Frisbee Golf is also known as disc golf which is usually played in a park. The game was originally created from the old leisure activity of just throwing a Frisbee back and forth between groups of people. Frisbee Golf can either be played with single competitors or with doubles. It is a game of mixed genders but men and women usually play in different divisions or leagues. Frisbee Golf consists of throwing a flying disk into a basket or at a target. According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, "The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc." There are different locations in which you can play this game. Some places already have courses set up for you, with targets, and obstacles. Otherwise you can designate a course around any park itself. You can use trees, light poles, or even fence posts as your holes.
The game starts off by what is called “teeing off.” Each player starts by throwing their Frisbee from within the teeing area. When the disc is first released, one of the player’s supporting points much still remain in contact with the boundaries of the teeing area. After everyone goes in the first round, you go pick up your Frisbee and throw again until you have reached your target. You continue doing this until you have gotten around to all of the targets, or holes on the course. The object of the game is to complete the whole course with the fewest amount of throws. The person with the fewest amount of throws is the winner.
If a player at any time throws a practice throw or an extra throw after the start of his or her round and prior to finishing the last hold of the round will receive one penalty throw. Any throw must be observed by any two players or an official to be marked down and to count.
There are several different kinds of discs that can be used during game play. There are the basic discs, putters, mid-rangers, and drivers. There is the backhand, forehand and alternative throws. The course is made of five different components. The course has targets, tee pads, signage, topography, and the safety component. There are different kinds of scoring but the most popular form of scoring is the medal play. The other ways of scoring are the match play, skins, speed golf, and captain’s choice.
Frisbee Golf, or Disc Golf, is a great way to combine leisurely excercise and frisbee! What could be more relaxing than walking through nature and just throwing a frisbee? Bloomington/Normal has two main courses both of which are good for beginners or pros.
Maxwell Park's Description: Well maintained park in good neighborhood. Mostly open and flat with a scattering of trees and a bit of sloping terrain. Frequent winds and thick rough add difficulty.
Directions: I-74 to I-55 north; take exit 165 onto Business Rte. 51 south 1.7 miles to a right on Gregory St., 1.4 miles to the 4-way stop. Go straight 0.2 mile to the 1st tee on the left. Parking is on right. Or in English, it's on Parkside Rd. Inbetween Parkside Junior High and Normal Community West. You can access Parkside Rd. by either College Ave., Raab Rd., or Gregory St. All of which you can access by Main Street.
State Farm's
Description: Very short and flat, with a few scattered trees. Only open to State Farm Park Employees and their guests. Restrooms are available.
Directions: From N. Veterans Parkway and S. Main St. (51); Take S. Main St. south to a left on Hamilton Rd. The park is on the left.
