The courses I frequently attend are park-like courses. In other words, disc golf is not the only attraction. People are there for the fresh air, the playground, soccer practice, or for a lithe walk or jog.
They are public parks.
That makes sense.
What I find odd about the park-built courses, however, is the way most people who don't play disc golf relate to the sport. It's almost as if they've never had anything to do with it in their lives. To them, the game is an alien entity worthy of being examined under a microscope by clever guys in white lab coats. As normal, everyday people, they're completely unaware of this…
DGPT: Ricky Wysocki
This kind of stuff:
- They picnic right next to pins and teeing areas.
- They exploit baskets to attach party piñatas to trees.
- They set up volleyball nets right in the middle of the fairways.
And let’s not forget the most common of all…
The topic of today’s slanderous article:
They pick up discs.
And not when they get lost or accidentally left behind – something positive. I'm talking about post-flight Frisbees that have just landed. They are picked up, manipulated and then thrown back in the direction they came from. Mostly unsuccessfully, I might add.
Like this …
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I would expect this behavior from an overzealous puppy, but not from adults with fully developed prefrontal cortexes. However, it is vital to note that in most cases these are well-meaning park visitors who are just trying to aid—they are not trying to refute your legitimate lie.
Still, you have to open your chest and scream at the top of your lungs without causing a scene. And all this while trying NOT come across as an ungrateful fool towards the person who is nice…
“Just leave it there! Thanks!”
For this reason I am at a loss…
Unsplash: Public Park
These people have been to a park before – probably the very one you play at. Dozens of times. They must know what disc golf is, right? And even if they don't, the general concept of “golf” must not be completely lost on them. Don't touch the Frisbee or the knobbly ball or whatever.
Leave it alone.
Someone is coming to pick it up.
That's actually the crux of the matter.
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