Welcome To Houston Birdshot
Promoting The Sport Of Disc
Golf In The Houston Area
Our Purpose
We provide quick, safe, and inexpensive professional PDGA events that highlight the area’s top disc golf courses to ensure that everyone may play and learn about the sport.
Our Mission
Events & Courses
Fun Disc Golf Tournaments
We want everyone in the Houston region to be aware of disc golf and how to play it, so we provide this platform as a one-stop resource for all disc golf-related information. By getting together as a community, we can encourage as many individuals as possible to take up disc golf while teaching them about the game and their surroundings.
Greater Houston Championship Series
CTP at Gulf Greyhound Park
Event Statistics Attendance
41 PDGA tournaments
42 Birdshot Minis
25 Birdshot Leagues
Recent & Upcoming
Enjoy Playing Disc Golf the Right Way
Disc golf is one of the most popular recreational activities in the world. It’s a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and is easy to learn. There are many different ways to enjoy the sport, from casual play to competitive tournaments. However, the best time to play is often difficult to determine based on the individual’s schedule and availability of time.
Most people begin playing disc golf as a fun way to spend time with friends or family. Eventually, however, many people find that they want to compete in disc golf tournaments. There are hundreds of tournaments around the country for anyone to play in, so it’s never too late to get started.
How to Improve Your Disc Golf Game?
The best way to improve your disc golf game is by getting out and playing. If you don’t have time to play out on a course, you can also do some basic fieldwork or putting practice at home to help you improve your throwing.
Choose the Right Discs to Fit Your Throwing Style
The most important thing to consider when choosing discs is how they feel in your hands. You don’t want to purchase a disc that doesn’t suit your style of play, so it is best to get a few discs before deciding which ones to buy. Sites like Disc Golf Source help narrow down your choices and pick the best disc for beginners. Or, if you already have natural arm speed and want a driver that will get you incredible distance, discs like the Discraft Nuke or Innova Destroyer will be right up your alley.
You can also practice with a friend or partner to see if you can match your skill level, so be sure to find someone you can practice with to help you develop the skills needed for your game. You can do this through a variety of methods, including online courses or even by playing with friends in the same room.
Discs for Cold Weather Use
Most discs are made from plastic, and most plastics have some sort of stiffness to them. This rigidity can make a disc feel tighter than it actually is, which can affect your technique. That’s why it is important to choose discs that have softer plastics.
GStar and XT are two of the softer grades of plastic that are especially good for cold-weather play. These soft but durable discs are much better at maintaining grip during winter play than other harder-feeling plastics.
They are also more flexible than stiffer plastics, so you won’t need to adjust your technique when throwing cold-weather discs.
Clean Up After Play
When you leave a disc golf course, it’s important to ensure it is in the same condition as when you found it. This is especially true if you’re playing in the dark. This is where a lot of trash and garbage can end up, so it’s essential to take the time to clear the area before you leave.
This can be a tedious task, but leaving the course in the same condition as when you first arrived is vitally important. This will give everyone a chance to enjoy the course again, as well as encourage other players to come back.
Professional Disc Golf Association
The PDGA manages a player rating system, sets rules for competition and player classifications, and licenses hundreds of tournaments
each year all around the world. In addition, the group is in charge of approving the construction of new facilities and courses and
maintaining the disc golf game’s regulations. Want to know more about it? Follow the navigation below!