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We catch up on the events of the summer, discuss the Ace Curse Contest, talk about luck, curses, and superstition, and also discuss the Slammer and the Wedge. Check out http://www.dgputtheads.com/store to order a fundraiser disc to help us with the cost of maintaining the show.

We're back!  Today's episode was recorded while on a disc golf road trip and we talk about road trips.  You'll hear a familiar co-host as well.  Sorry for the sound quality but our road recording gear isn't quite as nice as the studio.

In the Bag with Disc Golf Chris - Chris' bag build out and disc golf disc selection.  Disc golf manufactures including Kastaplast, RPM Discs, Discraft, Dynamic Discs, Legacy Discs, Streamline Discs, Prodigy Disc, and Latitude 64 disc golf.  Also featuring disc golf mini markers from Zen Disc Golf and Big Daddy Disc Golf.

It's been a while! Rodney's here to discuss the advantages of running solo. This is a shorter episode but we'll be back with the normal episodes soon.

A short cast on the type of discs you may (or may not) collect. Video available at the dgputtheads YouTube channel.

In the first episode of the new year we talk about new things. We recommend listening with a new disc in hand.

The Zen Disc Golf Podcast is now Just Throw, presented by the Disc Golf Puttheads. Show notes available at dgputtheads.com/podcast  

Introduction We're closing in on Patrick McCormick's second disc golf book.  Stay tuned to ZenDiscGolf.com for the latest updates on Discs and Zen. November means fall in Michigan, which brings out the beautiful colors and smells of the season. Life application What colors do you wear?  Why? Did you know there is a ton of research around what color to paint a room? Or what color of lights to use at the office? Tiger Woods wore red on Sunday's, do you know why? What color of discs do you prefer? Why? Looks? Theme? Flavor? Scent? Do you change seasonally? What are the "worst" colors of discs? Clear! White in the snow, brown in the dirt, dark at night What color of discs do we normally find during our disc scavenging excursions?  Tye Die Red Dark Blue Product Reviews The Hooker Love this thing! Dynamic Discs Freedom Innova Discs Monster

Episode three is ready for your ears.  We talk about our experience planning a casual disc golf event, not a tournament. Introduction We are competitive, but not all of our friends appreciate the fine arts of tournament play and playing to win. Some of our friends just want to hang out and have some fun. Life application: know your audience Communicate on terms that the audience understands What if you don't know your audience? What is Natalfest/Disception Started as a birthday gathering Intention is to get some friends together and have some casual fun 18 holes on your own 18 holes with your doubles partner, chosen by singles placement Overall winner is best total score and gets to sign/care for the trophy What have we learned? Advertise earlier Expect people to drop - schedules change Cost Figure $5 per person for food Leaves $15 for discs and prizes (spoiler alert, this isn't enough and you should either charge more or reduce to 1 disc per person) Discraft misprint boxes are fun Reduced disc rounds are fun Trilogy Challenge Dynamic Discs Two Disc Challenge Learning the discs is easier when you only have two for a given round Strategy for choosing your discs Consider course layout  Mid and driver, no putter? Drivers only? Will your desired disc be available at your "draft" position? Product Reviews Discraft Buzzz / Buzzz OS Discraft Undertaker Obsidian Discs Splinter Be sure to check out Zen and the Art of Disc Golf by Patrick McCormick Please use the comment form below, Facebook, or Twitter to give us some feedback on this episode.  Or send us a note via our contact form.

Introduction Ever introduce a friend to disc golf?  How do you tell them all of the shots that you can throw with a disc? The word line is very ambiguous and has a lot of idioms Lines in life The paths we take in life can be similar to the lines we take in disc golf The safe path is similar to working hard over a long period of time High risk/High reward lines are similar to shortcutting the hard work Flashy hyzer bomb lines to show off are like driving expensive cars or wearing designer clothes We all likely bounce between these different extremes How do you choose your lines? Just wing it?  Is your disc golf game inconsistent? Do you treat every situation in life as an isolated event? Choose a strategy and hold to that your entire round and most of your life? Do you evaluate at each step along the way? Go with what's been working that round? Do you care what other people think of the lines you choose?  Are you ok with other people watching you lay up, or do you want to impress people? Chris and Rodney share some personal stories Disc flight lines How do you strategize for a round?   Do you choose lines on the fly or plan ahead of time? Does the weather or your mood change your strategy? Do you play the hole backwards? Do you get stuck playing the same lines at your home course? Sometimes a local can show you new routes Sometimes a visitor provides a fresh perspective Do the lines change as the seasons change? Manufacturer lines Are there advantages to throwing just one brand? Familiarity with plastic Consistent feel Less overlap Flight ratings Product Reviews Discraft Thrasher Sportsack Country Disc Golf's Review of the Sportsack Be sure to check out

The big first episode!  Shoutout to all the Zen Disc Golf listeners willing to give us a chance.  We're excited for this opportunity and will be constantly looking to improve the show for you. Greetings and Introductions Podcast history Rodney's and Chris' disc golf "origin" story How do we play/practice? This gives you context for our future reviews and comments Change Dealing with change, environmental and individual Identify the problem/reason Identify the source of change Stay persistent - don't give up too soon Rodney changing discs Chris changing form Weather is changing What do you change with your game or bag as the temperature drops? Quick Review - Ozone Discs Andro C Written review coming soon Quick Review - Dynamic Discs Lucid Escape Upcoming Reviews Discraft Thrasher Discraft Mini Buzzz  

  PODCAST EP#30 - BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS - NEW BOOK & PASSING THE TORCH   PODCAST CONTRIBUTOR - THANK YOU GIVEAWAY! August's $20 gift cards to www.infinitediscs.com go to: Ryan Lewis & Melissa Martin      

  EPISODE #29 -THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO DISC GOLF (WITH RYAN "SLIM" PICKENS AND JUSTIN MENICKELLI) Todays podcast is brought to you by some of our amazing and generous podcast contributors: Jeremy Ziakis - Kentucky Melissa Martin - Ohio Royal Daniel - Texas Todd Sisco - Kansas Timmy Andersson - Sweden HELP US KEEP GOING AND GROWING! Funny thing about podcasting... Success costs money. As we continue to reach record numbers of listeners the costs rise with syndication, web development, and GIVEAWAYS, I am constantly plagued with the question, how can I keep the podcast self-sustaining. The answer: $1. That's it. If you love the ZEN DISC GOLF PODCAST, please consider donating as little as $1 a month and help keep this show alive, going and growing. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! By supporting, you will be entered to win a $20 gift card from Infinite Discs. You will get one entry per donated dollar per month (i.e. Putter level =1 entry per month, Distance driver level = 3 entries per month). Cancel anytime! $1 per month - Putter Level   $2 per month - Mid-range Level

  EPISODE #28 - WWTSD (WHAT WOULD TIM STEWARD DO?) CLICK HERE TO SEE EP28 SHOW NOTES Todays podcast is brought to you by some of our amazing and generous podcast contributors: Jeremy Ziakis - Kentucky Melissa Martin - Ohio Royal Daniel - Texas Todd Sisco - Kansas Timmy Andersson - Sweden  HELP US KEEP GOING AND GROWING! Funny thing about podcasting... Success costs money. As we continue to reach record numbers of listeners the costs rise with syndication, web development, and GIVEAWAYS, I am constantly plagued with the question, how can I keep the podcast self-sustaining. The answer: $1. That's it. If you love the ZEN DISC GOLF PODCAST, please consider donating as little as $1 a month and help keep this show alive, going and growing. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! By supporting, you will be entered to win a $20 gift card from Infinite Discs. You will get one entry per donated dollar per month (i.e. Putter level =1 entry per month, Distance driver level = 3 entries per month). Cancel anytime! $1 per month - Putter Level   $2 per

  EPISODE #27 - 1 ON 1 WITH STEVE DODGE - DISC GOLF PRO TOUR SEE SHOW NOTES       HELP US KEEP GOING AND GROWING! Funny thing about podcasting... Success costs money. As we continue to reach record numbers of listeners the costs rise with syndication, web development, and GIVEAWAYS, I am constantly plagued with the question, how can I keep the podcast self-sustaining. The answer: $1. That's it. If you love the ZEN DISC GOLF PODCAST, please consider donating as little as $1 a month and help keep this show alive, going and growing. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! By supporting, you will be entered to win a $20 gift card from Infinite Discs. You will get one entry per donated dollar per month (i.e. Putter level =1 entry per month, Distance driver level = 3 entries per month). Cancel anytime! $1 per month - Putter Level   $2 per month - Mid-range Level

  EPISODE #26 -PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT (WITH DAVID TUCKER) CLICK HERE FOR MORE SHOW NOTES Todays podcast is brought to you by some of our amazing and generous podcast contributors: Scott Comeaux - Florida Melissa Martin - Ohio Royal Daniel - Texas Todd Sisco - Kansas Jeremy Ziakis - Kentucky  HELP US KEEP GOING AND GROWING! Funny thing about podcasting... Success costs money. As we continue to reach record numbers of listeners the costs rise with syndication, web development, and GIVEAWAYS, I am constantly plagued with the question, how can I keep the podcast self-sustaining. The answer: $1. That's it. If you love the ZEN DISC GOLF PODCAST, please consider donating as little as $1 a month and help keep this show alive, going and growing. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! By supporting, you will be entered to win a $20 gift card from Infinite Discs. You will get one entry per donated dollar per month (i.e. Putter level =1 entry per month, Distance driver level = 3 entries per month). Cancel anytime! $1 per month - Putter Level  $2 per month - Mid-range Level

  Episode #25 - Yoga & The Art Of Disc Golf (With Megan Nance & Garin Wootton)     CHECK OUT EPISODE 25 SHOW NOTES HELP US KEEP GOING AND GROWING! Funny thing about podcasting... Success costs money. As we continue to reach record numbers of listeners the costs rise with syndication, web development, and GIVEAWAYS, I am constantly plagued with the question, how can I keep the podcast self-sustaining. The answer: $1. That's it. If you love the ZEN DISC GOLF PODCAST, please consider donating as little as $1 a month and help keep this show alive, going and growing. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! By supporting, you will be entered to win a $20 gift card from Infinite Discs. You will get one entry per donated dollar per month (i.e. Putter level =1 entry per month, Distance driver level = 3 entries per month). Cancel anytime! $1 per month - Putter Level  $2 per month - Mid-range Level

  CLICK HERE TO SEE EPISODE 24 PODBLOG Todays podcast is brought to you by some of our amazing and generous podcast contributors: Joel Bautista Sam Dickinson Seth Jensen Benjamin Wonders Roger Crain DAVID MAWR David Mawr is a former school teacher and newer to the game of disc golf, but his love for the game as already grown into an addiction that has led he and his wife on a journey to sell all their things and backpack Colorado and Kansas, playing every course and tournament he can along the way. His effort is partially to meet and learn from as many people as he can but also help get disc golf into local schools. He will be documenting his trip on his blog and through his YouTube channel. David, sounds like one of our long lost brothers and was a perfect fit for the cast. During the episode he opens up about some of his own adversities that he feels disc golf has become the perfect medicine for. David mentions the following links in our interview DGnomad - Portable Disc Golf Targets David's Go Fund Me - Disc Golf In School CLICK HERE TO SEE EPISODE 24 PODBLOG HELP US KEEP GOING AND GROWING! Funny thing about podcasting... Success costs money. As we continue to reach record numbers of listeners the costs rise with syndication, web development, and GIVEAWAYS, I am constantly plagued with the question, how can I keep the podcast self-sustaining. The answer: $1. That's it. If you love the ZEN DISC GOLF PODCAST, please consider donating as little as $1 a month and help keep this show alive, going and growing. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE! By supporting, you will be entered to win a $20 gift card from Infinite Discs. You will get one entry per donated dollar per month (i.e. Putter level =1 entry per month, Distance driver level = 3 entries per month). 

  DISCS & ZEN HOW WE WILL GROW THE SPORT   Today I would like to talk to you about how we are going to grow the sport of Disc Golf. But first I want to talk to you about something I call investments in the spirit. I first mentioned this term investments in the spirit in my book Zen and the Art of Disc Golf. And I identified this concept is any activity that you do that only require small amounts of your time or resources in which you give to others and eventually will come back to you in much larger amounts then you initially gave.   I want you to picture yourself as a vessel that holds all the good things that want out of life. This vessel grows as you receive more and more of the good stuff. I'm talking about love, affection, friendship, wisdom, but also success and money as well.  There is room for all of this good stuff in your vessel. Until it gets full.   READ MORE   JOHN HEATON John is a player, an inventor and innovator, an entrepreneur, and a DG philanthropist who has a DEDICATION to growing our wonderful sport. John's bio: I grew up in a small town in Northern IL; Seneca. I’ve been a Frisbee fanatic since the 5th grade; freestyle and then some ultimate in college. In 1984, right out of college, I moved to Kansas City.  I played serious club ultimate for years, which was on and off throughout my disc golf career. In the summer of 1987 I was told of a "disc golf course" in town.  I went there (Swope Park) and was immediately hooked. I went on to become the PDGA Rookie of the Year in 1988. I’ve played in hundreds of tournaments. No 1st in majors but some good finishes. 25 years in medical / surgical device & equipment sales, marketing & product development. I’ve traveled a lot for work, which has allowed me to play well over 600 courses. I am now trying to use my product development experience to create some helpful devices for disc golf. Founded Whirld Sports LLC in 2010 -Scepter Disc Golf Caddie™

      Episode #22 - Disc Golf Fitness Training   STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS - ON SELF-IMAGE It happens all the time. You go out to the course and start off strong, birdying 3-4-5 holes on the front 9 and feeling great about it. Then you turn to your buddy and say one of the following:   "Man, i’m doing great - watch the back 9 just destroy me!" "I never play this well, I hope I can keep it up." "4 down on the first 9 that means I have 4 bogies waiting for me on the back nine." Then what happens? You make it reality. You turn around and do exactly what you have said - bogeying  enough holes on the back nine to even out your score to match your expectations of yourself. Why does this alway seem to happen?   Let me put it simply: You can never win against the limiting beliefs you hold to be true. No matter who you are, a brand new player on the course or Paul MacBeth - you have a self-image within your mind that is so ingrained in your beliefs and it can either take you into endless heights or hold you back unnecessarily. If you have mentally placed a glass ceiling on your score, rest assure your attitude, focus, and body will follow the instructions you continually give to it via your self-image.   We all step on our favorite courses knowing what we normally shoot. Some players use this as a benchmark to improve. Other players allow it to be the score that defines them - i.e. no matter how well they play on the front half, they will make it up on the back.   Now there are two different ways we mentally encode our limitations. First, internally - This is the mode of the pessimist, the player that believes no matter what they do some universal power will destroy it anyway. Then, there is the player or person who allows other people to define their self-image. This person believes and internalizes the vision other people have of them. Both ultimately involve your mind (your brain) accepting a limiting ideas as fact and therefore making them irrefutable.   Let me give you a personal real world example - 20 years ago when I was in grade school, I knew what was an acceptable report card