They are shorter in profile, smaller in diameter and heavier to be more aerodynamic. It affects how it flies. The world's record distance is about 694 feet. Golf discs are available from Riggs and can be purchased at stores in the metropolitan area. They are usually sold at tournaments.
People play the course all winter, as long as they are able to walk to the baskets.
Whomever shows up, plays. There are about 30 tournaments this summer in Minnesota, part of the Professional Disc Golf Association and the Minnesota Frisbee Association. Riggs said Fairmont is planning a moonlight tournament for fun with light sticks fastened to the baskets, glow discs and flashlights. The date has not been set. Since it has been open, the Fairmont course has had two tournaments per year with an average of 40 entrants each.