Req 2b — Disc Golf Roadmap
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Option B—Disc Golf. Do ALL of the following:
Disc Golf
Disc golf is easy to start, but playing it well still takes skill, course awareness, and discipline. This path moves from rules and history into fitness, shot types, real-round behavior, and careers connected to the sport.
What You’ll Complete
- Req 2b1 — Rules, Courtesy & Scoring: Learn the PDGA rules, course courtesy, and how scoring works.
- Req 2b2 — Disc Golf History & Inclusion: Understand where the sport came from and why many people see it as an accessible game.
- Req 2b3 — Disc Design & Disc Golf Leaders: Study important people, how discs changed over time, and what top players have accomplished.
- Req 2b4 — Fitness for Disc Golf: Connect the sport to physical and mental health and learn how exercise supports better throws.
- Req 2b5 — Disc Golf Skills: Explore grips, footwork, throws, putting styles, and marking your lie.
- Req 2b6 — Playing a Full Disc Golf Round: Show you can follow the rules and respect the course during actual play.
- Req 2b7 — Careers in Disc Golf: Discover ways people work in and around the sport.
What Makes Disc Golf Different
Disc golf shares some values with traditional golf — honesty, etiquette, and self-control — but the game feels different. Courses are often in public parks. Throws can curve, skip, roll, or bend through trees in creative ways. Players also share space with walkers, families, and wildlife, so awareness matters a lot.
Before You Begin the Disc Golf Path
Helpful things to have ready
- A few safe, usable discs: You do not need a huge collection.
- A nearby course or practice area: Public park courses are often the easiest option.
- Comfortable shoes and water: You will walk, throw, and sometimes hike over uneven ground.
- An adult approved by your counselor: You will need the right supervision for your round.
Start with the rules and the culture of the sport. They shape everything else on this path.