Developing tomorrow's disc golfers

Gannon Buhr is currently one of the world's best disc golfers. Photo: Disc Golf Pro Tour   This article is from UDisc. Written By Jacob Arvidson. Gannon Buhr: Background & Disc Golf Career So Far | Release Point - The UDisc Blog Gannon Buhr found disc golf as a 9 year old. He had just moved to Urbandale, Iowa, and needed a new activity. The YouTube trick shot exploits of Dude Perfect and Brodie Smith caught his attention. His new house had a basketball hoop in the backyard an

Disc golf is an easy sport to get into—you just need a few discs and a course to play. While experienced players carry bags with 15–25 discs, beginners only need a small set to start learning the game. In fact, using just a few discs can actually help you improve faster. Here are the three essential types of discs every new disc golfer should have. 1. A Reliable Putter The putter is the most important disc in your bag. It’s designed for short, accurate throws into the basket

An exciting opportunity! For 2026, Alberta Youth Disc Golf will be applying for the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy to hire up to TWO students for the 2026 disc golf season.  They will help with AYDG activities and tournaments, such as the 2026 AB JR Disc Golf Championship, but also can: Be a Tournament Director, Assistant Tournament Director, or key volunteer for other disc golf tournaments – like yours! Assist with new course setup and existing course maintenance. Teach dis