How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Disc Golf in 2020

By Chris Bawden ~

Artwork by Chris McDowell.

Last April, Parked published an article claiming that disc golf is pandemic proof and offered preliminary evidence. In this article, I’ll take a deeper dive into the 2020 data and show that participation in disc golf did expand, but certain areas of the sport have been impacted in other ways.

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What is Green Disc Golf, Anyway? A Guide to Eco-Friendly Discs.

By Chris Bawden ~

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Artwork by Chris McDowell.

Disc golf prides itself on being in touch with nature and treading lightly on the planet. It’s not surprising that eco-friendly discs have become a common offering across disc manufacturers. But what does eco-friendly disc golf mean and are eco-friendly discs worth throwing? Continue reading “What is Green Disc Golf, Anyway? A Guide to Eco-Friendly Discs.”