The 5 worst sounds in disc golf

Yesterday, Taylor penned a piece on the “five best sounds in disc golf.”

Click here to read it.

Naturally, as I was slated to publish today, I had to write a response …

This is that.

I’ll play by the same rules Taylor established. Though I’ll be flipping the script for this article, my “five worst sounds” will all attempt to speak to the amateur ranks. However, after putting this together, I’d assume most professional disc golfers will still find the below relatable …

Have at it.

1. ‘Fore!’

Disc golf courses don’t cover hundreds of acres. So when a nearby card shouts “Fore!” at the top of its collective lungs, you assume it’s your skull the kamikaze frisbee is coming to destroy.

Personally, I’ve never been blasted by a bloodthirsty disc. But I’ve stood within five feet of somebody whose brain took a direct hit. It was a gory mess, but it’s the sound of it that’ll keep you tossing and turning at night. To put things in perspective, remember THIS moment?

Pop.

It all starts with “Fore!”

2. ‘Second’

Foot faults. Stance violations.

Whatever.

Come tourney time, the moment you hear the word “second” from somebody on your card, you’re instantly aware of the fact you’ve made a boo-boo. And it’ll cost you – one stroke, to be specific. More than the stroke, however, though I’ll forever defend the enforcement of PDGA rules, the vibe on your card will change: Smiles fade, laughter subsides – it’s business time.

It’s only one word, but it’s a powerful one.

3. Splashdown

There are PLENTY of ways to lose a disc:

• Snow.
• Tall grass.
• Blind holes.
• Tree branches.
• Absent-mindedness.

But none of them are as immediate of a death sentence as hearing the “kerplunk” of your disc landing smack-dab in the middle of a stream, pond or lake – you can kiss that sucker goodbye.

Yes, there are a number of disc retrievers that can help bring back prodigal plastic, but the odds are stacked against the success of your recovery mission – the disc’s fate is all but sealed.

4. Portable speakers

I’ll make this quick …

I have ZERO interest in your taste of music, no matter how much of a gift to mankind you might feel it is. In all seriousness, I can’t think of a worse way for someone else to infringe upon my enjoyment of Mother Nature than blaring Insane Clown Posse – just pop some earbuds.

And yes, I’m aware …

My age is showing.

5. Metal, but with no give …

There are two sides to every coin …

While the most iconic of disc golf sounds is the rattle of chains with each converted putt, many amateurs are all too familiar with the thud of a disc off metal with no give to it: the front of the cage or chastity belt. It’s the result of a putt with no confidence behind it – it’s going to fail.

So there you have it: The sound of failure.

* Honorable Mention: Profanity-laced temper tantrums are lame – grow up, man.

Are there worse sounds on a disc golf course?

Probably.

But why focus on the negative?

For now, this’ll do.

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