tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post6478796742776848744..comments2024-03-29T02:28:59.812-07:00Comments on HeavyDisc: FOUR! Myths of Disc GolfHeavy Dischttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-27182801911508423312014-05-06T16:07:27.625-07:002014-05-06T16:07:27.625-07:00I was never under the impression that that was wha...I was never under the impression that that was what the putt for dough adage was meaning. To me it just meant the obvious that if the putts drop in then your score is going to be better. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602544104739418075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-77832391641744994182014-05-06T13:24:58.814-07:002014-05-06T13:24:58.814-07:00Thank you! I think I'm going to have to start ...Thank you! I think I'm going to have to start re-reading that book and re-start the 30 days of putting. It did so much for me last time and now that the dg season is really under way, I find myself slipping back into old crazy habits. Thanks for the reminders.Heavy Dischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-18997046168844856382014-05-06T12:41:42.477-07:002014-05-06T12:41:42.477-07:00GREAT POST. Joseph Parent's 'Zen Golf'...GREAT POST. Joseph Parent's 'Zen Golf' preceded a total turn-around for me. I had NO tournament results while throwing fairly well. I now have several wins in Advanced Masters despite being 56 and have moved up to Advanced. The top AM and top Women's Pro in New Mexico are also devotees...get this book!<br /><br />Mark Ellis' 22 minute You-tube on confidant putting really helped too. He totally emphasizes MAKING short putts. 1000s of them. Get used to it going IN....all the time. Then move out and the 30 footers will go in too. Forget technique at least as much as possible. Just keep putting short putts IN. It works. <br /><br />Meanwhile, the best known GM Pro in New Mexico throws approach shots EVERY time I see him. Dozens of 70 to 140 footers. Par Par Par. <br /><br />Anyone reading and understanding your post should get better. Thank you.robert mcleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470233199236730412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-17356412461485237382014-04-23T09:29:49.261-07:002014-04-23T09:29:49.261-07:00Well said on all these! I have taught numerous peo...Well said on all these! I have taught numerous people that had all sorts of misconceptions about disc golf. One misconception is strength over form. I started playing in 97' and wasn't very strong. I focused on form and could out throw almost anyone relying on strength. Form is key! Every time I help teach newbies I tell them to practice good form and everything else will fall in place. Doesn't matter if it is a 500' shot or inside the 20' of the pin. Keep up the good writing!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03644440689809094308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-25081864017889617872014-04-23T08:28:03.399-07:002014-04-23T08:28:03.399-07:00Thanks Nemmers... and I have a good Navy line for ...Thanks Nemmers... and I have a good Navy line for you. Every time you walk into a restaurant, ask the hostess if they are seaman friendly. (Bob's Burgers gets the credit).Heavy Dischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-12244527997863047992014-04-22T18:12:29.114-07:002014-04-22T18:12:29.114-07:00GREAT READ! Extremely well-written with excellent...GREAT READ! Extremely well-written with excellent observations. Tying "Myth #4" into "Myth #5" in a roundabout, drive-by shooting sort-of way brought it all together. <br /><br />By extolling the virtues of The Big Drive and eulogizing on how having more distance will shave strokes off your overall score -- to say nothing of the empirical beauty of the flight of a disc on an extremely long trajectory -- but clearing the air by emphasizing the importance of having both tools in the bag (driving AND putting), you essentially put to bed the "drive for show" hyperbolic wives-tale through equalization. Never seen that before. <br /><br />Well played, sir....well played.Matt Nemmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683112796197360960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-65191185908145579892014-04-22T13:35:08.798-07:002014-04-22T13:35:08.798-07:00I've use the "Drive for show, putt for do...I've use the "Drive for show, putt for dough." line a lot. IMO, it's not about neglecting that part of your game, it's about understanding that the whole game matters. I don't have a powerful drive, but I can make up for that with a better short game... until such a time as I can build my drive to be more effective.<br /><br />I once read that your drive is not as far as you can throw, it's as far as you can consistently throw. If my best distance is just over 350', which it is, my golf drive is not 350' it's more like 250'-300'. I agree you need practice to build that up, but a good short game can make up for a LOT of drive mishaps and lack of power in a less experienced player.<br /><br />So as much as I use the platitude, I never discount the drive as an important part of the game.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112644710705212596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-89894958777106943282014-04-22T12:19:10.510-07:002014-04-22T12:19:10.510-07:00Obviously I don't play enough Disc Golf... I&#...Obviously I don't play enough Disc Golf... I've heard none of these before. That said, I'm in agreement with all of them. Thanks for a great read!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742610569813885686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-43049723394815005142014-04-22T11:30:26.069-07:002014-04-22T11:30:26.069-07:00Right on Craig - '98!! YOU'RE A LIFER!Right on Craig - '98!! YOU'RE A LIFER!Heavy Dischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-37680526995260902862014-04-22T10:30:42.731-07:002014-04-22T10:30:42.731-07:00Great read with great points! I'm in a relativ...Great read with great points! I'm in a relatively flat area of NC, Charlotte area, and quite a few of the courses are similar to mountain hiking trails, up and down hills, throwing a mile+ while walking 2 to 4 miles, and are quite a workout! Even if they're pretty flat, they're still great exercise! I'd challenge any pretty fit person to come on some rounds with me and see if they weren't tired afterwards and at least a little sore the next day. Good upshots=stable putters and mids, are key to a good overall game, and should be practiced in the field along with your fairways and drives. I just try to focus on each shot at the time, and stay loose the other 90% of the time. Also, I try to have a short memory and good attitude about bad shots or bad holes. i.e. "3 bad shots and 1 good one still make par" Distance is also key to a good overall game these days. Being able to throw 400-500 accurately either way is a must on the pro level. And more like 300-400 on the advanced level. Shaves big strokes off your score for sure! As for putting, still the most important part of a good overall game, I just try to focus on doing the same thing every time-develop a routine as you practice and stick to it, staying loose and confident, and making sure to hit my release point-lower for shorter putts and higher for longer ones. Playing since '98. DISC GOLF FOR LIFE!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293149560015053942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-59578336025648481022014-04-22T10:23:47.836-07:002014-04-22T10:23:47.836-07:00Agreed!!!Agreed!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749651834599696432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-17726894579163266202014-04-22T10:20:12.736-07:002014-04-22T10:20:12.736-07:00http://heavydisc.blogspot.com/2013/10/compulsive-o...http://heavydisc.blogspot.com/2013/10/compulsive-or-obsessive.html<br /><br />I wrote about the addiction in that post... It's nuts how it can get it's claws into you. No signs of slowing down on the crazy train either.Heavy Dischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-32573578733221882362014-04-22T10:17:48.563-07:002014-04-22T10:17:48.563-07:00Thank you for the insite. I have just recently sta...Thank you for the insite. I have just recently started playing seriously and it's like an addiction has taken over. I love this game. As for exercise, I would say most definitely a moderate work out. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749651834599696432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-28982703506273989172014-04-22T08:20:19.404-07:002014-04-22T08:20:19.404-07:00I can't suggest it enough - grab a video camer...I can't suggest it enough - grab a video camera and take some footage of your drives. I would have sworn under oath that I was pulling low and tight to my chest, but it wasn't until I watched myself that I realized I was pulling higher and further out. Little tweaks like that can make a huge difference.Heavy Dischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-31600686288934361172014-04-22T08:13:41.129-07:002014-04-22T08:13:41.129-07:00Excellent points. I couldn't agree more about ...Excellent points. I couldn't agree more about the fact that distance matters. While I'm a better putter, and more consistent than many disc golfers in my league, there are certain holes that I just can't birdie. It doesn't matter how good my putting is, until I can drive far enough to get a decent second shot, the advantage is always with the big arm guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-17027280553652746682014-04-22T06:55:25.540-07:002014-04-22T06:55:25.540-07:00Much appreciated wisdom.Much appreciated wisdom.tnhwymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08819002338785346599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-57297356636645026812014-04-22T06:39:07.739-07:002014-04-22T06:39:07.739-07:00Great read, and very informative! Great read, and very informative! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613922329076275491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-68054170285041400202014-04-21T22:00:30.579-07:002014-04-21T22:00:30.579-07:00Sweet, and resharing is always welcome!Sweet, and resharing is always welcome!Heavy Dischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-13149150141090145312014-04-21T21:59:42.441-07:002014-04-21T21:59:42.441-07:00Nice, tnx for the commentNice, tnx for the commentHeavy Dischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-57009815150938860802014-04-21T21:58:42.002-07:002014-04-21T21:58:42.002-07:00Thanks Paul!
Thanks Paul!<br />Heavy Dischttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09859554566219778845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-2901952279274615422014-04-21T18:30:37.852-07:002014-04-21T18:30:37.852-07:00Great post. Shared it to my DG facebook page... ht...Great post. Shared it to my DG facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/UphillDesignsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866753551192532041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-81071544330305540242014-04-21T18:25:55.284-07:002014-04-21T18:25:55.284-07:00I really enjoyed that. Thanks for the help and wis...I really enjoyed that. Thanks for the help and wisdom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499939286726594921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026852332372496889.post-37405401608072026382014-04-21T17:24:41.886-07:002014-04-21T17:24:41.886-07:00Good read as always, thanks Heavy D!Good read as always, thanks Heavy D!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145487937842508627noreply@blogger.com