Download or read book Introduction to Disc Golf Course Design written by Lawrence Leonardi and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-03 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sure, a monkey can design a disc golf course. But, what kind of quality will that end up being? Will it bring users back over and over again? Will there be major safety issues? How will users perceive the course? Most people will tell you if you build it they will come. But if they come and it isn't quality, then they will not return.Introduction to Disc Golf Course Design uses a combination of common sense, conceptual thought, and years of experience to deliver a modern-day approach disc golf course design.This book is intended to be used as a guide to help newer designers begin to visualize and hone their skills, teach good management practices, and help landowners to understand the importance of hiring a professional designer.If you are interested in disc golf course design and the sustainability of the sport, then this is the book for you.The disc golf revolution is in full swing. With the player base of the sport growing at 20 percent or better for the last ten years, the growth in the number of courses that can keep up with the newest technology and provide players with a competitive challenge lags behind. This book provides a baseline of information required to create a quality disc golf course that players will enjoy for years to come. Now is the perfect time to install a disc golf course on your park or property. Landowners and course designers alike will find this book an invaluable guide to their journey of creating a great course. This book is filled with decades of knowledge compiled from multiple senior designers throughout the United States. If you have interest in learning to design like the pros, or just want to understand the fundamentals of disc golf course design this is the book for you.
Download or read book Disc Golf Course Design written by Michael G. Plansky and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disc golf emerged as a lifestyle sport from the countercultural movement of the 60s & its popularity has grown while other postmodern recreation forms have faded or plateaued (Wheaton 2004). As an accessible malleable form of recreation its appeal can be explained by a genius loci elicited from direct engagement & a culture of play. What landscape & cultural characteristics of disc golf make it attractive? Participants in the LA region were given semi-structured interviews at 4 popular courses representing 4 distinct typologies to discover preferences. Demographic results and analysis of interviews revealed an overall reluctance to travel, but a desire for variety. Interviewees also expressed overall enthusiasm for courses developed on underutilized post-industrial sites. Camaraderie at each site was shown to be uniquely shaped by rule-creation through play forms (Callois1961); leveling the field for new players, or creating complexity/challenge for experienced players. Guidelines & recommendations are given.
Download or read book An Assessment of the Relevance of Landscape Architecture and Disc Golf written by Joshua Wilcox and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disc golf is on the rise. Disc golf is a sport based on traditional golf but played with a flying disc instead of a ball and club. It was formalized in the 1970s and has grown steadily ever since, particularly in the last decade. Landscape architecture has largely ignored this phenomenon, except for two MLA theses (Plansky, 2013a; Hutzelman, 2012). This seems unusual, considering that landscape architecture has been called the most relevant degree to disc golf course design (DGCD, 2014). This study assesses the relationship between landscape architecture and disc golf. A general research question guides this study: what added benefit, if any, might landscape architects bring to disc golf course design and development? This guiding question is explored through three subquestions: 1) what services might landscape architects offer disc golf course development, 2) how might landscape architectural services be used by the current state of disc golf course development, and 3) how might future course development types take full advantage of the services provided by landscape architects? This project used literature synthesis, analysis of existing data, and three types of exploratory designs to answer the above questions. The results of these methods showed that landscape architects can add value to disc golf course design and development through their skillsets and process. Not every landscape architect necessarily possesses the skills and experience to design a disc golf course, but landscape architects as a whole can propose disc golf courses if they have a basic knowledge of course requirements. A closer relationship between landscape architects and disc golf would be beneficial for the growth of the profession and the sport. This report concludes with recommendations and an action plan to reach this goal.
Download or read book Definitive Guide to Disc Golf written by Justin Menickelli and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For people just starting to play, disc golf can become an exciting and addictive sport to play for a lifetime. Avid disc golfers often find playing a challenging test of both physical skill and mental determination. Disc golf is a "greener" sport than most, and has fewer barriers to entry than traditional golf and other recreational sports. It is also one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf provides readers all the essential information they need to get started playing disc golf, but it is much more than just a basic "how to" manual – it is a thoughtful, fascinating, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration into the history, nature, science, and skills of disc golf. Featuring more than 80 instructional photos, this is a comprehensive book about disc golf that would be enjoyed by all players, from beginners to aspiring professionals.
Download or read book Analysis and Design of an Online Disc Golf Course Directory written by Craig A. Toelle and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Golf Course Design an Introduction written by Geoffrey S. Cornish and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grounds for Golf written by Geoff Shackelford and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-04-24 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Golfers dream of playing the legendary courses of the game: St. Andrews, Augusta National, Pinehurst, Pebble Beach. And anyone who has played the royal and ancient sport is an armchair architect at heart. From alterations for their home course to visions of their very own backyard dream course, most golfers would love to test their hands at course design. What makes certain courses timeless? Unlike the venues of other popular recreational sports like tennis and racquetball, whose playing fields are bound by strict measurements that do not vary, each golf course is unique. Offering an endless topographical variety, from short to long, flat or hilly, wet or dry, every course represents a compelling blend of risks versus rewards, with decisions and challenges to test every golfer's game and mental toughness. Combining Geoff Shackelford's informative narrative with detailed illustrations by architect Gil Hanse, Grounds for Golf explains the fundamentals of golf course design in an understandable and entertaining style. Modern photographs, anecdotal sidebars, and witty quotations augment a course design primer that will enhance readers' enjoyment of golf's lore while introducing the fundamentals of course design. By explaining the golf course from the ground up, Grounds for Golf will not only help readers in their understanding of the game, but will help their games themselves.
Download or read book Golf Course Design written by Robert Muir Graves and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-07-23 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zwei der berühmtesten Golfplatzarchitekten aller Zeiten beantworten Ihnen hier jede erdenkliche Frage zum Thema der Gestaltung von Golfplätzen - von der Finanzierung über die Lage der Löcher und die Wartung des Rasens bis hin zur Entwicklung und Veränderung vorhandener Anlagen. Eine Fundgrube nicht nur für Landschaftsgestalter, sondern auch für interessierte Golfer!
Download or read book Toward a Valid Disc Golf Course Design Algorithm written by Jerome Edward Benson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book DISCOURSE ACADEMOS 5 activist essays on the disc golf phenomenon written by Michael G. Plansky and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-02-17 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5 essays on efforts to promote and develop disc golf as a unique lifestyle sport. The Disc golf phenomenon has been evolving for nearly 40 yrs now, and it's time that the rag-tag legions of recognized disc golf enthusiasts take the reins. A roots movement of activists sharing experience and vision will develop the branch structure necessary to weather the influence of mainstream media when they discover that disc golf may mean dollar signs. From Carson City Nevada to the IRS to the Cal Poly Pomona Space Activators! to Sci-Fi fantasies to Guradians of The Trees, these essays span the 5 years I went back to school for landscape architecture. The capstone of my interest in disc golf as regenerative recreation was my thesis: Disc Golf Course Design: Inscribing Lifestyle. These academic writings trace the activism of one disc golfer's pursuit of better design. What do you see in disc golf's future? The olive grove of Academos awaits! Fling away.
Download or read book Routing the Golf Course written by Forrest L. Richardson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-07-29 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete with essays and interviews with leading experts, this comprehensive guide presents strategies for creating a golf course routing plan, with coverage of site evaluation, terrain, natural settings, sunlight, wind, finances, psychology, golf strategy and environmental conditions.
Download or read book Step by Step Guide on How to Play Frisebee Golf written by Mishra Sylas and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Step-by-Step Guide on How to Play Frisbee Golf" is an all-inclusive and essential guide for anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of disc golf. The book's well-organized content guides readers through the nuances of this dynamic sport in a methodical manner. The introduction lays a strong foundation by providing background information and an understanding of the fundamentals of Frisbee golf. "Getting Started" provides a useful starting point by guaranteeing that novices have the information and tools they need to start their disc golf journey. The game's mechanics are covered in detail in the following chapters, which begin with "Basic Rules and Etiquette" to provide a foundational knowledge of fair play. The courses "Disc Golf Course Design" and "Grip and Stance Techniques" cover the technical aspects of designing a difficult but fun course, and "The Essential Throws" concentrates on the fundamental abilities needed to succeed on the course. Chapters on "Putting and Approaching" and "Mastering Long Shots," which explore the subtleties of distance and accuracy, follow the path. Expert players will benefit from the sections on "Advanced Techniques and Strategies" and "Competing in Tournaments," which offer insights into raising one's game to a competitive level. Beyond the physical aspects, the book addresses the mental game in "Mental Game Strategies" and highlights the significance of physical fitness in "Fitness and Conditioning for Disc Golf." Crucially, the book delves deeper than personal abilities, delving into the communal side of Frisbee golf in "Building a Disc Golf Community." This highlights the importance of creating a welcoming atmosphere for players of all skill levels. A comprehensive approach to the sport is ensured by practical concerns like "Disc Maintenance and Care" and "Safety Considerations on the Course." Speaking to a broad readership, the book includes "Frisbee Golf for All Ages," acknowledging that the game is for everyone. In "Frisbee Golf and the Environment," also emphasizes how disc golf affects the environment, encouraging players to play the game sustainably. "Step by Step Guide on How to Play Frisbee Golf" is a reliable manual that fosters a strong enthusiasm for the game in addition to teaching essential abilities. The addition of resources and chances for additional learning raises the educational value and makes it a necessary tool for anyone starting in Frisbee golf.
Download or read book Emerging Sports as Social Movements written by Joshua Woods and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the rise of an emerging sport as a grassroots effort (or “new social movement”), arguing that the growth of non-normative sports movements occurs through two social processes: one driven primarily by product development, commercialization, and consumption, and another that relies upon public resources and grassroots efforts. Through the lens of disc golf, informed by the author’s experience both playing and researching the sport, Joshua Woods here explores how non-normative sports development depends on the consistency of insider culture and ideology, as well as on how the movement navigates a broad field of market competition, government regulation, community characteristics, public opinion, traditional media, social media and technological change. Throughout, the author probes why some sports grow faster than others, examining cultural tendencies toward sport, individual choices to participate, and the various institutional forces at play.
Download or read book Advances in Social and Occupational Ergonomics written by Richard H. M. Goossens and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-23 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reports on cutting-edge research on social and occupational ergonomics, presenting innovative contributions to the optimization of sociotechnical management systems related to organizational, policy, and logistical issues. It discusses timely topics related to communication, crew resource management, work design, participatory design, as well as teamwork, community ergonomics, cooperative work, and warning systems, and explores new work paradigms, organizational cultures, virtual organizations, telework, and quality management. The book also describes pioneering infrastructures implemented for different purposes such as urban, health, and enterprise, and examines the changing role of automated systems, offering innovative solutions that address the needs of particular populations. Based on the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Social and Occupational Ergonomics, held in Orlando, Florida, USA on July 21–25, 2018, the book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the current challenges in both organizational and occupational ergonomics, highlighting key connections between them and underlining the importance of emotional factors in influencing human performance.
Download or read book Classic Golf Hole Design written by Robert Muir Graves and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-10-29 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Der Bau von Golfanlagen boomt nicht nur in den USA und Asien, sondern weltweit. "Classic Golf Holfe Design" ist ein praktischer Ratgeber für Landschaftsarchitekten und andere Fachleute, die in die Gestaltung oder Umgestaltung von Golfplätzen involviert sind. Jedes "klassische Loch" wird aus Designerperspektive genau beschrieben, und zwar u.a. im Hinblick auf grundlegendes Lochdesign, Wartung und Pflege sowie auf seine Auswirkungen für das Golfspiel selbst. Zu jedem "klassischen Loch" gibt es jeweils drei Musterbeispiele, die anschaulich demonstrieren, inwieweit welches Muster für eine Neuanlage geeignet sind. Die Autoren Graves und Cornish sind beide ehemalige Präsidenten der American Society of Golf Course Architects und zählen zu den berühmtesten und angesehensten Golfplatzarchitekten Amerikas. Sie haben zusammen über 1.000 Golfplätze entworfen oder umgestaltet und über 60 Seminare zum Thema Golfplatzdesign gehalten.
Download or read book Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics written by Thomas R. Yechout and published by AIAA. This book was released on 2003 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a 15-year successful approach to teaching aircraft flight mechanics at the US Air Force Academy, this text explains the concepts and derivations of equations for aircraft flight mechanics. It covers aircraft performance, static stability, aircraft dynamics stability and feedback control.
Download or read book Golf Course Design written by Nigel B Douglas and published by Authors On Line Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do Golf Course Designers come to be? How do they formulate their designs? How can we evaluate them? What are the real effects of modern day equipment on the game? Borne out of 10 years of golf course design experience in several different countries and varying economic climates, GOLF COURSE DESIGN gives an honest, true to life and detailed explanation of the pertinent issues faced by modern day golf course designers, golf club management and the industry itself. Deliberately dispensing with the ever-present hype of today's golf course design business, the author gives logical and forthright reasoning behind the most important processes and considerations of our present day golf courses and their design. Providing insight for golfers of all standards, GOLF COURSE DESIGN is a valuable reference for Club Managers, Club Committees and Developers as they go about optimising their number 1 asset, their golf course
