Ep. 51: The PDGA Needs to Fix These Rules

Becoming a 900-rated disc golfer is more about strategy than raw power. When you know HOW to play, you can then push yourself to achieve bigger goals.Tip #1: Play Clean RoundsTip #2: Stick with Your BagTip #3: Smart Shots Over Risky ShotsTip #4: Club Down When In DoubtTip #5: Ignore What Other People Do On Your CardTip #6: Throw 250ft+ on Backhand and Forehand __________GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro2:54 Tip #1: Play Clean Rounds3:57 Tip #2: Stick with Your Bag5:55 Tip #3: Smart Shots Over Risky Shots10:07 Tip #4: Club Down When In Doubt11:50 Tip #5: Ignore What Other People Do On Your Card16:11 Tip #6: Throw 250ft+ on Backhand and Forehand 19:40 You Don’t Need 90% C1X22:06 Leave the Aggressive Shots at Home24:45 My Ratings Story38:33 Wrap up

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:about the new rules the PDGA is proposing for the 2026 season__________GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:about foot faults and how to appropriately apply the ruleswhy you need to try the Prodigy PA-5__________GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro0:37 Foot Faults11:57 Not the first time this has happened to Kristin Latt14:33 What we can learn from this situation18:22 Prodigy PA-523:58 Wrap up

GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro1:26 How it all began40:33 What I’m looking forward to

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:how to fix your rounding in three simple ways that anyone can dowhy you need to try the Axiom Envy__________GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro2:35 Why rounding is a problem8:07 3 strategies to correct rounding16:34 Axiom Envy review

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:the simplest way I’ve found to hit your line consistentlywhy you need to try the G-Star Wraithmy picks for Music City Open (if it happens)__________GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro0:52 Mastering your shot alignment10:41 The G-Star Wraith changed my game15:16 Previewing the Music City Open20:48 Recap

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:how I overcame mental obstacles to win my first tournamentwhy throwing 200ft is more important than throwing 400ftabout the discs I’m carrying__________GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro1:20 Winning my first tournament27:50 throwing 200ft is more important than 400ft35:50 what I threw in the tournament

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:how to putt with more power using your legs and fingertipsabout the Clash Discs Berry__________GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro0:42 Generating Power on Your Putt11:34 Disc Review: Clash Discs Berry

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:how to improve your step and jump puttingabout the Jester Disc Golf Wild Thing__________GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator Code: gladiatordiscgolfJester Disc Golf 🥏 jesterdiscgolf.com Code: gladiatorSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro2:13 Step Putting and Jump Putting14:35 Disc Review: Jester Wild Thing24:00 Fantasy Disc Golf with Hyzerbase

In today’s episode, you’ll learn: how to improve your backhand about the Axiom EnvyFollow Jaani on these channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaanigoingplaces/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dgspindoctor Want extra content? Join my YouTube Memberships or Spotify Subscriptions for extended cuts of episodes with guests! You don't want to miss the extra coaching you'll get for just a few bucks.YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@GladiatorDiscGolf/membership Spotify Membership: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachplaydiscgolf/subscribe __________GDG Merch 👕 https://www.gladiatordiscgolf.myshopify.com GottaGoGottaThrow 🥏 gottagogottathrow.com/gladiator or use GLADIATOR at checkoutSquatch Disc Golf: https://squatchdiscgolf.com/  Discount Code: GLADIATOR ChampCap from Putt Confidently ➡️ https://www.puttconfidently.com/GDGFSJoin the GDG discord community ➡️ https://discord.gg/PGeJYvT9Mg__________Chapters0:00 Intro2:25 Backhand Throw48:37 Disc Review: Axiom Envy55:56 Have a Great Round!__________Music:Autumn 2011 by Loxbeats https://spoti.fi/34tPBBOCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/autumn-2011Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/r4twe3BxxX8