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How To Promote Your Event On Social Media

Although the internet allows us to find information on nearly any topic at a moment’s notice, sometimes this vast resource can actually complicate things when it comes to promoting an event. Do you post a

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For those of you who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the sights and sounds of fall are just around the corner. Everything Pumpkin Spice is invading store shelves and the weather is

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A Disc Golf Mecca In The Making - Our Look At Awesome Midwest Courses

While we all know that the Midwest is home to some awesome disc golf courses, it seems that this section of the country gets forgotten when

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Nearly anyone who has internet access has heard of the sport of disc golf, and when it’s mentioned in a casual setting, the comparison to traditional golf almost always comes up. While it’s a great way to describe the rules of the game as the two sports do share some similarities, both golf and disc golf are more alike than you may realize.

It’s clear that spending time outside while being physically active is a great way to stay healthy, but how exactly does disc golf compare to the age-old sport of golf? Let’s take a peek at some of the ways they can benefit you and how disc golf specifically is a great way to spend time with friends and family during the holidays.

Clubs And Balls

At its core, golf really is as simple as the above phrase, where the idea of sinking your ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible is something that many enjoy. The game naturally offers the benefits of stress reduction while at the same time stimulates your brain as you need to calculate each shot you take. As a low impact sport, you still get the benefit of taking thousands of steps per round and if you golf with friends, the added element of socialization just can’t be beat.

While golf offers a ton of great advantages to your life, how feasible is it to take a whole family out to the course for a round? In most cases, there’s a cost for equipment, green fees, and the expense of renting a cart, making it an activity that can cost a pretty penny when it’s all said and done. If that’s not in the budget this holiday season, what else can you do?

Frisbees In The Woods

That’s often what disc golf seems like right? While some courses are installed in heavily wooded areas, plenty of courses are in wide open parks and even on ball golf courses themselves! You can consider disc golf to be a great blend between traditional golf and hiking, as you still get a great workout while enjoying socialization and the chance to be competitive if you so choose.

Disc golf can be more strenuous than golf itself, and while it’s still a great sport for all ages, it offers the increased benefits of helping to control your weight and increase your muscle strength, lowers your risk of disease, and helps to boost your mood. Above all else, it’s a sport that is incredibly affordable.

Many disc golf courses are free to play, and purchasing a starter set of discs is typically fairly inexpensive. If you have friends or family visiting during the holidays, make the suggestion to head out to a disc golf course and see who can get the best score! Many people end up falling in love with the sport the first time they play, making disc golf an awesome way for families to bond and share a memorable experience together.

While traditional golf certainly still has its place in the world, disc golf is rapidly growing in popularity as a way to exercise with a minute risk of injury while in a setting where lifelong friendships can be made. Make it your goal to play at least one round this holiday season!

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Those of us who have gone on tour know all too well that even in today’s technologically advanced age, there are still some places in America where you can’t get cell service. While it’s shocking and sometimes frustrating, what’s worse is coming back from the road to find out that your cell phone plan didn’t have the right features set up and you got charged a hefty amount for all of those roaming and hotspot services.

Instead of paying your cell provider through the nose or simply going without what has become a necessity, let’s explore some things to think about when it comes to staying connected while on tour.

Surprise Surprise

We have nothing against cell phone companies, but let’s face it – they can be a little tricky when it comes to hidden fees. Whether you’re traveling in the US or abroad, it’s crucial that you understand the features of your plan, as one 30-minute international phone call can cost upward of $50 and data charges can be extreme.

If you’re unclear, check with your carrier before leaving for tour. You may find that your monthly bill goes up a little bit but that added cost will be much cheaper than if you end up going over your allotted allowances. Not all plans are the same, nor are all areas of coverage, and if you’re going to be on the road for a while it might be smart to completely switch services to another company who will give you more reliability.

Take Advantage Of Hotspots

Assuming your talk, text, and general items are considered, you might still find that an area of the nation with poor coverage could present a problem. What if you’re trying to upload a video of your round and the connection is just so poor that it won’t work? Times like these call for WiFi, but where do you go if you’re in the middle of nowhere?

If you need to stay at the course we can’t help you much there, but assuming you have access to drive into the closest town, there are a ton of businesses that offer access to free WiFi. Remember, each location could vary, but in general, you can count on these places to have the hookup – literally:

Starbucks

McDonald’s

Whole Foods

Dunkin’ Donuts

Panera Bread

Target

Best Buy

If you don’t feel like visiting any of the above places, keep in mind that public libraries, airports, gyms, and train stations may also have free WiFi available.

There’s no reason why going on tour should mean that you struggle with cell phone service and can’t access your email, social apps, or even GPS directions. Although many courses you play might not have the best reception in the world, that’s not really what you’re there for, right? When in doubt, think about all of the sightseeing you can do as you enter into any given town across America on your search for better cell service and WiFi that you can count on!

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For those of you who actually take some time off each year during the off-season, how do you spend it? Netflix is always a welcome option during the cold winter months, but for others, it’s the ideal time to get your body in shape for the next disc golf season. Going to the gym and doing general cardio can be great for overall health, but what can you do to elevate your game?

Here at DUDE, we’ve worked with our Community Ambassador Rick Saffeels to develop some easy exercises that focus on strengthening various parts of your body. These exercises can be done with minimal equipment and will help you to feel stronger and work to avoid injury while on the course. Let’s check them out!

Engaging your core – No one really likes to do sit-ups anymore, so a great alternative is to integrate planks into your workout. This helps to increase your core strength, a major part of our body that’s used when disc golfing. Rest on your forearms and make sure to keep your body in a straight position. Your goal should be to hold the plank for 30 seconds all the way up to one minute.

Light on your feet – When you’re trying to perfect your run-up, improving your ability to shift your weight will go a long way. Try these side to side ski motions, and as you move your body from left to right, try to stay light on your toes and bend your knees. You can also hold a disc in front of you for added stability.

Open it up – Our shoulders get a lot of use during a round of disc golf, so this exercise can help to stretch out sore muscles and keep you strong. Bend forward 90 degrees at your waist, and as you rotate your upper body from side to side, bring your arm up to the sky to fully open up your shoulder area. If you’re sore from a previous round this may feel uncomfortable but ultimately it will help your game in a big way.

Staying limber – Many disc golfers overlook the importance of stretching in general, and while this may not work toward increasing stamina or helping with your circle 2 putts, it’s critical for your body. Spend about 10 to 15 minutes stretching and working on your flexibility. Once or twice may not seem like it makes a difference, but if you spend time stretching each day over time you’ll find an ease that comes with all of the ways you twist and bend your body on the course.

That wasn’t so scary, right? Spending time a few days per week engaging in this set of exercises can bring big benefits to your disc golf game, and who knows, you may even be inspired to add another exercise routine into the mix. Many disc golfers turn to yoga, pilates, and low impact cardio to stay in shape all year long.

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Trying To Install A Course? Here's What Your Local Government Needs To Know

So many times we take disc golf courses for granted. Layouts that are well-manicured and maintained that offer both interesting holes and unique features are hard to

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The DUDE Guide To Getting Press Attention

The sport of disc golf can never get too much attention, so whether you want to promote an upcoming tournament, highlight a work party at your local course, or simply want to alert