Disc golf: Use these 5 terms to sound cooler on the course

Philo Brathwaite.

I don’t care what you think of his commentary …

The dude’s smooth-sounding on a microphone.

Being good at disc golf is a great way to achieve “cool” on the course. It’s hard, though. For those of us who royally suck at the sport, for any shot of looking the part of a disc golfer who knows what he’s doing, it’s what comes out of the mouth that matters – this list can help.

Best of all, these five terms are good for every-round use …

Add ‘em to the arsenal:

1. ‘Bid’

In soccer, “nil” means zero. And instead of saying “field,” educated fans and players use the word “pitch.” In disc golf, “bid” has nothing to do with either concept, but similarly …

It sounds smart.

Use the term “bid” when referring to a shot that has ANY chance of going in. For example, if a buddy almost makes a tough putt, you could hit him with a quick “nice bid.” Or, if you’ve got a death putt in front of you, and you don’t want to screw up your round, give it a “half-bid.”

See how that works?

Your turn.

2. ‘Club’

Gnaw on this for a second …

What’s the disc-golf equivalent of a “club” in ball golf?

• Choice No. 1 – The disc.
• Choice No. 2 – The arm.

You could make an argument for both.

Regardless, in this case, use the term “club” when talking about a disc. Emeril Lagasse style, to kick things up a notch, use the word as a verb. To “club-up” is to use a disc with more distance potential than you’d originally planned. Naturally, to “club-down” is the inverse of the idea.

This is another Philo-ism.

3. ‘Cage’

The “cage” is a disc golf basket.

As promised, this is an every-round term. Still, you’ll want to use this one sparingly. Go with “pin” on a few holes.” Then, when the noun feels like it’s been abused, opt for “basket.” To keep things light and fresh, sprinkle in “cage” throughout your round – they all mean the same thing.

It just so happens that “cage” is the WAY cooler option.

Thank you, professional wrestling.

4. ‘Drink’

“Drink” refers to any body of water.

Ponds, lakes, streams – even oceans, if you’re blessed enough to have that kind of course nearby. Once you feel you’ve successfully integrated “drink” into your disc-golf vernacular, let it be known you’re “going swimming” when it comes time to fish for a disc after an errant throw.

Heck, “going fishing” would work, too.

Words are fun.

5. ‘Cabbage’

This feels like it could be used as a drug reference …

And maybe it can.

I don’t know; I live in Utah.

In disc golf, however, “cabbage” is great for referencing trees – more specifically, leaves. If you’re lucky enough for your disc to kiss off a few of ‘em, you’re “tickling cabbage.” And should it chop down an entire branch, you’re “making salad.” This phrase works, too.

With respect to disc golf, I might not know my head from a hole in the ground …

But I sure sound like I do.

Fake it till you make it, right?

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