However, these throws often involve obstacles such as those found on the course at Jones Park. According to Butler, some obstacles at the park include trees, a pond and poison ivy. He said the players maneuver and steer their disc depending on the distance of the hole, direction of the throw and the speed or direction of the wind. Mike Heater, senior p.e. and health education major from Belle Plaine, Kan., has been playing disc golf for the past two years since having moved to Emporia. However, a disc golf player learns how to handle the elements of nature in order to enjoy the benefits the sport offers.
Disc golf is an inexpensive way to enjoy the outdoors, friends and fitness.
According to both Butler and Heater, the sport offers them a chance to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. It is my favorite subject. Butler said disc golf is a social activity that allows students to be with their friends. Heater said he enjoys the sport because it gives him a chance to play with his roommate and girlfriend while trying to improve his game by making different shots each time. According to Butler, each player has a quest for the perfect shot which challenges the player to improve his or her throw.