Players throw from behind the spot where the first disc landed. Running starts before the throw are allowed approximately 50 feet from the basket. The distance from tee-box to hole can range from 150 to more than 1,000 feet. If a stroke leaves the field of play, the next stroke is played from the point where the disc went out, with a one-stroke penalty. Other hazards include unwary park users and trees clogging the fairways.
Mulligans are negotiable.
On any given afternoon, there are a variety of age groups represented on the disc golf course. Families play together, and it's not uncommon to see a stroller sitting next to a tee-box as someone hurls a disc down the fairway. Scott Davis of Memphis, the 1998 Arkansas State Disc Golf Champion, has also seen the older generation embrace the game. It's a sport for all ages. An added incentive for many is the low-impact cardiovascular exercise provided by walking the course and throwing the disc.