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In the course you learn:
All the basics of the game of disc golf
What discs to select as a beginner
Tools for finding courses near you
Where to buy your first disc
How to behave on a disc golf course
Have fun!
Discover the exciting world of disc golf with our free online video course, "How to Disc Golf." This course is perfect for those who are complete beginners or those who are only thinking of trying out disc golf.
Our 15-video series covers all the basics, breaking down the sport in an easy-to-understand, short, and engaging way. You'll learn all the essential tools you need to start, find the best courses near you and get in to the game!
Disc Golf has been the fastest growing sport in the past years and its simplicity and accessibility attract new people around the fun sport worldwide.
Grab a disc and start your disc golf journey today with Pulsea Disc Golf Academy!
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Lessons
Introduction to the content and the sport
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Introduction to the content and the sport
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Introduction to the content and the sport
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What to expect from these videos
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What to expect from these videos
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In this video Avery Jenkins talks about the contents of the videos in this basics series.
What to expect from these videos
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What is Disc Golf
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What is Disc Golf
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Let's go trough the very basics of the exciting sport of disc golf!
What is Disc Golf
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What do you need to play disc golf
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What do you need to play disc golf
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In order to play Disc Golf you will need a disc. Here's tips on how to get a good one.
What do you need to play disc golf
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Choosing a disc for beginners
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Choosing a disc for beginners
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Choosing a disc for beginners
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Disc selection at a pro shop - What to pick
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Disc selection at a pro shop - What to pick
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In this video we'll be discussing disc selection for beginners with a pro shop owner.
Disc selection at a pro shop - What to pick
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Where to play disc golf and basic rules
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Where to play disc golf and basic rules
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Where to play disc golf and basic rules
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All the places you can play disc golf at
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All the places you can play disc golf at
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08:54
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Disc golf as a sport is played in dedicated disc golf courses. In this video Avery goes trough tools on how to find a course near you.
All the places you can play disc golf at
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Useful disc golf gear and basic etiquette
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Useful disc golf gear and basic etiquette
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Disc golf is growing fast and new courses are being built all over the world. In this video we'll go through basic gear to bring and etiquette on the field.
Useful disc golf gear and basic etiquette
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Do i need to know how to throw a disc before heading to a course
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Do i need to know how to throw a disc before heading to a course
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In this video we'll talk about the skill level required to start enjoying disc golf.
Do i need to know how to throw a disc before heading to a course
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Keep it simple and play short
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Keep it simple and play short
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Focus on these things as a complete beginner. Playing short is a key method for beginners
Keep it simple and play short
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Don't stress about keeping score
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Don't stress about keeping score
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00:48
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In this video Avery goes through score keeping in disc golf. Score is kept in disc golf by counting the number of throws each player takes to complete each hole.
Don't stress about keeping score
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How to throw disc golf discs - The basics
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How to throw disc golf discs - The basics
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How to throw disc golf discs - The basics
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Basic disc golf throwing techniques
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Basic disc golf throwing techniques
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The basic disc golf throwing techniques shown in this video include the backhand and the forehand shot (or sidearm).
Basic disc golf throwing techniques
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The first throw from a teeing area - The tee shot drive
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The first throw from a teeing area - The tee shot drive
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Disc golf courses consists of different holes and each hole has a teeing area from which the first shot is always thrown.
The first throw from a teeing area - The tee shot drive
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Approach shots in disc golf
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Approach shots in disc golf
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Let's go through the approach shots in disc golf that are throws made to position the disc closer to the basket.
Approach shots in disc golf
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Basic putting technique and motion
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Basic putting technique and motion
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In this video Avery show the act of throwing the disc into the basket from a short distance. This is called putting.
Basic putting technique and motion
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Disc golf is a social and inclusive sport
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Disc golf is a social and inclusive sport
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Disc golf is a social and inclusive sport
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Who plays disc golf
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Who plays disc golf
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Disc golf is a very accessible sport played by people of all ages and skill levels, from casual players to professional athletes.
Who plays disc golf
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The benefits of playing disc golf
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The benefits of playing disc golf
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Disc golf is a popular social activity and playing with friends open up a whole new dimension in the sport.
The benefits of playing disc golf
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Demonstration of playing a disc golf course
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Demonstration of playing a disc golf course
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Demonstration of playing a disc golf course
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This is how to play a hole at Sunset Ridge!
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This is how to play a hole at Sunset Ridge!
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Join Avery Jenkins as he arrives at the legendary Sunset Ridge Disc Golf Park and plays a round. See how it's done.
This is how to play a hole at Sunset Ridge!
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It's time to recap how to disc golf
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It's time to recap how to disc golf
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Practice makes perfect - It's time to recap all the basics of disc golf in this video.
It's time to recap how to disc golf
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Disc golf is one of the fastest-growing sports globally. Pulsea Disc Golf Academy is responding to this demand by creating the world's largest online academy in disc golf.
“How to Disc Golf” is made for people who have never seen or heard about disc golf and wish to get the basic knowledge of the sport in a nutshell. It is good to watch for people who have maybe seen a basket somewhere and are wondering what this thing is all about.
This course will show you the basics of how to throw the disc and guide you through the process of getting into the sport. We show you how to get to the course, what to expect, and how to play. We’ll talk about the places you see disc golf and how to get the right gear for you, so you can enjoy the experience.
This sport is easy to get into since the community is so welcoming, and you can always ask for advice from people who are on the course. After this introductory course, you feel ready to go try disc golf, and focus on having fun rather than stressing about performance.
Disc golf is not only a sport - it’s a fun way of being active and enjoying nature!
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Disc golf is a fun sport that is easy to learn! You can find disc golf courses all around the world and it is relatively cheap since all you need is one disc to start with. It gets you moving and is suitable for everyone, so we suggest you get out there and give it a try!
Why disc golf?
Avery Jenkins is one of the key figures in disc golf. He was the 2009 the world champion and comes from a disc golf family that has been playing since the beginning of disc golf.
Avery is very active in the community and travels all over the world designing courses for Disc Golf Park, a course design brand of Discmania. He is also one of the top course collectors in the world and uses Udisc to record his journey. By the end of 2024, he has played over 1600 courses.
Avery was also inducted to the Disc Golf Hall of Fame in 2025.
Who is Avery Jenkins?
It is widely agreed that “Steady” Ed Headrick is the father of disc golf. He invented the first “pole hole” or commonly known as the disc golf basket. It is difficult to say, who invented the game of disc golf since people played disc golf with frisbees long before the actual game was formalized. The earliest versions of disc golf can be dated back to the 60’s.
The beginning of the modern era of disc golf can be said to have started in 1975 when Steady Ed installed the first permanent disc golf course in Oak Grove, Pasadena in Los Angeles, California. When the “pole hole” was installed in Oak Grove, the masses started gathering around this newly found sport.
The success of the sport among other frisbee sports led to the formation of the first disc golf company, the DGA, and soon the foundations of the PDGA, Professional Disc Golf Association, were laid down in 1976.
The full history of disc golf is long and winding, but Pulsea is proud to be a part of the legacy as the world's first and biggest online academy for disc golfers.
What is the history of disc golf?
The only thing you need is a disc and a way to get to a course. Discs you can find from your local disc golf retailer, sporting goods store or online from a variety of shops. Courses you can find almost anywhere. Even Antarctica has one disc golf course at McMurdo Station.
You can also play disc golf without a target basket, invent courses with your friends and family, and use a so-called object target to determine the end of a hole. Only your imagination is the limit!
What are the bare basics to start disc golf?
Absolutely not! The main goal of disc golf is to have fun! If you feel like you just want to enjoy nature and throw some plastic while doing it, it is perfectly fine. Disc golf is what you make of it. Many beginners find it helpful when they don’t have to concentrate on getting a good score but just learn the ropes first. Make it simple and make it fun!
Do I need to keep score?
On a course you start from hole #1 and progress from there depending on how many holes there are on a course you are playing. Start from a designated teeing area and progress through the fairway and complete the hole by putting the disc to the basket. The goal is to make it from the teeing area to the basket with the least amount of throws. Some obstacles and hindrances make the game more challenging. You can find the rules and guides on how to play them correctly from Pulsea.com.
How do I play the game?
No, you do not have to if you don’t want to. Sometimes we only have time to play a couple of holes and that’s perfectly fine! It’s better to play a couple of holes than no holes at all, right? Just make sure when you exit the course safely and don’t put yourself in a situation where you might get hit by a flying disc.
Do I have to play the whole course?
By any measure, disc golf is cheap. You can get a used disc for as cheap as $5 and a new base plastic disc costs around $10,90. There are places to get used discs like the Capty app and some of the disc golf retail stores sell used discs too.
Most of the courses are free to play, so there is practically no cost to start disc golf.
Is it expensive to play disc golf?
It depends on your general level of athleticism, but disc golf is quite easy to get started with. Some people pick it right away, and some take a little more time, but if you are interested, then we are sure that anyone can pick up a disc and start playing. You can get some basic ideas on how to start from our free beginner lessons right here!
Is disc golf hard for beginners?
Disc golf can’t be considered a hard sport, but it definitely gets you out and moving. Because disc golf is affordable and easy to access, it can be the sport that suits people not interested in traditional sports like jogging or going to the gym. It has the benefit of moving you