A disc golf course typically has either nine or 18 holes or targets, called "baskets." There is a tee position for starting play, and players take turns throwing discs until they catch them in the ...

WASHINGTON — Have you ever wondered if there’s a science to throwing the perfect disc golf shot? A new study from Berry College researchers has found that where you place your thumb on the disc (or ...

For Tattar, the Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championship title showed how ... In the tournament where he announced himself to the disc golf world as a 17-year-old prodigy in 2022, Gannon Buhr tapped ...

Some of the first research of its kind offers statistics-based suggestions on how disc golf players can get a better grip on their game—it’s mostly in the thumb. Disc golf has been a staple ...

October 17, 2024 by Justin Westfall in Preview with 0 comments DGPT Championship 2024. Photo: DGPT. After 22 Elite Series ...

"While the optimal parameters of a disc golf throw may vary based on physical build, arm speed, and other characteristics of the individual, our data suggests that the ~3 cm position is a sensible ...

The following table shows the world record progression in the women's javelin throw. The first world record in the event was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in ...

As of 2022, the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) reported a total of 130,700 registered members which represents respective 19 percent and 84 percent increases over 1 and 2 year spans ...

The following table shows progression of the world record in the men's hammer throw, as recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The first world record in the event ...

More information: The Effects of Thumb Position on Backhand Disc Golf Throws of a Mid-Range Disc, AIP Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1063/5.0229599 Journal information: AIP Advances ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2024 – Disc golf is a sport growing in popularity, but there hasn’t been much research into the best techniques – until now. Researcher Zachary Lindsey and his team ...