Have fun and follow the rules and spirit of disc golf. Specific to the professional disc golf association. A one stroke penalty is incurred when a players disc goes out of bounds in the woodsbushes. Facility all matches will be played at the uc santa cruz disc golf course which is maintained by opers and the disc golf club. A disc that comes to rest in, not on top of, the hole basket constitutes successful completion of that hole. The sport has a great amount of freedom and informality implicit in the rules. The rules are simple and are easy to learn and are meant to give the basic framework for playing the game. Tee throws must be completed within or behind the designated tee area.
Pdga official rules professional disc golf association. Objective of the game disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. How to play disc golf the rules are similar to the rules used in the game of club golf. Mdgf has exceptions to the pdga for mini disc golf play. One throw stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. General players will need to provide their own discs while playing. Instead of a ball and clubs, players use a disc or frisbee instead. 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. If its your first time playing a tournament no worries.
It contains many changes since the original rule book was printed. Players must play the course as they find it and play the disc where it lies unless allowed otherwise by these rules. The object of disc golf is to acquire the lowest score. 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. Disc golf is played like traditional ball golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. 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. Most importantly have fun and enjoy the game of disc golf. The rules are quite similar to the rules used in the game of club golf, including the matter of courtesy. Disc golf general information general disc golf is played like ball golf using a flying disk. The spot on, or directly underneath the place where the previous throw landed. Disc golf rules all rules are subject to change at the discretion of the lu ims administrative staff. 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. Des moines corporate games revised 1182019 disc golf rules. 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.
On completing a hole, the player proceeds to the teeing area of the next hole, until all holes have been played. Disc golf rules for recreational play dga disc golfs founding. Play begins on each hole with the player throwing from within the teeing area. Tee throws tee throws must be completed within the designated concrete tee area. 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. The pdga, professional disc golf association, is the best source for learning the official rules and techniques for disc golf. The new 2018 pdga putting rule for holingout rule 807b completing the hole reads as follows. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with the professional disc golf association pdga rules. Start each hole, following in numerical order, by throwing one disc within the tee area. Official rules and regulations of disc golf professional.
Bag tags are available to persons who purchase an annual fdgc membership. Deletions are marked with a strikethrough and insertions are underlined. Competition manual for disc golf eventstranslated rules of disc golf. Objective of the gamedisc golf is played like traditional golf, but with disc golf discs instead of balls and clubs. The sport was invented in the 1970s, and shares with normal golf the goal of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes. Teams may form their own twosome, or those entering as an individual will be assigned to a group.
The competitor who plays the stipulated round or rounds in the fewest throws is the wi nner. 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. Know the game at a deeper level and play it the way it was meant to be played. Download the rules online or purchase a copy of the rules by joining. Equi pment players are encouraged to provide their own discs. It is only fair that your opponents turn to throw be without distraction, just as you would like it to be for yours. 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. The purpose of the bag tag is to add another fun element to personal, league, and tournament rounds of disc golf. The object is to play the course and finish with the minimum amount of points. 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 goal is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible.
Play on each hole begins at the teeing area and ends at the target. Disc frisbee golf plays much the same as regular golf. Disc golf rules for recreational play dga disc golfs. Disc golf rules within 10 yards of the hole, a player may not step past the point of their lie, while making their putt. This booklet is the official rules of disc golf, and is the most current version of the disc golf rules. 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. The object of the game of disc golf is to complete a course in the fewest throws of the disc. Primary among these is the spirit of sportsmanship which enables the. Pdga rules of disc golf competition manual and rulebook for. One point stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown. Aug 07, 2017 this weeks video is on tournament prep. Disc golf rules one stroke is counted each time a disc is thrown and each time a penalty is incurred. 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.
One point is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. Disc frisbee golf rules the following are the disc golf rules for recreational play. The competitor who plays the stipulated round or rounds in the fewest throws plus penalty throws is the winner. Becoming a pdga certified officialdivisions, ratings, and points factors. Cancellations for golf must be done 30 days prior to the scheduled event to receive a full refund. If any point in dispute is not covered by the rules, the decision shall be made in accordance with fairness. Please display your bag tag where others can easily see it. 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. 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. The rules for uc santa cruz disc golf are derived from the disc golf association dga unless otherwise stated within this document.
These rules have been designed to promote fair play for all disc golfers. A hybrid sport that combines regular golf with ultimate frisbee flying disc that is now played worldwide. Des moines corporate games revised 5252018 disc golf rules. Be sure that players in front of you and other park users are out of range. Disc golf rules of play 1 players must tee off from the designated tee area. Disc golf scramble rules pdga rules will govern play unless amended by local course rules or intramural sports modifications. In using these rules, players shall apply the rule that most directly addresses the situation at hand. 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. The object of the game of disc golf is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest throws of the disc. Official mdgf rules of play mini disc golf federation. One point is counted each time the disc is thrown or when a penalty is incurred. Each additional throw must be from behind the previous place the disc landed, with your lead foot on the marked spot. Disc golf is played like traditional golf, but with disc golf discs instead of balls and clubs.