Disc golf

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/disc-golf

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?A flying disc sport that utilizes rules analogous to traditional golf
2. What is the global course count?Over 16,000 disc golf courses are cataloged worldwide
3. How many holes are on a disc golf course?Most courses have either 9 or 18 holes, and each hole can be different in distance, height, and obstacles.
4. What kinds of discs do players use?Players use drivers for long, far throws, mid‑range discs for accurate shots, and putters for short, controlled throws near the basket.

Driver: A type of disc designed for maximum distance, typically with a wider rim and faster flight characteristics.
Mid-Range: Discs offering a balance between distance and control, used for shots between the tee and the green.
Putter: Discs designed for short, accurate shots, especially for approaching the basket and making final putts.