For me, few things matched the simple joy of flipping through the colorful pages of DiscGolfer magazine. Since it launched in Spring 2009, it became more than a publication. Kent Johnson’s beautiful photography choices and layout made the magazine a pleasure to open up after a long day. The content and features diligently assembled each quarter through the years by editors, Rick Rothstein, Randy Signor and most recently, Joe Feidt, encouraged reflection and defined how many of us connected with the sport for years.

That era is now drawing to a close. While the printed DiscGolfer magazine format will be discontinued, the stories and conversations that bring the sport to life aren’t going anywhere. I truly believe you’ll find it easier than ever to stay informed and connected. Let me help you get started.

Online PDGA Resources

The PDGA.com website has always been a hub of information. Already a source for a vast range of news, official updates, membership information and media releases, the website will continue to publish in-depth content that was also found in print. The revolving carousel on the homepage is updated with new content continuously, including feature stories and interviews, community spotlights, as well as disc golf developments from around the world.

In many ways, the PDGA website will fulfill the former role of DiscGolfer magazine, and will be a living chronicle and depository of the sport’s happenings and community spirit. This format also offers something the print version never could. Articles can go live more quickly as news happens, and updates can include multimedia elements like video, audio and photo galleries. If you enjoy looking back or want to delve into past updates, all previous stories are archived at pdga.com/news.

If you prefer updates delivered straight to your inbox, the PDGA’s email newsletter provides a steady flow of information, including event reminders, member updates, featured articles and organizational announcements. You can subscribe directly through the newsletter sign-up form here.

A Wider World of Disc Golf Media

As mainstream awareness of this sport has expanded, disc golf media has grown far beyond tournament results and highlights. Today, we have a rich ecosystem of podcasts, videos, blogs and streaming platforms that connect players to every aspect of the sport. Whether you’re tuning in for professional analysis, community stories or instructional insights, there’s so much disc golf content available to explore. We are extremely lucky to live in an age where this is readily available to us.

Podcasts are especially popular for players who want to stay informed while on the go. The Upshot from Ultiworld Disc Golf, hosted by Charlie Eisenhood and Josh Mansfield, is a must-listen for anyone who wants disc golf news and analysis. The hosts bring a journalistic approach to reporting and data-driven analysis that explores a side of professional disc golf that goes beyond who won the latest competition. Listeners will enjoy the examination of what it all means, while diving deep into the economics of the sport, the evolution of professional play and the broader trends shaping disc golf’s future.

Another fan favorite is Disc Golf Answer Man (DGAM), a long-running classic hosted by Bobby “Cool Daddy Slick Breeze” Brown, that was recently brought back by popular demand after a hiatus. This is a podcast known for its interactive format, and a DGAM Just the Questions is also available where listeners send in questions and the hosts respond with humor and honesty. You’ll find the expertise and accessibility of DGAM makes it a welcoming space for players of all experience levels. It provides a great blend of entertainment and education, and there is a massive archive of episodes if you want to binge.

These are only a couple of examples, but there are so many others out there that will help you get your disc golf fix and satisfy your curiosity. Don’t forget to explore podcast creators from your local region as well. These shows often shine a spotlight on the local courses, communities and events happening around you.

Finally, we would truly be missing out if we didn’t mention the Disc Golf Network (DGN), which serves as the primary source for professional disc golf video coverage. DGN offers live streams of major events with excellent commentary, as well as post-produced, ad-free coverage JomezPro productions. It’s truly an unmatched viewing experience for fans who want to follow the sport at the highest level. PDGA members even receive a signifiant discount on their subscriptions! In recent years, DGN has expanded its coverage to include international tournaments, giving players a front-row seat to the global disc golf scene and a chance to see some of the best courses from the comfort of home.

Apps and Digital Platforms

UDisc began as a digital scorekeeping and course-finding app, but its Release Point blog has become one of the best sources of thoughtful storytelling in the sport. It features profiles of players and clubs, how-to guides for improving local courses, advice for running leagues or community events and global stories that highlight how disc golf is growing around the world. The blog has positioned UDisc as a thought leader in the industry, and its story-driven articles have memorable lessons and practical insights. Their recent app update that included the “Community” feature allows you to post your rounds and connect with friends on and off the course.

Especially popular in Europe, Disc Golf Metrix serves a more competition-focused role, where it functions as both a scoring platform, statistics tracking and a tournament management tool. It allows event organizers to handle registration, live scoring and handicaps, while giving players detailed performance tracking and comparisons. For clubs, leagues and players who enjoy data and analytics, Metrix has become an indispensable part of the modern disc golf ecosystem.

Foundations

Several foundations are doing meaningful work that expands disc golf’s impact to communities that would benefit from disc golf. The Paul McBeth Foundation develops and introduces sustainable disc golf experiences in underserved regions around the world, with 21 projects and counting! Their recent Throw For More fundraiser was a innovative way to play and support the growth of disc golf at the same time.

Uplay is another PDGA partner. From their website: Our mission is to provide education and support for healthier lifestyles through the sport of disc golf. Disc golf is a low-impact, easy-to-learn outdoor sport that offers both physical and mental benefits, making it an excellent tool for improving overall wellness, especially in children. Our programs focus on teaching disc golf while being outdoors, enhancing physical abilities and mental concentration, and learning a new sport both individually and as a group. Our proven curriculum and coaching guide is currently being used and taught in 32 countries and all 50 states.

Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE) has been a long-standing charitable parter of the PDGA. EDGE has awarded more than $300,000 to schools and youth programs as well as introduced more than 2,000,000 kids to disc golf. From their website: The EDGE program was created to provide schools and youth organizations a way to teach the basics of disc golf. EDGE provides a path to teach disc golf at a reasonable price by providing curriculum, equipment, and supply packages for all school levels. We cannot do this alone. When you donate, your money will go to helping a school or youth organization in your state get the chance to learn the lifetime game of disc golf.

Social Connections

For many of us, social media is part of our daily routine. It’s the first thing we look at in the morning and the last thing we check before falling asleep. Of all the ways we engage with the world, there is an immediacy and interactivity to social media. This is the place where news, updates from friends, memes and hot takes all come together. Unlike traditional media, social media allows for two-way communication. You can share ideas and ask questions in real-time, reach a global audience and search out diverse content tailored to your interests.

Facebook and Instagram are the largest and most diverse community hubs for disc golf, and these platforms are a great place to start looking for content relating to local leagues, upcoming events and regional discussions. Instagram thrives on beautiful visuals where you can showcase your best shots on the course, course photography and short-form video highlights through reels. Facebook relies more heavily on written communication and is especially helpful for events, disc golf discussions and local club communication. Both platforms have a “Live” feature that allows you to broadcast video in real-time.

While Instagram and Facebook shine with short reels, YouTube is where long-form video takes the spotlight. This is not just a platform for watching tournaments, although it’s great for that too. Thousands of players have learned technique, form and strategy from the countless instructional videos available. You’ll find a range of disc golf content from slow-motion analyses to “Top 10” lists, and vlogs for wherever your imagination takes you. YouTube is an incredibly accessible way to immerse yourself in the sport. YouTube was many people’s first introduction to the sport when a video popped up in their feed.

Not surprisingly, other social media platforms also contain disc golf content, or may be used by your local club for specific purposes. Discord has been found to be particularly useful way for disc golfers and clubs to connect through group chats and servers. Tik Tok has an increasingly active community for quick clips of trick shots, humor and short tutorials. Reddit offers more of a text-based and community-driven experience. The r/discgolf subreddit is a surprisingly deep well of knowledge and discussion. Members post everything from rule clarifications and strategy debates to memes and personal stories. It’s a place where the culture of disc golf truly comes to life.

So go ahead and give it a try. Ask around when you’re on the course about what channels are most widely used in your region. I’m sure you’ll find something that fits your style and makes you feel part of the conversation. Check out PDGA’s main accounts as well as regional ones like PDGA Europe, PDGA Canada, PDGA Asia, PDGA Africa and PDGA Latinoamérica to get a broader perspective of what’s happening around the world. Like and follow your local club and course pages since those often contain the most directly relevant updates for your community.

One important thing to remember is that social media is the most fun when we understand our responsibility and our impact on others. Be kind. Be constructive. Read the community guidelines and treat other people with respect. Our sport thrives when people work together to build it up.

#GetOutside

It’s time to get outside. Grab your discs, hit up the nearest course and see why everyone is talking about disc golf. Because while these digital tools are incredibly valuable, disc golf is at its best when it’s experienced firsthand. In a time and place in history that is dominated by screens, disc golf remains one of the few sports that truly pulls people outdoors into nature. When you’re walking through a forest, feeling the air as you release a drive, or laughing with friends over a missed putt, this is what connects you to the land, to people and to yourself. That’s the real magic of the sport.

And if you really want to take your involvement up a level, join your local club. Attend regional tournaments or league nights. Volunteer when courses need maintenance or when tournaments need extra hands. Travel to explore and play new courses. You’ll find disc golfers are the same everywhere with a culture and community that brings connection as well as tangible mental and physical health benefits. Every round you play and every new person you meet is part of what keeps the spirit of the game alive.

So while the magazine may be gone, its spirit of exploration, storytelling and the celebration of the sport we love continues on every disc golf course and in every digital fairway. The next generation of content is already here and the story of disc golf is still being written. You’re a big part of it too. All that’s left is to join the conversation.