Kansas Disc Golf Association

We will have Pro/Am random draw doubles on Friday night before the Doo-Dah.

Doubles will be at Oak Park around 8 or 8:30.

I like Smitty's double birdie rule, so I think we'll use it.

I will have glo-sticks & some refreshments will be provided.


We're gonna have a good time, be sure to bring the girls too!

Smitty`s double birdie rule

What rule is that?

Double Birdie Doubles

Here is how it works.

Both players tee off like normal. If you want to go for the “Double Birdie” you play singles from your own disc. If both players birdie from their own disc, you score a double birdie on your scorecard. A double birdie is also known as an eagle. An eagle on a par 3 would be an ACE (you would NOT be eligible for the ACE fund) and your score would be 1.

Missed putt on a double birdie try:

1- If the first putter misses his attempt his partner can try to cover him by playing normal doubles.
2- If the first putter makes his putt and the second misses, your team must take the score the second putter earns. There is no chance to “cover” your partner.


Order on a double birdie try:

The team may pick who putts first. The out person may putt second. If you have a tricky putt, and you want to go for a double birdie, it may be wise to putt from it first.

It sounds fun, but trying to explain the rules to new players and playing in the dark might be a little too challenging.

Schoen-hopper wrote:It sounds fun, but trying to explain the rules to new players and playing in the dark might be a little too challenging.

sounds like you`ve seen this before, Mike! So...do you call that you are going for a "double birdie" before you drive (like a blind-nil in spades)or after?

I also think this format would probably be better suited for shorter courses where both players are likely to have a decent shot at birdie. Herman Hill short pins and short tees would be a pretty good example. The funnest format I've played is switch doubles, which is also best on a short course.

I think the double birdie decision comes after both players drive. Just doesn't seem likely that players would go for a double birdie with the risk involved unless both drives were pretty darn close. It depends on the skill of the players. Pretty strategic sounding though; I would like to try it.

No Ron, you don't have to announce it before you drive, you can look at both discs before either partner putts. It's actually quite fun.