[UncleMark]

Do you have time to complete your transition?

 

[hookyIU1990]

Get @hookyIU1990 on your team. He wins. Google him.

Only in manly things like chili cookoffs. It's hard to imagine myself in a disc golf tournament. @larsIU is your guy on this one.

 

[DANC]

Only in manly things like chili cookoffs. It's hard to imagine myself in a disc golf tournament. @larsIU is your guy on this one.

Are you saying disc golf is not manly? @larsIU are you going to take that?

 

[larsIU]

Eff politics and let's talk about what really matters. I'd love to hear your EXPERT tips/advice.

I'm playing in my first DG tournament tomorrow in the MA3 division with about 30 in our division. I hurt my throwing shoulder a few weeks ago so I'll be throwing 95% forehand (anything outside of 75-100 ft). Even with the handicap, my goal is to shoot Even for the tourney and, if I'm feeling ok, about -8 to win the damn thing for the Hoosier Nation.

Let me know what you think will help me make it to the podium and let the Colorado natives and other transplants know that Disc Golf is more than a game in Indiana.

Should I bring a Bluetooth speaker and loudly listen to Mellencamp on repeat?
Should I critique others' form?

Throw a mid off the tee if your form isn't there. It's MA3, you'll probably pick up strokes on the field.
No doubles. Limit you mistake to a bogey. Take the medicine and chip out.
Warm up. No really. We're old (at least I am)

Never Mellencamp. Always bluegrass or jam bands
Always critique other's form in a competitive situation. Offer tips. Or just watch them throw and then shake your head subtly.

I definitely wouldn’t worry about rubbers.

No need. We raw dog bro. Always.

Do you have time to complete your transition?

Actually, there is a transgender female playing professional disc golf and it has started quite the stir.

Disc Golf’s Lia Thomas Moment

As a biologically male player continues a meteoric rise on the female circuit, women are starting to speak out.

quillette.com

 

[hookyIU1990]

Throw a mid off the tee if your form isn't there. It's MA3, you'll probably pick up strokes on the field.
No doubles. Limit you mistake to a bogey. Take the medicine and chip out.
Warm up. No really. We're old (at least I am)

Never Mellencamp. Always bluegrass or jam bands
Always critique other's form in a competitive situation. Offer tips. Or just watch them throw and then shake your head subtly.

See what I mean @DANC ?

 

[Baller23Boogie]

Throw a mid off the tee if your form isn't there. It's MA3, you'll probably pick up strokes on the field.
No doubles. Limit you mistake to a bogey. Take the medicine and chip out.
Warm up. No really. We're old (at least I am)

Never Mellencamp. Always bluegrass or jam bands
Always critique other's form in a competitive situation. Offer tips. Or just watch them throw and then shake your head subtly.



No need. We raw dog bro. Always.


Actually, there is a transgender female playing professional disc golf and it has started quite the stir.

Disc Golf’s Lia Thomas Moment

As a biologically male player continues a meteoric rise on the female circuit, women are starting to speak out.

quillette.com

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The only thing I understand is you raw dog.

Props.

 

[larsIU]

See what I mean @DANC ?

I'll hit you up next time i wander down to Brookside. You know, for protection.

Brookside Park

Open park with many large trees. Mostly flat but has a few nice elevation changes. Very challenging course. If you have never played this course make sure you print the map off of this site (under links/files), you WILL need it. After hole 4, cross the bridge across parking lot near hole 1...

www.dgcoursereview.com

 

[CO. Hoosier]

Eff politics and let's talk about what really matters. I'd love to hear your EXPERT tips/advice.

I'm playing in my first DG tournament tomorrow in the MA3 division with about 30 in our division. I hurt my throwing shoulder a few weeks ago so I'll be throwing 95% forehand (anything outside of 75-100 ft). Even with the handicap, my goal is to shoot Even for the tourney and, if I'm feeling ok, about -8 to win the damn thing for the Hoosier Nation.

Let me know what you think will help me make it to the podium and let the Colorado natives and other transplants know that Disc Golf is more than a game in Indiana.

Should I bring a Bluetooth speaker and loudly listen to Mellencamp on repeat?
Should I critique others' form?

Pro tip:

If you see the guy with a fancy black hat . . . Run.

 

[DANC]

See what I mean @DANC ?

Who can compete with that?

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Eff politics and let's talk about what really matters. I'd love to hear your EXPERT tips/advice.

I'm playing in my first DG tournament tomorrow in the MA3 division with about 30 in our division. I hurt my throwing shoulder a few weeks ago so I'll be throwing 95% forehand (anything outside of 75-100 ft). Even with the handicap, my goal is to shoot Even for the tourney and, if I'm feeling ok, about -8 to win the damn thing for the Hoosier Nation.

Let me know what you think will help me make it to the podium and let the Colorado natives and other transplants know that Disc Golf is more than a game in Indiana.

Should I bring a Bluetooth speaker and loudly listen to Mellencamp on repeat?
Should I critique others' form?

What course is it at?

 

[larsIU]

Pro tip:

If you see the guy with a fancy black hat . . . Run.

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A promising career cut short, no doubt.

 

[All4You]

Much like rollerblading, I reckon the most difficult part of competing in a disc golf tournament is telling your loved ones that you're gay...NTTAWWT of course

 

[IUclover]

What course is it at?

Down in Colorado Springs. My friend asked if I'd play so I'm making the drive down and I've only played two of the four courses.

Tomorrow we play Aviary and Widefield -- these are the two harder courses that I haven't played.
Sunday we play Cottonwood and Rampart.

My goal is to shoot even tomorrow and potentially make a run on Sunday. Not having a backhand will make it more difficult but I have lots of forehand discs that I can shape.

 

[larsIU]

Much like rollerblading, I reckon the most difficult part of competing in a disc golf tournament is telling your loved ones that you're gay...NTTAWWT of course

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Better inspiration for @IUclover

Good luck

 

[IUclover]

Throw a mid off the tee if your form isn't there. It's MA3, you'll probably pick up strokes on the field.
No doubles. Limit you mistake to a bogey. Take the medicine and chip out.
Warm up. No really. We're old (at least I am)

Never Mellencamp. Always bluegrass or jam bands
Always critique other's form in a competitive situation. Offer tips. Or just watch them throw and then shake your head subtly.

But I only throw Halo Destroyers (j/k). Since I'm throwing forehand on pretty much every drive, I'll be throwing Buzzz's and my Zone OS for shorter holes and my Tesla and Photon for longer drives. For longer shots that need a backhand shape, I have a Vanish and Trail.

Also agree with the no doubles. Just going to play par golf and hoping some of those turn into birdies.

 

[larsIU]

But I only throw Halo Destroyers (j/k). Since I'm throwing forehand on pretty much every drive, I'll be throwing Buzzz's and my Zone OS for shorter holes and my Tesla and Photon for longer drives. For longer shots that need a backhand shape, I have a Vanish and Trail.

Also agree with the no doubles. Just going to play par golf and hoping some of those turn into birdies.

How's the Trail on backhand? I've tried a Gstar Gorgon but i ****ing hate Gstar so it found a pond when it flipped over and i never looked back.

If i recall you're about 350-400 on backhand?

 

[larsIU]

 

[hookyIU1990]

I'll hit you up next time i wander down to Brookside. You know, for protection.

Brookside Park

Open park with many large trees. Mostly flat but has a few nice elevation changes. Very challenging course. If you have never played this course make sure you print the map off of this site (under links/files), you WILL need it. After hole 4, cross the bridge across parking lot near hole 1...

www.dgcoursereview.com

Brookside? You might be on your own there.

 

[IUclover]

How's the Trail on backhand? I've tried a Gstar Gorgon but i ****ing hate Gstar so it found a pond when it flipped over and i never looked back.

If i recall you're about 350-400 on backhand?

I'm around 300-350 backhand and forehand. If I want to kill my arm, my forehand is around 375-400.

I really like the Trail because you can put it on a slight hyzer and it just flies straight with a slight hyzer finish. On forehand, I pretty much do the same thing and it glides effortlessly 300+. The only problem (like your Gorgon) is that it can quickly dive and flip over. Highly recommend though. I found two of the special edition stamps in Cali.

 

[larsIU]

I'm around 300-350 backhand and forehand. If I want to kill my arm, my forehand is around 375-400.

I really like the Trail because you can put it on a slight hyzer and it just flies straight with a slight hyzer finish. On forehand, I pretty much do the same thing and it glides effortlessly 300+. The only problem (like your Gorgon) is that it can quickly dive and flip over. Highly recommend though. I found two of the special edition stamps in Cali.

I've got the 350 on backhand but forehand is 200 and in and that's it.

Now, all i have to do is convince my wife to move to central North Carolina and I'm golden.

 

[hookyIU1990]

I'll hit you up next time i wander down to Brookside. You know, for protection.

Brookside Park

Open park with many large trees. Mostly flat but has a few nice elevation changes. Very challenging course. If you have never played this course make sure you print the map off of this site (under links/files), you WILL need it. After hole 4, cross the bridge across parking lot near hole 1...

www.dgcoursereview.com

I had no idea that were that many frisbee golf places. I zoomed out on the and just about choked on my 5:00 Friday bourbon.

 

[UncleMark]

Now, all i have to do is convince my wife to move to central North Carolina and I'm golden.

Should be plenty of distressed property available.

 

[IUclover]

Pro tip-

You don't have to start so early if you don't stop from the night before.

So revert back to college days and buy a few fifths of Burnetts. Got it!

 

[Baller23Boogie]

So revert back to college days and buy a few fifths of Burnetts. Got it!

You've got potential, kid.