The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf

by Justin Menickelli, Ryan Pickens

For people just starting to play, disc golf can become an exciting and addictive sport to play for a lifetime. Avid disc golfers often find playing a challenging test of both physical skill and mental determination. Disc golf is a “greener” sport than most, and has fewer barriers to entry than traditional golf and other recreational sports. It is also one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf provides readers all the essential information they need to get started playing disc golf, but it is much more than just a basic “how to” manual – it is a thoughtful, fascinating, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration into the history, nature, science, and skills of disc golf. Featuring more than 80 instructional photos, this is a comprehensive book about disc golf that would be enjoyed by all players, from beginners to aspiring professionals.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sports

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2016

Reviews

[Erik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of this was 5 star information, but so much of it was just too repetitive. The advice boils down to, you can throw any disc with any style for any shot if you want.

I can't figure out who the audience is, since the last few chapters have information for new players like grip and throwing styles, the opening paragraph talks about spending $8,000 to manicure your backyard into a private putting green.

Also, the encouragement to build a full private course in your backyard doesn't translate to anyone who lives in a city, which is about 80% of America.

Loved the pictures throughout and the history of the game and kudos to putting a book on disc golf out for the world.

[Glen Leavens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several tips and process. This reads similar to a text book and I have spent time studying it. A video of the throwing or a live lesson is better and the explanations. I enjoyed the walk through the rules and I have picked up a tip or two on edict. I had to use the book and go to the yard to practice the grips and the throws.

[Álvaro B · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent as an introduction to the sport and some of the guidance offered is valid, but it is clear that a lot of the info on technique is outdated.

[Bob Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I have read so far on disc golf. It could be improved by the use of color photos, and some of the sequencing was questionable, with the info on how to execute different shots buried in the back. But they had an excellent writing style with sufficient humor to push through the chapters. It could probably use an update soon to capture the tremendous growth of the sport over the past two years, but it is comprehensive and sufficiently detailed to explain the major elements of playing disc golf.

[Sandybear76 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good guide for disc golf from history to design to fitness to flight to skills. the book comes it all. however no colored photos.

[Jim Blessing · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been playing disc golf for 12 years and this is the first book on this sport that I have ever found in a library.

[Isaac Perez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wen mame.