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Disc golf as a discourse community and a gateway to health
Thesis: Everyone should consider playing disc golf. This fun activity includes nearly all the benefits and appeals of regular golf, and is much more casual and affordable.
Who: U.S. citizens or visitors, or global readers. Anyone physically capable of walking.
What: the exercise, sport, and practice of disc golf
When: today; daily weekly monthly
Why: for better health (walking, being in nature, socializing, low-impact exercise)
Where: any local park, green space, field
Sections:
Social benefits
Disc golfers often play in groups of roughly 4 to 8 players, Like regular golf, score is kept with attention to staying under “par.” However, plenty of players also either do not keep score at all, or keep it just regarding one hole at a time. This lowers people’s anxiety and stress and promotes casual social interaction. Basically, you are walking around a (usually beautiful) park while socializing and throwing discs at baskets
Disc golfers are unique from many or most traditional athletes. The sport requires little to no training, drills, etc., at least compared such sports as football, snowboarding, swimming or baseball.
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1. Example of a basket used in disc golf. Photo: Eagle County Fairground Course. Eagle, Colorado, USA.
Health benefits
Benefits to the environment
-Does not require meticulous lawn care, upkeep, etc. like regular golf. Uses far less water resources
Costs of equipment, course fees, etc.
Stereotypes, misconceptions
Conclusion
In conclusion, everyone should consider playing this wonderful and underrated sport. As noted, the initial investment in a single disc is only about $10-20, which will provide you with unlimited hours of enjoyment. At the same time, you will feel the health benefits of more gentle cardio in your life, and the benefits of breathing fresh air and being among grass and trees. As Vermont journalist Sara Galbraith observes, "If you’re not a disc golfer, what you should know is that the sport is fun, affordable and friendly to beginners." Try this little-known sport and enjoy its many benefits to your physical health, social life, and overall well-being.
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2. Another example of disc golf basket. Note: this sport can be played even in cold and snowy weather, as this photo illustrates. Rutland Herald. April 8, 2017. Rutland, Vermont, USA.
Works Cited
Galbraith, Sarah. "Driving it home: A Barre resident brings DISC GOLF to town." Rutland Herald. April 8, 2017. Rutland, Vermont, USA. http://www.rutlandherald.com/articles/driving-it-home-a-barre-resident-brings-disc-golf-to-town/
Photos
1. Disc golf basket. Eagle County Fairground Course. Eagle, Colorado, USA.
http://eagleoutside.com/explore/parks/fairgrounds-disc-golf-course/ Retrieved Sept. 5, 2017.
2. Second basket. Image from article: "Driving it home: A Barre resident brings DISC GOLF to town." Rutland Herald. April 8, 2017. http://www.rutlandherald.com/articles/driving-it-home-a-barre-resident-brings-disc-golf-to-town/