Thinking. It is inherent in all we do. Sometimes it even feels like who we are. But on the disc golf course thinking has a tendency to get in the way. Critical thinking can help us visualize a flight path but excess thinking can leave us confused.

It’s easy to go to your local disc golf shop or place an order online without thinking twice about where these discs come from. But do we have any idea how these discs came into existence? Let’s go on a journey soaring through a world of all things plastic.

The Olympic Games showcase the world’s finest athletes from 206 countries competing across 33 sports. That is a lot of athletic competition and brings me to my main question; Why no disc golf?!

People from a wide-ranging array of backgrounds arrive at the course to gain enjoyment from the wonder of flight. Diversity amongst participants is admirable. However, there is an all encompassing golden rule that should be a part of our rounds.

Disc manufacturers produce a multitude of discs with various flight patterns and characteristics. But with all of these manufacturers and types of discs, where do you start?

You have done all the hard work and arrived on the green. Take out your putter and put it in the basket. Easy as can be, right? Unfortunately putting is not as easy as simply willing the disc into the chains. Putting takes skill and precision and, most importantly, a positive and focused mind.