When did modern disc golf start? - ANSin the early 1960s
Where was disc golf invented? - ANSit seems to have been invented in many places and by
many people independently
Who is the true pioneer of Frisbee Golf? - ANSKevin Donnelly
What did Kevin Donnelly do? - ANSIn 1965, he formulated and began organizing Frisbee
golf tournaments at playgrounds
In 1967, two years after conducting the first-ever organized Frisbee Golf Tournament, Kevin
Donnelly did what - ANShe organized and taught the first ever college level Frisbee Golf
activity course
Who are two of the best-known figures in the sport? - ANS"Steady Ed" Headrick and Dave
Dunipace
What did "Steady Ed" Headrick do? - ANShe introduced the first formal disc golf target with
chains and a basket, and formed the first disc golf association, the PDGA in 1975. The
PDGA now officiates the standard rules of play in the sport
What did Dave Dunipace do? - ANShe invented the modern golf disc in 1983, and was one
of the founders of Innova, a major producer of disc golf sets
What are the types of discs - ANSDriver, Midrand, and Putter
Where does each hole begin? - ANSfrom the tee box
What is your lie? - ANSthe spot where your previous throw landed and is marked by turning
over your disc
Can you throw in front of your lie? - ANSNo; you must throw from behind your lie
When is a hole completed? - ANSwhen your disc comes to rest inside the basket or target
Should you make distracting noises or motions when other players are about to throw? -
ANSNo
During play, how is the tee off determined? - ANSby the thrower who had the lowest score
on the previous hole. The lowest score throws first. If there is a tie, go back one, two, or
three holes if necessary.
Who will always throw first? - ANSthe player who is farthest from the hole during play
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