MY tip for first timers? TELL YOUR CARD! In my experience, any time someone has come out and said "Hey guys this is my first tournament - please let me know if I am doing anything wrong or about to break the rules somehow" it has gone very well for them and everyone has always been eager to help them through the round.
There are a bunch of people who think they aren't good enough to play a tournament. Poppycock. There are more people there than you would think who aren't super good. It's about having a good time and just doing your best. You'll meet some really cool people too.
Played in my first tournament at the end of last year. Have played in one more and a tag round. I was so looking forward this year to playing 1-2 tourneys per month this year, but that's been shut down, haha. Thanks for the tips Danny and DD! Everyone reading this, send Danny a video of yourself so he can do a form critique. He is very honest, respectful, and helpful and helped me add some distance and better control!
Not sure if you've played one yet, but I played a prodigy par 2 event that they had at a local park. It was my first event, I'm definitely not a great player. I had a blast though, and did much better than I thought I would!
Just played in my first tournament @ 45. Didn't do as well as I wanted to or could have, but that didn't take away from the fact that I had a blast that day. Registered for three more in the next 30 days!
Good comments Danny. Just played my first two tournaments. One sanctioned, the other not. Both were quite a bit of fun, even with finishing dead last in both.
I've played one tournament on a mountain called Mt Shasta. It was a ton of fun I might do more in the future but I have anxiety so I struggle with these kinda things.
I have not played in a tournament yet but was planning on doing so this year. Hopefully I'll be able to do so. I'll probably buy a practice basket for the backyard to help with my putting and some mid shots.
A lot of areas that have disc golf courses will have at least a small community of players. Check out if they hold minis (mini tournaments) that follow most of the rules and pace of a tournament, just on a more casual and cheaper level
A good way to get comfortable with more formal play is to join a league. The one I’m in has a really mellow attitude, but the rules are in play. When I first started playing, I sometimes stepped forward too soon when I putted inside the circle, and one of the guys I was playing with pointed it out (in a cool way, to help me get better), and I was totally glad that he did, because I’ve since rid myself of that bad habit, and started that night 👍🏽👍🏽 I say all that because I just played my first event, a Trilogy Challenge, and while It didn’t have the formality of paper scorecards (we used UDisc), it really didn’t feel different from playing in my weekly league. I am looking forward to my first sanctioned event at the end of this month!
Ever since I entered my 1st tournament ive watched this video like 4 times. why am I so nervous ? this is ridiculous. Maybe because I've watched too many pro tournaments on RUclips and I'm thinking I have to perform like that. Crazy. Btw... i love all of your content and advice. Thank you .
Haven't played in one yet. I've only been playing a month or so. I'd be interested in playing a recreation type tournament but I don't know where to look just yet
I was a competitive fighter and chess player. I don't want to introduce any of that anxiety or stress into my disc golf experience, so I don't think tournaments are for me. I use it to get outside, get exercise, and play it for the pure love of the game.
The one my 28 year old son plays in Appleton Georgia gives a different pay out from the PDGA members. He pays the same but there's not that many non PDGA players. He usually wins 6-14 dollars plus a new disc ( he doesn't get to pick the disc ). I think it only costs 6 dollars to enter small ones like he plays.
One topic u should cover more about is the lie. I had someone today who's disc came to rest just inside the bushes by a few feet. The kid begins to back into the Bush and was called out on it, his friend chimed in and said that is a legal stance. He was saying something along the lines of just as long as the branches are behind your lie then u can back into it and I'm like U Can't do that. He said they changed or rewrote the rule a couple years ago. So needless to say we all argued about it the last 5 holes.
Im 15 throw around 300 ft and shoot equal or under par consistently have my first tournament in a week wish me luck. Edit just found out the way I put is a foot foul lol this will be harder than I thought
Have never played a tournament and not sure I ever will. I’m in my 70s and have only been playing for a few years. Can only rarely throw 200’. Local tournaments don’t have 70+ divisions. I’d need to take some lessons first.
If you can find tournaments with Novice or Recreational divisions, go for it! All you really need to worry about is how you do against the course, not anyone else!
I roughly make par or bogey on each hole with occasional birdies, that said, I don’t think playing in tourneys right now would be a good idea for me. Plus if I’m having to drive an hr or so to the tournament then yeah, that would suck.
I'd like to play a tournament, but finding them seems very hard. I'm not on Facebook or a regular contributor to discgolfcoursereview, so I'm not super sure where to even register.
In my experience, first timers have trouble marking their lie, knowing how to play from their lie correctly, and knowing that they can't hold brush or branches out of their way when throwing. In other words, they haven't read and digested the rule book. My number one tip would be read the rule book.
my first tournament was awful (people on my card refusing to look for my disc, instead turning on the timer and watching me freak out, someone stealing a custom driver) but they got better. maybe do not start at a NADGT event........
you can be the worst guy out there and still have a great time at a tournament. The atmosphere is awesome and you will learn so much from playing with a bunch of people who have more experience than you. I highly recommend trying it out as soon as you have an opportunity that isn't too expensive
don't be so sure, i played in my first Tournament this Feb, finished dead last, but had a blast. i played in a higher class than i "should have", but the long course was way more interesting than the "easy" AM layout. i scored worse, but had more fun
According to rule 813.01 of the Professional Disc Golf Association, “…Discs excessively sanded or painted with a material of detectable thickness are illegal…”
What annoys me about disc golf and the comps is the fact I'm only 3 months into playing & people are like you should be playing...look at how well you throw the putters. Well it's nice to be able to throw putters decently, but they aren't exactly a great deal of distance, & I can't seem to throw anything else as I'm utter garbage. wish people would stop complimenting after seeing one shot...as I know I'm crap, and I don't want to be lured into a false sense of decency
This was a little stumbling point for me too... I played my first one in December and registered for the over 40 division... once you played your first then you can get a general feel of where you should register for your next. I look for tournaments now with novice groups... if there is no novice I go 40+. Key is just enter and have fun.
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MY tip for first timers? TELL YOUR CARD!
In my experience, any time someone has come out and said "Hey guys this is my first tournament - please let me know if I am doing anything wrong or about to break the rules somehow" it has gone very well for them and everyone has always been eager to help them through the round.
Absolutely. Disc golfers are awesome
There are a bunch of people who think they aren't good enough to play a tournament. Poppycock. There are more people there than you would think who aren't super good. It's about having a good time and just doing your best. You'll meet some really cool people too.
Playing my first tournament in a few days! Appreciate the tips and really looking forward to it!
Played in my first tournament at the end of last year. Have played in one more and a tag round. I was so looking forward this year to playing 1-2 tourneys per month this year, but that's been shut down, haha. Thanks for the tips Danny and DD! Everyone reading this, send Danny a video of yourself so he can do a form critique. He is very honest, respectful, and helpful and helped me add some distance and better control!
I appreciate this video I’m a 42 yo guy who’s never played a tournament but I’m strongly thinking about it now!
Not sure if you've played one yet, but I played a prodigy par 2 event that they had at a local park. It was my first event, I'm definitely not a great player. I had a blast though, and did much better than I thought I would!
Do it man!
Just played in my first tournament @ 45. Didn't do as well as I wanted to or could have, but that didn't take away from the fact that I had a blast that day.
Registered for three more in the next 30 days!
I am 41.. I am going to play in one in August
46 here and I'm about to play my first tourn tomorrow morning. 😬👍😁
Getting ready to play in my first. This is really helpful! Thanks Danny!
Good comments Danny. Just played my first two tournaments. One sanctioned, the other not. Both were quite a bit of fun, even with finishing dead last in both.
Whhhhhooooaaaa man! At 2:20- take it eeeaasy on that toilet paper! That stuff is like GOLD these days!
😂
my sister works at a mill where bumtape among other things is manufactured. i will never question if i will be able to find a wipe, for life.
playing my first tournament in a few weeks. Great video to watch before. I have only been playing for about 2 months now so good info.
I’m playing in my 1st C-Tier event in a few weeks. Thanks for the tips!
I've played one tournament on a mountain called Mt Shasta. It was a ton of fun I might do more in the future but I have anxiety so I struggle with these kinda things.
now i have to look up is there more than one mt. shasta.
@@stvsmith1791 I don't believe so. But it's in northern California.
I’m playing my first tournament today!!! Wish me luck!!
Uhh good luck 8 months late?
I have not played in a tournament yet but was planning on doing so this year. Hopefully I'll be able to do so. I'll probably buy a practice basket for the backyard to help with my putting and some mid shots.
This is a gold mine for my first one in July thanks!!!
A lot of areas that have disc golf courses will have at least a small community of players. Check out if they hold minis (mini tournaments) that follow most of the rules and pace of a tournament, just on a more casual and cheaper level
Weekly leagues, too.
I appreciate this video. Playing my first tournament in July
Good luck, have fun!
How'd it go?
First event coming up this weekend!
A good way to get comfortable with more formal play is to join a league. The one I’m in has a really mellow attitude, but the rules are in play. When I first started playing, I sometimes stepped forward too soon when I putted inside the circle, and one of the guys I was playing with pointed it out (in a cool way, to help me get better), and I was totally glad that he did, because I’ve since rid myself of that bad habit, and started that night 👍🏽👍🏽
I say all that because I just played my first event, a Trilogy Challenge, and while It didn’t have the formality of paper scorecards (we used UDisc), it really didn’t feel different from playing in my weekly league. I am looking forward to my first sanctioned event at the end of this month!
my first pdga tournie is coming up LETS GOOOO!!!!!!!
Ever since I entered my 1st tournament ive watched this video like 4 times.
why am I so nervous ? this is ridiculous.
Maybe because I've watched too many pro tournaments on RUclips and I'm thinking I have to perform like that. Crazy.
Btw... i love all of your content and advice. Thank you .
I'm hoping to play in my first tournament next year. right now still working on my form and distance and hopefully have it ready for next year
My first tournament was to be the womens world day, and it was cancelled. I plan to sign up for the next available!
Have you played a tournament yet?
I haven't played a tournament because I just can't get any decent distance on my drives. I think I need to film and work on my form.
Matured up the bathroom tip from your first video :)
first tournament ever and played solid round. about 850 rated round
So do rating help you join bigger tournaments or what does ratings do for yoy
I’m new to disc golf and throwing dynamic, latitude, and west side. Is there anything I should be careful for about throwing three brands.
Thanks I just entered my first tournament in September I'm 26
Haven't played in one yet. I've only been playing a month or so. I'd be interested in playing a recreation type tournament but I don't know where to look just yet
I was a competitive fighter and chess player. I don't want to introduce any of that anxiety or stress into my disc golf experience, so I don't think tournaments are for me. I use it to get outside, get exercise, and play it for the pure love of the game.
So as a non PDGA member i can play any tourney i want? It’s just that PDGA events i must pay an extra fee?
correct
The one my 28 year old son plays in Appleton Georgia gives a different pay out from the PDGA members. He pays the same but there's not that many non PDGA players. He usually wins 6-14 dollars plus a new disc ( he doesn't get to pick the disc ). I think it only costs 6 dollars to enter small ones like he plays.
One topic u should cover more about is the lie. I had someone today who's disc came to rest just inside the bushes by a few feet. The kid begins to back into the Bush and was called out on it, his friend chimed in and said that is a legal stance. He was saying something along the lines of just as long as the branches are behind your lie then u can back into it and I'm like U Can't do that. He said they changed or rewrote the rule a couple years ago. So needless to say we all argued about it the last 5 holes.
I've got my first one tomorrow
Im 15 throw around 300 ft and shoot equal or under par consistently have my first tournament in a week wish me luck. Edit just found out the way I put is a foot foul lol this will be harder than I thought
I know this comment is super old, but how were you putting?
hilarious you showed nikko when you were mentioning pay attention and dont be destracting
How do you know what division to sign up for?
Have never played a tournament and not sure I ever will. I’m in my 70s and have only been playing for a few years. Can only rarely throw 200’. Local tournaments don’t have 70+ divisions. I’d need to take some lessons first.
If you can find tournaments with Novice or Recreational divisions, go for it! All you really need to worry about is how you do against the course, not anyone else!
Just wondering if anyone knows the song they use during transitions??
5:10 guess this little boy's age
What if there is no players meeting and it is a PDGA event?
I roughly make par or bogey on each hole with occasional birdies, that said, I don’t think playing in tourneys right now would be a good idea for me. Plus if I’m having to drive an hr or so to the tournament then yeah, that would suck.
Was very excited for my first tournament but it was canceled.
I'd like to play a tournament, but finding them seems very hard. I'm not on Facebook or a regular contributor to discgolfcoursereview, so I'm not super sure where to even register.
Aaron Brown Discgolfscene is what you’re looking for. You can set a radius around your location and find any tourneys coming up within that radius
@@travish2333 thanks I'll check it out. I'm shocked you could even read my terrible spelling.
right now everything is on hold, but the PDGA website has an events page with EVERY sanctioned tournament in the world listed by date.
You can find them through the udisc app as well
What’s the best way to find out about tournaments?
Download the udisc app. And in the app it says "events" then you can filter upcoming events in your area depending on how far you wanna go.
I have not played any tournaments. I don't feel like I'm at a point where I could be even close to competitive (been playing 3 weeks)
When you say that it is required to wear a shirt, samples are allowed, but you do not recommend it. What do you mean by a sample?
Lol... he said sandals.
@@cjtorres4733 😆 thanks
In my experience, first timers have trouble marking their lie, knowing how to play from their lie correctly, and knowing that they can't hold brush or branches out of their way when throwing. In other words, they haven't read and digested the rule book. My number one tip would be read the rule book.
Where can I find this rule book?
UDisc has it.
Damn im so jealous ive always wanted to go to a tournament but the closest place where tournaments are hosted are around 250 km away from here
I havent because theres is like no junior tournaments and im 13
Why dose it matter if you make your disc a little thicker with paint?
I think that changing the weight is what they’re really trying to prevent.
It’s a blanket rule to avoid people changing the shape or weight of their discs
my first tournament was awful (people on my card refusing to look for my disc, instead turning on the timer and watching me freak out, someone stealing a custom driver) but they got better. maybe do not start at a NADGT event........
My dad doesn’t want me to start tournaments yet but I am ready to. I need a better disc selection but other than that I’m ready.
Cause I don’t know what I’m doing to sign up and I don’t deserve to play with expert level players so what’s the point.
I just started playing this past Christmas, I don't think im good enough to play in an event yet. :/
you can be the worst guy out there and still have a great time at a tournament. The atmosphere is awesome and you will learn so much from playing with a bunch of people who have more experience than you. I highly recommend trying it out as soon as you have an opportunity that isn't too expensive
don't be so sure, i played in my first Tournament this Feb, finished dead last, but had a blast. i played in a higher class than i "should have", but the long course was way more interesting than the "easy" AM layout. i scored worse, but had more fun
Everything I can do when I’m in practice rounds disappears when the tournament starts
According to rule 813.01 of the Professional Disc Golf Association, “…Discs excessively sanded or painted with a material of detectable thickness are illegal…”
I haven't because I'm still relatively new to the sport and dont want to embarass myself playing with people who have been playing for years
Find a tournament with a Novice or Recreational division… everyone should be about that level.
never once had fun during a tournament, lots of stress and i just want it to be over
Can you say what the cause of the stress was?
I haven't played in my first tourney yet cause I'm terrible... Ive only been playing for 3 months
What annoys me about disc golf and the comps is the fact I'm only 3 months into playing & people are like you should be playing...look at how well you throw the putters. Well it's nice to be able to throw putters decently, but they aren't exactly a great deal of distance, & I can't seem to throw anything else as I'm utter garbage. wish people would stop complimenting after seeing one shot...as I know I'm crap, and I don't want to be lured into a false sense of decency
40 year old... I have not played in a tournament bc I dont know which level I will be in ... I am planning you do a tournament in 2021
This was a little stumbling point for me too... I played my first one in December and registered for the over 40 division... once you played your first then you can get a general feel of where you should register for your next. I look for tournaments now with novice groups... if there is no novice I go 40+. Key is just enter and have fun.
Sounds very complicated
Let me answer your thumbnail and save you some time. No.