WASHINGTON — Have you ever wondered if there’s a science to throwing the perfect disc golf shot? A new study from Berry College researchers has found that where you place your thumb on the disc (or ...
When Zachary Lindsey, a physicist at Berry College in Georgia, decided to run an experiment on how to get the best speed and torque while playing disc golf (aka Frisbee golf), he had no trouble ...
Disc golf, a sport that blends precision and strategy, has surged in popularity over the years. Despite its growth, there has been minimal scientific exploration into the mechanics of the game. Recent ...
Some of the first research of its kind offers statistics-based suggestions on how disc golf players can get a better grip on their game—it’s mostly in the thumb. Disc golf has been a staple across ...
I have never played disc golf. It’s not likely to become my sport of choice, since I am severely throwing-impaired. But throwing discs at targets does seem to be popular in Chico and elsewhere. There ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The first Saturday in August has been deemed National Disc Golf Day, a date that encourages established players to bring friends and family to a local park and share the ...