Conquer the Winter Blues with Indoor Putting Leagues
Cold hands, stiff discs, and a blanket of snow that can swallow up drives often leads disc golfers to pack away their plastic until spring. However, indoor putting leagues offer a fun and snow-free solution to keep disc golfing year-round. Gather your friends, set up a few baskets, and enjoy a few drinks while you putt the winter blues behind you.
Join the Charlotte Putting League at Lenny Boy Brewing
Did you know that some putting leagues attract as many as 70-80 players each week? Matt Cheney and Brandon Reed run the largest weekly indoor putting event in the world, the Charlotte Putting League. Last year’s season opener drew in nearly 100 participants. Achieving such impressive numbers took time and dedication, as the league has been running for 10 years. In that time, they have outgrown their venue and moved to new locations three times. As the event grew, they had to experiment with different league formats to accommodate the large crowds. They eventually settled on a random-draw doubles, cornhole-style format at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. in Charlotte, North Carolina. The league uses a bracketing system where teams from a given night play against other teams with a similar record. By the end of the event, the top eight teams compete against each other to determine the winners. This format allows every participant to putt all night while keeping the competition fierce. According to Matt Cheney, their format “takes the pressure off new players and creates an ultra-social event. You have the chance to meet all sorts of new people, from your partner to the teams you play against.”
Master Your Indoor Putting League
Looking to beat the pros at your local league nights? These tips will help you dominate your indoor putting league this winter and improve your game on the course when spring arrives.
Aim for a Specific Chain Link
Instead of aiming generally at the basket, choose a specific chain link to target. Even if you miss your link, you will likely hit enough chains for your putt to stick. For right-handed players, we recommend aiming for a link above center and just to the right of the pole. This is the sweet spot!
Maintain Focus and Follow Through
Many players know to pick a specific chain link, but as the disc leaves their hand, they often look down to watch it on its way to the basket. This split-second break in focus can cause missed putts. Keep your eyes locked on your link until the disc contacts the chains and follow through with your hand. Imagine shaking hands with your chain link as you follow through.
Accelerate Through the Putt
From the bottom of your arm swing to the top of your follow-through, make sure to accelerate through the putt. This will give your putt more power and increase your chances of making it into the basket.
With these tips, you’ll be sure to dominate your indoor putting league and improve your game overall. So don’t let the winter blues keep you from disc golfing – join an indoor putting league and keep playing all year long!
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