What drives someone to reach into another disc golfer’s private disc golf bag and secretly stamp a hot dog on it? That was the question on the minds of many-a-disc golfer during that fateful 2021 season when the Hot Dog Bandit was running amuck, causing chaos, confusion, and a slightly greater demand for store-bought wieners. Why are we telling you this? Well for one, it’s a cool story. How often do hot dogs wriggle their way into disc golf conversation? And two: we just released Jerm’s Hot Dog Bandit Collector Disc Set, of course! The Hot Dog Bandit Collector Box celebrates Jeremy Koling’s jo ..read more

So you got a Permanent Disc Golf Basket and you want to install it into the ground without screwing up the thing you just spent a bunch of money on. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Disc Golf United and Innova Disc Golf, we’ve installed enough permanent baskets to make your head spin. So rest easy, the reading ahead will be well spent. In this how-to blog, we’ll provide Detailed steps and pictures of the installation process. An introduction to the project’s key pieces of equipment. Links to Innova Disc Golf equipment to purchase at Disc Golf United And, Helpful tips to make the ..read more

Top 10 Disc Golf Gifts Guide: Everyone has a disc golfer in their lives. Finding disc golf gifts for them isn’t hard. Just take a look at our short and easy-to-read guide that lists: our Top 10 Holiday Disc Golf Gifts: #10: Disc Golf Bottles and Cups – Prost! (That Means, Wasn't that a great round. Now for Refreshments!) Did you know that you need water to survive? It’s true, even on the disc golf course. We’ve got several different disc golf water bottles and liquid vessels to make sure you’re never far from your favorite liquid. INNsulated Mug INNsulated Bottle (22 oz) INNsulated Canteen (3 ..read more

Disc Golf Rules: 5 You Should Learn for 2022 Disc Golf Rules: Whether you love em’ or Hate em’, it’s your job to follow them as a disc golfer. Get to know five of the biggest changes regarding PDGA rules in this article. We’ll review: OB Relief Missed Mandatory Completing the Hole  Player Eligibility Excessive Time Even if you have no plans on playing official Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) tournaments, most local clubs and casual tournaments still observe standard Frisbee golf rules as set by the PDGA. So take a quick look at these PDGA rulebook updates.  1. OB Relief ..read more

What to Wear on the Disc Golf Course When It Gets Hot Disc Golf United is here to help keep you cool and dry during the summer. Take a look at our Summer Disc Golf Apparel Guide. We guarantee you’ll find something to make the hot months more bearable. In this disc golf clothing guide we’ll cover the items that get the most action during the hot days of summer like: T-Shirts Jerseys Polos Shorts Grip6 Socks Grip6 Belts Hats Disc Golf T Shirts - Can’t Beat Our Blends Nothing beats a comfy disc golf t shirt for a casual round in the sunshine. DGU offers many great short sleeve tees with fun des ..read more

The Best Disc Golf Gifts for Dads Do you really need a reason to buy a gift for your disc golfing dad? Whether Father’s Day is close or still months away, it’s always a good time to show dad a little love with awesome disc golf gifts from DGU! Disc Golf Gifts for Dad Disc Golf United offers many great sports gifts for dad. We carry many Innova discs, including special limited run molds and stamps only available at DGU—from top stamp artists like our own Marm O. Set. In addition, we offer quality disc golf apparel to suit any size and style, as well as disc golf accessories that you must have f ..read more

USDGC Partner Dennis Lynn is auctioning some of his most collectible discs to help raise money for his son-in-law, Mike Bennett, who has inoperable cancer. More about Bennett: Earlier this spring, doctors discovered that Bennett, who is 35 years old, had cancer in his lower back. The cancer diagnosis, which blindsided the family according to Lynn, has left Bennett and his family with increasing expenses. Mike Bennett and his wife Ashley (Lynn’s daughter) live in Chattanooga, TN, and have three young children. Here's a picture of Mike and his family before the cancer diagnosis.  ..read more

A Closer Look at Disc Golf Hot Stamps: Grab the closest disc golf disc to you. Chances are good it came with some sort of lettering or design that was applied with a hot stamp machine for disc golf.  For decades disc golf manufacturers have used the quick and effective hot stamp process to identify and decorate discs. The process has become so fine-tuned over the years that the simple designs of the early days have given way to today's highly detailed disc golf stamps. Cool disc golf stamps are everywhere. So let's take a closer look: Below: Here's an example of an early Innova hot stamp ..read more

If you are new to the game, it’s important to find the right place to play disc golf. There are a lot of disc golf courses, but not all are suitable for beginners. A little homework is all it takes to find the right disc golf course for you: In this blog:  We’ll show you how to find a beginner disc golf course.  And how to match / transition your skills to more advanced level courses.  Finding a Beginner-Friendly Course Imagine this scenario: You just bought your first disc golf discs and now you’re itching to try out this frisbee golf thing at your local course. Not knowing m ..read more

We’ve been featuring some of the most notable PDGA rules changes for 2022 on the DGU Blog. Click below to read each article in full: OB Relief Mandatories Completing the Hole Today, we will cover the rest of the rule changes you should know about. If you are playing in PDGA-sanctioned tournaments this year, you will want to understand these rule updates and additions. Most casual disc golf events (club monthlies, weekly leagues, dubs nights, etc.) will also follow standard PDGA rules, as well. Excessive Time The main change this year is that the PDGA removed the “free of distractions” langua ..read more