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extending from the top of the pole to the basket area. When you are close to the disc catcher, throw your Frisbee toward the chains. When the disc hits the chains, it generally slides down the chains and lands into the basket. Occasionally, rather than a disc catcher, you will find large tonal poles that mark the completion of a shot; these make a loud noise when your disc strikes the pole. Tee pads The tee pad is where a player begins the hole and is for you to stand on when making your throws. Similar to a tee -box in traditional golf, the tee pad for disc golf often has a sign near the tee pad to give you the par for the next shot, the distance to the upcoming basket and any hazards or dangers such as thick patches of brush or bodies of water you should try and avoid. A solid base is a must for any successful course, and where early courses had plain dirt pads, modern courses use concrete, or more cost effective materials such as mulch, decomposed granite, or other natural materials. In recent years recycled rubber mats have been developed and are starting to catch on. While many alternatives have been created, concrete is the standard. Frisbee or Disc The Frisbee or disc is one of the most important pieces of equipment, as you cannot play the game without one. The discs are heavier and smaller than the a standard lightweight plastic disc you might use at the beach. The added weight and longer lip edge makes the Frisbee fly easier and go farther. Additionally, there are different types of discs depending on the shot you are trying to make. Use a putter disc for a straight shot, a mid -range disc for medium range throws and a driver disc for a long - distance throw. The putter tends to fly straight more easily than a driver. Signage Signage is critical to any good course. Knowing distances, par count, out -of- bounds, and layout for each hole will give a player the information they need to make a great shot. Many courses have a main layout sign at the beginning of the course to show details of the course as a whole, as well as any needed information about the course. Hole signs give specific details about the hole the player is on, such as mandatory paths, out -of- bounds, and length. Not only are hole information signs critical, but way- finding signs and informational signs can make a good course great, and the absence of these can make a good course bad. Topography What makes Disc Golf unique is the utilization of natural elements, using trees and shrubs as obstacles and elevation changes to make the course challenging. Keeping the raw and environmentally conscience elements gives each course its own personality and strategy. Safety Safety is one of the most important design elements on a course because most courses are in public parks many non - players use the same spaces that the course inhabits. So when planning a course watching for all possible points of interaction with non - players is key to a great course.