The beginner's guide

Disc golf,
made simple.

Never thrown a disc? This guide tells you everything: the rules, the discs, your first throw, and what a Sunday with us looks like. Five minutes of reading and you're ready.

Spoiler: if you can throw a frisbee, you can already play 🥏

The idea

Like golf,
but with discs.

The idea is simple: reach a metal basket by throwing a disc in as few throws as possible. You start from a tee, throw again from wherever the disc lands, until it drops into the basket. Eighteen times in a row, that's a round.

No engine, no subscription, no dress code. Just you, a disc, and a big park.

A disc golf basket

That's a "basket". The goal is to land the disc in it!

The gear

Three discs, three jobs.

A bit like golf clubs. No need to buy anything: we lend you everything you need.

Slow & precise

Putter

Thick and stable, it flies gently. The disc that finishes in the basket, and a beginner's best friend.

Versatile

Mid-range

The Swiss army knife: decent distance, lots of control. Perfect for approach shots.

Fast & far

Driver

Thin and sharp, it cuts the air for distance. More demanding: save it for later.

Troll's tip: start with a putter. Distance comes on its own.
The rules

It all fits in five points.

1

The first throw is from the tee

Each hole starts on a marked tee area on the ground.

2

Play from where the disc stops

Your next throw is from just behind where the disc landed (the "lie").

3

Furthest from the basket throws first

You take turns, calmly, without getting in each other's way.

4

The hole ends in the basket

The disc must stay in the basket or chains. "Clang!", it counts.

5

Count your throws, fewest wins

"Par" is the expected number of throws. Making par is already great!

Technique

Your first good throw.

Three simple moves. Accuracy beats power, always.

Disc golf throw demonstration, top view
The full motion, seen from above
1 · The grip

Hold it firmly

Thumb on top, fingers curled under the rim. Grip tight: the disc shouldn't move in your hand.

2 · The aim

Shoulder to target

Stand sideways, shoulders lined up to the basket. The disc goes where your arm points.

3 · The release

Flat and smooth

Pull the disc in then forward, release it flat at chest height. Think "whip", not "hammer".

Etiquette

Good manners in the park.

Wait until it's clear. Never throw if a group or a walker is within range.

Shout "Fore!" if your disc flies toward someone. It's the universal warning call.

Respect the park. Take your litter, stay on play areas, look after the trees.

Share the space. The park is public: walkers, children and leashed dogs belong here too.

The big day

Your first Sunday, stress-free.

We meet almost every Sunday morning at the Plaine des Sports. No sign-up, no level required: come along, say hello, we handle the rest.

How to join us →
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When & where
Sunday morning · Plaine des Sports, Fontenay-le-Comte
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The gear
Nothing to bring, we lend discs to beginners.
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What to wear
Trainers, comfy clothes, and some water. That's all.
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Once there
Look for the group near the baskets. We'll be waiting!
Mini glossary

Talk like a troll.

Tee The starting area of a hole.
Putt The short throw aimed at the basket.
Drive The powerful throw off the tee.
Fairway The clear path toward the basket.
Birdie One throw under par. Well done!
Bogey One throw over par.
Ace In the basket on the first throw. Legendary!
OB "Out of bounds": the disc left the play area.

Now you know it all. Time to throw.

Theory is nice. A disc in your hand is better. See you Sunday.