Top 10 Books About Disc Golf

1. Zen & the Art of Disc Golf by Patrick D. McCormick

A modern classic. This book blends disc golf with mindfulness, mental toughness, and personal development. It’s not about mechanics — it’s about mindset. A must-read for anyone who wants to find calm, clarity, and focus on the course and in life.

2. The Disc Golf Revolution by Jack Tupp

A mix of history, strategy, and cultural commentary. This book explains where disc golf came from, where it’s going, and why it matters. It's a great primer for newcomers or those who want to understand the bigger picture.

3. Building the Perfect Circle: The Disc Golf Putting Book by Mark Ellis

Focused entirely on the putting game, this book offers drills, routines, and mental strategies for improving inside the circle. Highly regarded by serious amateurs and local pros alike.

4. Throwing from the Inside Out by Patrick D. McCormick

The sequel to Zen & the Art, this book goes deeper into self-awareness, practice habits, and how internal growth reflects in your game. It’s philosophical, but practical — great for players who want to balance skill with soul.

5. Disc Golf Strategy & Tactics by Jason Johnson

This is a technical, analytical look at course management, shot selection, and how to build a scoring strategy. Less about form, more about decision-making. Valuable for intermediate and advanced players.

6. Disc Golf: All You Need to Know by Kevin Batdorf

One of the more complete beginner guides available. Covers rules, gear, throwing basics, etiquette, and how to play a full round. Written in a casual tone, making it great for newcomers and families.

7. The Inner Game of Disc Golf by Logan Weisberg

Heavily inspired by The Inner Game of Tennis, this book is all about focus, flow, and the mental side of competition. It’s a powerful read for players dealing with performance anxiety, slumps, or inconsistency.

8. Playing Through: A Disc Golf Memoir by Brian Allen

A reflective, story-driven look at how disc golf helped the author recover from addiction and personal loss. While it’s not an instruction manual, it shows the healing power of the sport in an authentic, moving way.

9. The Flight Guide: Understanding Disc Flight and Selection by Nate LeClaire

This technical book breaks down how discs fly, what stability really means, and how to build a bag based on physics, not guesswork. Useful for players who want to understand numbers, glide, and flight charts better.

10. Disc Golf Course Design: Theory & Practice by John Houck

Written by one of the sport’s most respected course designers, this book is a deep dive into how great courses are built. Covers philosophy, land use, player flow, and how to make a course fun and fair. A must-read for anyone designing courses or hosting tournaments.