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Holyn Handley following through on a backhand throw at the 2025 MVP Open
THE BLUE JAY WEEKLY FLIGHT · 8 min read

Week in Review: Winthrop delivers—and the Powerball Cup is next

Calvin Heimburg erased a four-stroke deficit, Holyn Handley won by one, championship-week plastic arrived and the richest finale in disc golf history is only four days away.

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THE BLUE JAY WEEKLY FLIGHT · 10 min read

The Blue Jay Weekly Flight: Winthrop is waiting

The ropes are tight, the bamboo wall is standing and two championship fields are headed to Rock Hill. Here is what matters before the 2026 USDGC and Throw Pink begin.

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Spectators gathered around the Maple Hill pro shop and tournament display during a disc golf event
THE BLUE JAY FLIGHT REPORT · 9 min read

The Blue Jay Flight Report: Maple Hill weathered the storm

The nor’easter changed the weekend, but it did not take the story out of Maple Hill. Here is what stood out—from two memorable wins and four last-chance qualifiers to the newly approved H13 Jaunt.

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ESSENTIAL READING

Start with how to play, learn what different plastics change, then choose beginner-friendly discs that fit your game.

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START HERE · 10 min

How to play disc golf

A complete first-round guide to scoring, throwing order, lies, putting, course rules, safety and finding a course near you.

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PLASTIC GUIDE · 15 min read

The Plastic Lab: how to choose disc golf plastic

Plastic names get confusing fast. This guide starts with what you can feel—grip, firmness, flex and wear—then maps those choices across the major brands.

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Disc golf basket beside a lake on a wooded course
BEGINNER GUIDE · 12 min read

The best beginner discs are the ones you can actually use

A first bag does not need maximum-speed drivers. It needs a handful of comfortable discs that fly differently, teach clean form and make the next shot easier.

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