The spot on, or directly underneath the place where the previous throw landed. Includes the pdga competition manual at the back of the book. If any point in dispute is not covered by the rules, the decision shall be made in accordance with fairness. Disc golf rules leisure sport triathlon objective of the game disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs.
The purpose of the bag tag is to add another fun element to personal, league, and tournament rounds of disc golf. Be sure that players in front of you and other park users are out of range. It is only fair that your opponents turn to throw be without distraction, just as you would like it to be for yours. Please display your bag tag where others can easily see it.
Disc golf rules for recreational play dga disc golfs founding. Becoming a pdga certified officialdivisions, ratings, and points factors. Refundable deposit required a personal check no money orders or cashiers checks is required and checks will be returned the day of the golf event. In using these rules, players shall apply the rule that most directly addresses the situation at hand. Disc golf rules all rules are subject to change at the discretion of the lu ims administrative staff.
This tournament will be conducted in accordance with the professional disc golf association pdga rules. The object of the game of disc golf is to complete a course in the fewest throws of the disc. Know the game at a deeper level and play it the way it was meant to be played. Pdga rules of disc golf competition manual and rulebook for.
The rules are quite similar to the rules used in the game of club golf, including the matter of courtesy. Fundamentals of the game rules 14 rule 1 the game, player conduct and the rules. Ultimate frisbee rules nature of the game ultimate frisbee is a fastmoving, competitive, noncontact sport played by two sixperson teams in corec, three men and three women makeup a team. A marker is placed in front of that spot, and the throwers foot must be within 15 centimeters of it as the next throw is executed. Aug 07, 2017 this weeks video is on tournament prep. The object of disc golf is to acquire the lowest score. Disc golf scramble rules pdga rules will govern play unless amended by local course rules or intramural sports modifications. If its your first time playing a tournament no worries. Bag tags are available to persons who purchase an annual fdgc membership. The object is to play the course and finish with the minimum amount of points. In order to complete a hole with a basket target, the thrower must release the disc and it must enter the target above the top of the tray and below the bottom of the chain support, and come to rest. These rules have been designed to promote fair play for all disc golfers.
Undergraduatesgraduate students all undergraduate students enrolled in 7 or more hours 6 or more hours for graduate students at jmu are eligible for intramural competition. Download the rules online or purchase a copy of the rules by joining. Disc golf rules for recreational play dga disc golfs. Objective of the game disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs.
Disc golf is a flying disc sport in which players throw a disc at a target. Disc golf rules within 10 yards of the hole, a player may not step past the point of their lie, while making their putt. The competitor who plays the stipulated round or rounds in the fewest throws plus penalty throws is the winner. The object of the game of disc golf is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest throws of the disc.
A one stroke penalty is incurred when a players disc goes out of bounds in the woodsbushes. Official rules and regulations of disc golf professional. Primary among these is the spirit of sportsmanship which enables the. Tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area. Deletions are marked with a strikethrough and insertions are underlined.
One point is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. One point is counted each time the disc is thrown or when a penalty is incurred. Mar 21, 2020 revised january 1st, 2018 note where the printed and pdf versions differ from the online version, the online version is to be followed. Play begins on each hole with the player throwing from within the teeing area. Specific to the professional disc golf association. The new 2018 pdga putting rule for holingout rule 807b completing the hole reads as follows. One throw stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. Cancellations for golf must be done 30 days prior to the scheduled event to receive a full refund. Disc frisbee golf plays much the same as regular golf. A disc that comes to rest in, not on top of, the hole basket constitutes successful completion of that hole. Rules for disc golf courtesy players should not throw until they are certain that the thrown disc will not distract another player or potentially injure anyone present. On completing a hole, the player proceeds to the teeing area of the next hole, until all holes have been played.
Instead of a ball and clubs, players use a disc or frisbee instead. Players must play the course as they find it and play the disc where it lies unless allowed otherwise by these rules. Tee throws tee throws must be completed within the designated concrete tee area. Play on each hole begins at the teeing area and ends at the target. How to play disc golf the rules are similar to the rules used in the game of club golf. Translated rules of disc golf professional disc golf. Disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. Equi pment players are encouraged to provide their own discs.
Start each hole, following in numerical order, by throwing one disc within the tee area. Where the printed and pdf versions differ from the online version, the online version is to be followed. Mdgf has exceptions to the pdga for mini disc golf play. Most importantly have fun and enjoy the game of disc golf. Competition manual for disc golf eventstranslated rules of disc golf. This booklet is the official rules of disc golf, and is the most current version of the disc golf rules. Disc golf rules the game of disc golf consists of playing a frisbee from the tee to hole by a throw or successive throws in accordance with the rules. It contains many changes since the original rule book was printed. General players will need to provide their own discs while playing. The sport was invented in the 1970s, and shares with normal golf the goal of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes. Des moines corporate games revised 5252018 disc golf rules.
Disc golf rules of play 1 players must tee off from the designated tee area. The rules are simple and are easy to learn and are meant to give the basic framework for playing the game. Objective of the gamedisc golf is played like traditional golf, but with disc golf discs instead of balls and clubs. The competitor who plays the stipulated round or rounds in the fewest throws is the wi nner. Disc golf general information general disc golf is played like ball golf using a flying disk. A hybrid sport that combines regular golf with ultimate frisbee flying disc that is now played worldwide. One point stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown. Disc golf rules one stroke is counted each time a disc is thrown and each time a penalty is incurred.
Have fun and follow the rules and spirit of disc golf. Players complete a hole by throwing a disc from a tee area toward a target, throwing again from the landing position of the disc until the target is reached. All participants must show a valid kent state university id or government issued id no less than 5 minutes before the start of every game. Pdga official rules professional disc golf association. Each additional throw must be from behind the previous place the disc landed, with your lead foot on the marked spot. The goal is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible.
Disc frisbee golf rules the following are the disc golf rules for recreational play. Official mdgf rules of play mini disc golf federation. Rules for recreational play general disc golf is played like ball golf using a flying disc. When the disc is released, the player must have at least one supporting point in contact with the surface of the teeing area, and all supporting points must be in contact only with the surface of the teeing area. Des moines corporate games revised 1182019 disc golf rules. Dga about disc golf disc golf education how to play disc golf home of disc golf disc golf baskets disc golf discs contact dga sitemap official online store click here. Disc golf singles rules and regulations eligibility below are the guidelines that participants must follow in order to be eligible to enroll or play in urec intramurals. The pdga, professional disc golf association, is the best source for learning the official rules and techniques for disc golf. Facility all matches will be played at the uc santa cruz disc golf course which is maintained by opers and the disc golf club. Players should watch the other members of their group throw in order to aid in locating errant throws and to ensure compliance with the rules. Disc golf is played like traditional golf, but with disc golf discs instead of balls and clubs.