Disc golf took on traditional golf rules and had a bit of a head start on the other Frisbee disciplines, but the way specialized rules developed to adapt play for golf discs was not always easy. We hear from Hall of Famers Dan “Stork” Roddick PDGA #003 and Ted Smethers #1159 who guided the way as the heads of the International Frisbee Association and the PDGA, respectively.

More on the history of the PDGA Rules: https://www.pdga.com/rules/history

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