Disc golf: The top 5 on-the-course snacks

Water.

That one’s obvious.

But water’s hardly a snack.

Whether you’ve got an A-tier on the agenda or want to play multiple rounds over the course of a holiday weekend, as a disc golfer, you’ll want to bring plenty of snacks along for the ride.

You can’t go wrong with these five.

1. Gushers

This is my favorite.

I’ve gone with Gushers, because I’m obsessed with them. Built like a string-bean, I’m hardly a competitive eater. But put a five-pound bowl of these in front of my gullet, and they’ll slide right down. Any gummy, fruit-flavored snack will do, though: Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit By the Foot, etc.

Be careful of the sun, though …

They melt.

2. Trail mix

You know somebody like this:

• The Pacific Northwest.
• North Face jacket.
• Acoustic guitar.
• Chaco Sandals.

And you know what?

They probably like disc golf.

There’s a good chance they like trail mix, too. It’s an outdoorsy snack, so it makes sense it works for disc golf. Raisins are yummy. Peanuts and cashews are a good source of healthy fats. And while it won’t do much for your diet, there’s no pick-me-up like a few M&Ms, as well.

Classic disc golf snack.

3. Beef jerky

Garrett Gurthie is a good disc golfer.

The founder of DoubleG Craft Jerky, he’s an even better marketer.

An instant source of on-the-go protein, beef jerky has always been popular with the disc golf crowd. But Gurthie’s taken things to a new level – it’s practically the sport’s official snack. Plus, the DoubleG Craft Jerky hats are a good get. Don’t read this as a DoubleG promo, however …

The price tag is insane.

Also, Slim Jims are better.

4. Go healthy

Let’s get serious here …

During competition, snacks are a means of energy with the end goal being an uptick in performance. Processed junk won’t get the job done; fresh, healthy foods totally will.

Think like a soccer mom:

• Apples
• Carrots
• Oranges
• Bananas

And LIKE a good soccer mom …

Be willing to share.

5. Earl of Sandwich

Go big or go home.

Bypass snacks for a full-blown meal you can devour during a backup. Turkey or ham and cheese will get the job done. It’s hard to go wrong with a classic PB&J. If it’s me back in the kitchen, though, I’m going with peanut butter, honey and wheat germ – a healthy cereal grain.

* Honorable Mention: It’s not really a snack, but a second-round Gatorade comes in clutch.

Will any of these directly improve your on-course play?

Eh.

But they could …

And that’s reason enough to pack some snacks.

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