What are the parts of a disc golf basket?
There are three main parts to every disc golf basket. The first one is the pole and the main basket, while the second part is the chain. The last part is the frame and the lower basket.
How high should a disc golf basket be?
As per the PDGA, a disc golf basket should be 52 inches above the ground, and the distance from the floor towards the lower basket is 25.7 inches. Although, during competition, tournament rules may change depending on the preference of the organizers.
How many chains are in a disc golf basket?
Also, a basic disc golf basket will have less the 18 chains installed. For the standard disc golf basket, the measurement and dimension are are the same as a basic one but contains more than 18 chains.
How can i Improve my disc golf skills?
One of the most enjoyable parts of playing disc golf is getting the disc into the basket and scoring the way you want to. But to do that consistently, you must improve your ability and overall skills through spending time on the course and practicing on the field regularly.
How to Make a Portable Disc Golf Basket
There are three main parts to every disc golf basket. The first one is the pole and the main basket, while the second part is the chain. The last part is the frame and the lower basket. Each of these parts have different dimensions that you need to follow to fit the standard measurement of the PDGA.
Disc Golf Basket Dimensions
For a basic disc golf basket, the rim must be around 21 ⅓ inches wide, and the chain must not be lower than the 22 inches below the rim. The lower basket should be 25.7 inches wide with a height of 6.7 inches. Also, a basic disc golf basket will have less the 18 chains installed.
How to Make your Own Disc Golf Basket
The exact measurements for the center post will all depend on your preference. You can follow the dimensions that I’ve mentioned earlier in this article as your basis for the height of the center post.
The DIY Disc Golf Basket: Gather Your Supplies
While you do not have to be a master handyman/handywoman to make a disc golf basket, you need to know your way around a toolbox and be somewhat competent when it comes to hardware.
The DIY Disc Golf Basket: Building Instructions
Step 1: Using a circular saw with a metal blade, cut the top and bottom off the steel barrels at about eight inches deep. Once you have cut them, you can smooth the edges using a metal file.
Tips for Building a Disc Golf Course at Home
Not everyone has a large enough yard for a full course; you may be building a DIY disc golf basket just for practice throws at home. But if you do have a big piece of property and a successful first attempt at a DIY basket, you can keep building even more disc golf baskets for a 9 or even 18-hole course right in your own yard.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hi, everyone! My name is James, and I love sharing what I’ve learned about disc golf. It struck me as odd that such an amazing sport could be overlooked by so many people. To help spread the joys of disc golf and to provide some useful tips for improvement, I created the Disc Golf Mentor website. Thanks for stopping by!
