There’s no such thing as a ‘jersey’ in disc golf

Technically, disc golf jerseys exist.

You can buy loads of them online.

And similar to what comes to most minds when hearing the word “jersey” tossed around, they’re best-suited for exercise. Disc golf isn’t the most physically demanding of activities, but walking around, throwing things and hauling a bag like a pack mule more than make our game a sport.

So if jerseys are for sports, and disc golf is a sport …

Wouldn’t disc golfers wear jerseys?

Nope.

Let’s get technical with this …

According to Britannica, a jersey is a “loose shirt worn by a member of a sports team as part of a uniform.” On paper, disc golf is a team sport. But apart from a single page on the manufacturer’s website, there’s not much “team” going on – just a few headshots and promotional photos.

That’s it.

And then there’s the “uniform” aspect, as well. Teams wear uniforms. But seeing as how they don’t exist in disc golf, there’s hardly a need for them. You know, something like this …

The pinnacle of uniforms, in my opinion:

The NBA in the 90s was unreal in the design department.

None of this is to say a proper jersey has never existed in disc golf – certain tournaments call for them. There aren’t many of them, though. The Presidents Cup comes to mind, for example.

Held the day before the European Open in Nokia, Finland at The Beast, the event features the best disc golfers the United States and Europe have to offer in a country-versus-continent-type competition. At this event, jerseys matter. The DGPT’s All-Star Weekend might fit the bill, too.

But those breathable, light-weight shirts every household disc golf brand on Earth sells with its name slapped across the shoulders? They can dress ‘em up with fancy-schmancy marketing speak all they like, but they are NOT jerseys – they’re over-engineered t-shirts, at best.

• Bowlers don’t have jerseys.
• Ball golfers don’t have jerseys.
• Tennis players don’t have jerseys.

For individual sports, the list goes on and on …

It’s the same in disc golf.

Case closed.

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