Disc Golf: All You Need to Know About the Game You Want to Play (Paperback)

by Michael Steven Gregory (Author), Leticia Plate (Illustrator)

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Product Description
This handy reference provides techniques for mastering disc golf, the fast-growing sport in which competitors throw a Frisbee-like disc at a number of pins, or holes, attempting to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws of the disc. The basics of the game, the equipment used, and throwing techniques, such as those used for putts, approaches, and drives, are detailed. Rules and etiquette are included, along with variations of the game. Additional features include information on the Zen of disc golf and disc golf resources. Ample illustrations and photographs depict the nuances of grips and stances used in the game.

About the Author
Michael Steven Gregory is a screenwriting instructor at the University of California, San Diego. He is the executive director of the Southern California Writers' Conference and an award-winning independent filmmaker of movies and television. He lives in San Diego, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Trellis Publishing (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930650183
• ISBN-13: 978-1930650183
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #76,050 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy pocket primer, June 23, 2005

By	D. S. Bornus (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a compact little book that covers everything you need to know about disc golf, including disc selection, throwing tips and techniques, course etiquette, and more. Also it includes information about disc golf organizations, characteristics of individual disc brands, and even a chapter on the "zen of disc golf." It's a fast read but is full of information. It's worth buying just for the chapters on disc grips and throws for all types of situations. Carry it along with you and improve your game.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars solid "in the bag" guide, March 15, 2007

By	David J. Mcdowell (Spartanburg, SC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

just picking up the sport? dont trust yer friend, no matter how long he's been playing. You need to learn a good grip, a good stance, and shot selection that is right for you. This book helped me get started after my good friend, who is a serious player (and money winner) tried to just show me. His discs and windup were killing me. after ONE read i tried out some standard practices and was throwing consistantly. This is a great book to have if you want to keep rules handy and see guides on foot placement and grip etc. there are some fluffy parts that you can ignore, but they are to flesh out what could be a solid 10 pages. its worth the money.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Disc Golf Book, December 14, 2008

By	S. Rugg (Mendocino County, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I like how the book is organized. Written conversationally, it conveys an interest and excitement in the game. The book's organization into specific chapters (history, approach, putting, etc.) makes it easy to pick it up and put it down, try some tips out on the course and then refer back to a certain chapter for a better understanding. Even experts would benefit from the in-depth description of different ways to the throw the discs, and I really liked the appendix that outlines the characteristics of most all the different discs out on the market. The graphics are good with regard to holds and feet placement. As a beginning disc golfer, I have found this book to be inspirational and helpful.