Disc golf follows rules similar to traditional ball golf but uses discs thrown into a basket instead of balls into a hole. Here are the basic rules for beginners:

1. Objective: The goal is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws (strokes) possible, just like in ball golf.

2. Starting: Begin each hole from the designated tee area. The player with the lowest score on the previous hole throws first. Most holes have 3 tees to play from:

   Orange Tees (beginner/shorter distance)

   White Tee (shorts/intermediate)

   Blue Tees (long/advance)

3. Throwing:

   • Tee throws must be made from within the designated tee area.

   • After the tee throw, the player whose disc is farthest from the hole throws first.

4. Fairway Play:

   • Each subsequent throw is made from where the disc lands, with the player's trailing foot on the spot of the previous throw.

5. Completion of a Hole:

   • A hole is completed when the disc lands in the basket or chains, and comes to rest.

   • The player then moves to the next tee and continues until all holes have been played.

6. Penalties:

   • Players incur a one-throw penalty for each throw that lands out of bounds (marked by line).

   • If a player's disc lands in a water hazard, they play from the designated drop zone or the previous lie with a penalty stroke.

7. Scoring:

   • Each throw counts as one point (stroke).

   • The player with the lowest total score at the end of the round wins.

8. Etiquette:

   • Always yield to other players ahead of you.

   • Do not throw until the group ahead of you is out of range.

   • Keep noise to a minimum to avoid distracting other players.

9. Equipment:

   • Use discs designed for disc golf, which vary in stability and distance.

   • Beginners typically start with a driver, mid-range disc, and putter.

10. Additional Rules:

    • Different courses may have specific rules regarding boundaries, mandatories (required flight paths), or special hazards.