Frisbee Golf - a Lifelong Hobby

Disc golf has been around for decades worldwide, but it has started to develop in Serbia in the last few years. The pioneers of this sport in our country are Nenad Radojević, Veselin Nešković, Ivan Jakovljević, Nemanja Žutobratić, Milan Todorović, and Tijana Šotić, collectively known as "Frizbijak." This association of citizens was established in 2016 to promote disc games, with a special emphasis on popularizing a new sport in Serbia - disc golf.

What is disc golf?

Disc golf, also known as frisbee golf, is a sport that closely resembles traditional golf in terms of rules, but instead of clubs and balls, plastic discs are used, which can vary in weight and aerodynamic characteristics. The objective of the game is to complete a specific course with as few throws as possible and to get the disc into a specially designed basket with chains. The winner of the round is the one who finishes the course with the fewest number of throws.

This sport was created about 50 years ago in the USA, where it remains the most popular, but it has gradually spread to the rest of the world. Moreover, it is considered the sport with the fastest growing number of new players. Disc golf is currently practiced by millions of people worldwide, with the highest popularity in Scandinavian countries, Switzerland, and Estonia in Europe. These countries open new courses on green areas every year, and for example, Finland alone has nearly 1000 courses today. In recent years, it has become increasingly popular in the region, especially in Slovenia and Croatia. In fact, Croatia hosted the European Disc Golf Championship in 2018, with the participation of 200 players from 27 countries, and in 2022, it was awarded the organization of the Team Disc Golf World Championship, expecting an even larger number of participants, including our national team as a debutant.

Benefits of Disc Golf

Disc golf is one of the few sports where both young and old can play at the same level, so it's not uncommon to see high school students and retirees competing and vying for victory on the course. It is a sport that can be enjoyed by families and corporations alike, and it can be played in all weather conditions. Additionally, disc golf is globally recognized as one of the safest outdoor recreational sports, which has been particularly evident during the pandemic. The appeal of this sport lies in the fact that the basic steps and rules are very easy to learn, allowing for quick progress. It's a sport that one can engage in throughout their life.

Disc Golf in Serbia

Currently, there are only three disc golf clubs in Serbia, and the establishment of the Flying Disc Golf Association of Serbia is expected in 2021. In our country, there are about 30 players, both male and female, who are members of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), as well as numerous recreational players whose numbers are increasing every day. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in interest in this sport, but public courses are still lacking. The organization "Frizbi Golf Srbija" holds all its training sessions and competitions on mobile courses. Those who wish to try disc golf can find more information on the Facebook page Frizbi Golf Srbija or the Instagram profile discgolfserbia.

One of the reasons why disc golf is becoming increasingly popular is the fact that it is significantly cheaper to participate in compared to many other sports. You can start training with just a few discs, and the courses are located in public parks and sports zones.