And after spending a lifetime getting worse at golf I’d be better off pitching in for the European disc golf festival in Estonia.
Who knew, well, we do recall a colleague who played it with his student pals in the Meadows in Edinburgh.
But it has come a long way since and now even has its variant of golf’s greatest competition the Ryder Cup.
In disc golf’s Presidents Cup which this year marks its 20th year.
When Americans and Europeans fling Frisbees along a green space and then into a basket.
Gold disc
It’ll all flip-off with the European Open, the only PDGA Major in Europe, from June 18–21 in Tallinn.
Before the one-night showcase that is the Presidents Cup.
Now, we’re promised family activities, delicious street food and a lively vendor village filled with shops and entertainment at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds.
And because we’re always up for the party even if we don’t know the music.
We’re looking forward to rap duo Clicherik & Mäx keeping the energy high between the President’s Cup action in the Baltic nation.
And Traffic and Daniel Levi headlining the European Open musical accompaniment.
Hot shot
So, you want to know how to play and where to play.
Well, the sport’s rulers encourage us just to find a piece of green land.
And if there are trees in the way so much the better.
Because they are part of the challenge… throw your disc into the trees and it’s a penalty shot if it’s 2m up the branches. And good luck getting it down.
And like golf clubs there are different discs for varied shots.
Course of action
There are 45 countries that currently have established Disc Golf Associations and a registered membership.
If you want to find the established courses, there is a list on the PDGA web site. What’s more it’ll probably be free.
Of course, both the Royal & Ancient game and Disc golf, the latter which has its roots in 1970s California, put a premium on fun.
And have a 19th hole in common.
And with flights from Britain to Tallinn from £39 one-way par for the course this is a shot you’ll need to take.
