General

Disc Golf is played like ball golf using a flying disc. One point is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. The object is to acquire the lowest score.

Par

Par for any Disc Golf Course will be 54 strokes (3 per hole) regardless of length. Occasionally, a "Course par" will be defined for a course, but, most of the disc golf community has basically agreed that all holes will be considered par 3. This general consensus regarding "par" makes shooting par very impractical on some long holes. Thats just the way it is, and always has been. This means that shooting par at one course could be much more difficult than shooting par at another course.

Tee Throws

Tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated throw area. Do not throw until the players in front of you are out of range.

Lie

The spot where the previous throw has landed, mark with a mini disc or turn over the thrown disc, directly towards the hole.

Throwing Order

After teeing off, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole always throws first. The player with the least amount of throws on the previous hole is the first to tee off on the next hole.

Fairway Throws

Fairway throws must be made with the foot closest to the hole on the lie. The other foot may be no closer to the hole than the lie. A run-up and normal follow-through, after release, is allowed.

Putting

Within 10 meters of the basket (approx. 30 feet) you may not move past your lie. No “falling putts” are allowed. You must throw your putt, and stay behind the lie until your putter has come to a rest inside the basket.

Completion Of The Hole

A disc that comes to rest in the basket or chains constituted successful completion of that hole.

Un-Playable Lie

Any disc that comes to rest above the ground (in a tree, for instance) is considered an un-playable lie. Your next shot must be thrown from the spot directly underneath the un-playable lie. If necessary, relocate your throw to avoid damage to the vegetation, but no closer to the hole.

Penalties

An infraction of the rules of the game. A one throw penalty is added to the player’s score for the following infractions: Out-of-Bounds and Water Hazards.