This may or may not be permitted by the PDGA…
I'm not sure.
We'll come back to that in a moment.
First of all, I'm not overly picky about the discs I pack, so even if a fellow card player wants to play with one of my recurrent flyers during a tournament, I have no problem with that.
Feel. Touch. Pretend.
Remember: It's a tournament.
Save the actual test drive for a casual lap.
DGPT: Luke Humphries
But not everyone is like that…
Here’s a amusing scenario – I’ve written about it before:
- Someone on your card hits a great drive.
- Genuinely impressed, you ask: “What was that?”
- You get a frosty shoulder and no response.
Have you ever seen this scene with fingernails on a chalkboard?
Again, I have nothing to hide. My game is rarely impressive, and when it happens to be, I appreciate the attention. And also the opportunity to highlight some of the Frisbees I've grown fond of over the years. It's not my thing, but when someone is so caught up in the heat of competition that they can't engage in casual conversation about the equipment they operate…
I understand it.
You are you.
But based on PDGA Rule No. 813.01, you could NOT be able to “be yourself” …
It is long – Click here to read it in full. Basically, if a CD is cracked, has a hole in it, or has been excessively modified after production, it is illegal and cannot be used in sanctioned tournament rounds.
And here comes the kicker – look at this fascinating part of the rule: “A disc that is played by another player or an official is illegal unless subsequently approved by the Director.”
DGPT: Henna Blomroos
In disc golf, there are no referees on the course—our sport is self-governed. So if there is technically an illegal disc in play, wouldn't a fellow player be the most likely to spot it?
Please don't get me wrong: I don't think this situation occurs very often.
But it could.
And according to the rules, the aforementioned Mr. Secret Pants probably shouldn't be so secretive about the discs he throws. If you have a problem with impromptu Frisbee inspections, contact the PDGA, because they seem to be perfectly allowed to do so.
Until then, give it here.
And while you're at it, let's see if you can walk straight.
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