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Rochester NY Disc Golf Info

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Disc Golf Coaching on YouTube

Here's a list of my favorite online coaches.
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Disc Golf Apps and Courses

These apps and sites are a must-have for disc golfers.
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Local Rochester Disc Golf Resources

These are the most frequently used local communication resources used for the Rochester NY disc golf scene
Disc Golf Rochester, the Greater Rochester Disc Golf Club logo

Disc Golf ROC, formerly the Greater Rochester Disc Golf Club

Please consider becoming a member! Disc Golf Rochester is a vibrant community of disc golf enthusiasts committed to enhancing and expanding the disc golf experience across the Greater Rochester, NY region. Membership fees contribute to sustaining our local courses and facilitating free programs aimed at boosting participation in disc golf within our community.

Disc Golf Rochester Facebook group

Disc Golf ROC Facebook Group Page

If you'd like to know more about the disc golf community and events in the Rochester NY area, this is the place to go. Disc Golf ROC communicates mainly on Facebook via its Facebook group page. It's free to join and it's where you will find the latest happenings for events, leagues, and more.

GRDG Marketplace AND Lost and Found

Disc Golf ROC Marketplace AND Lost and Found

A separate Disc Golf ROC Facebook group dedicated for all-things lost and found and buying-selling-trading disc golf items. If you lose or find disc golf equipment, this page is a good place to start.

Online Disc Golf Coaching

Here are my top disc golf coaching recommendations for learning all aspects of the game.

Overthrow Disc Golf

By far some of the best disc golf instruction you will ever find on YouTube or any platform. They have free content on YouTube as well as a paid Patreon membership providing even more instruction and personal form reviews too.

DG Spin Doctor

DG Spin Doctor

Jaani Länsiö is a disc golf player and coach with decades of experience in both playing and teaching. He gets to the point. He has a great perspective and reflection on other coaches' coaching styles as well. I highly recommend watching and supporting his channel.

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Power Disc Golf Academy

Power Disc Golf Academy has several top touring pros, both men and women, giving detailed coaching and instruction. There are dozens of coaching videos for every aspect of the game. This is a paid membership, but well worth it in my opinion, and it is highly reviewed.

Disc Golf Apps & Courses

These three apps/websites are a staple for disc golfers.
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Udisc

This is a must-have app on your smartphone or watch. Find courses near you, keep and record all of your scores, learn about local events and leagues, measure throws, and so much more. Just get it, trust me!

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DiscGolfScene.com

The Disc Golf Scene is a website with a range of features including detailed listings for tournaments, leagues, clubs, and courses. Users can create profiles, track scores, and participate in discussions. It works hand-in-hand with Udisc.

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Professional Disc Golf Association

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is the governing body for the sport of disc golf, providing rules, player ratings, and organizing major events and championships worldwide. The website offers resources on membership, event schedules, course directories, and the latest news and updates in the disc golf community. I HIGHLY recommend becoming an annual member to get your rating tracked in tournaments.

Disc Golf Lessons and Coaching

Where Should You Start?

Let’s Find Out.

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Do you fit into one or more of these categories?

  • You’ve never played disc golf before, or you’ve played a little and would love to get lessons to speed up your learning curve and avoid injuries.
  • Your farthest throws are less than 250 feet.
  • Many throws don’t go where you aim, or they fly too high before diving left or right.
  • You’re unsure how the discs differ and what the flight numbers and molds mean.
  • The grip on the disc feels strange, or you’re unsure if it’s correct.
  • You are experiencing pain or discomfort when throwing. Proper form can avoid this!
  • You want to learn the rules of play on the course.
  • You struggle with putting and miss most of the time, even from 10 feet away.
  • You’d like to learn more about the PDGA, the rating system, membership benefits, leagues, tournaments, and the Greater Rochester Disc Golf Club in general.

Suggested Coach:  John Kelly

Do you fit into one or more of these categories?

  • You’ve played several scoring rounds but want to get more consistent.
  • You want to improve your distance.
  • You want to learn backhand or forehand throws.
  • You want video analysis of your form.
  • You feel stuck at one distance with any disc.
  • You are PDGA-rated, or believe equivalent to, a rating under 850.
  • You miss most putts between 15 to 33 feet.
  • You 3-putt a few times per round.
  • Your approach shots from 100 feet-in rarely get close to the basket.
  • Your throws lack distance or direction.
  • Your longest drives are about 280-330 feet or so.
  • You have questions about disc selection and discs that fit your form.
  • You’re not sure if you should try a league or tournament.

Suggested Coach:  John Kelly or Tyler Tiede

Do you fit into one or more of these categories?

  • You’re feeling stuck and not seeing improvement in your game.
  • Your PDGA rating, or play-equivalency, is somewhere around 850-880.
  • You play leagues and/or tournaments, or you would like to once you have more confidence.
  • You miss about half or more of your putts between 25 to 33 feet.
  • Your approach shots from 150 feet-in rarely get within Circle One.
  • Your longest drives are about 300-350 feet or so.
  • You’re interested in using Tech Disc, or you have one and want to learn more about it.
  • You want video analysis of your form.

Suggested Coach:  John Kelly or Tyler Tiede

Do you fit into one or more of these categories?

  • Your PDGA rating is over 900, or you feel you play at that level.
  • You’re feeling stuck and not seeing improvement in your game.
  • You want to improve your forehand distance.
  • You feel your game lacks a strong mental strategy for control under pressure, holding you back in rated rounds, and you would like a coached round to learn where to improve.
  • You miss 50% of your putts between 25 to 33 feet and would like to build a more solid stroke and routine.
  • You want to get better at C2 putting.
  • Your approach shots are limited to a backhand or a forehand, or you can do both, but you’re having difficulty getting closer to the bullseye more often.
  • Your longest golf line drives average about 350-400 feet or so.
  • You’re interested in using Tech Disc, or you have one and want to learn more about it.
  • You study form and understand most of the base mechanics needed but find issues with your own and can’t entirely fix them.
  • You want video analysis of your form.

Suggested Coach: Tyler Tiede

Do you fit into one or more of these categories?

  • Your PDGA rating is around 950, or you feel you play at that level.
  • You can typically throw hard or slow with control of any disc.
  • You’re feeling stuck and not seeing improvement in your game.
  • You want more forehand distance.
  • You feel your game lacks mental and emotional control under pressure, holding you back in rated rounds.
  • You want to get better at C2 putting.
  • You want to improve your control of lines within 300 feet to get closer to the bullseye more often.
  • Your controlled golf line drives are about 425+ feet but want to find more distance.
  • You’re interested in using Tech Disc, or you have one and want to learn more about it.
  • You want video analysis of your form.

Suggested Coach: Tyler Tiede

Meet The Coaches

Tyler Tiede (PDGA #178379)

Hour Blocks Starting at $50

I’m Tyler Tiede, a Rochester, NY-based professional disc golfer, YouTuber, and coach. I’ve spent the past 5 years perfecting my form, my game, and my mental approach to become the best player and reach my highest potential. In just the past 2 years, I went from a 919 to a 976 rating, collected 4 local wins, and my game continues to grow to new heights. I know what it takes to work at your form and your game to get it to where it needs to be, so you can rest assured I can help you achieve your goals. 

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned player trying to fix minor issues in your game, I can help you improve using methods I myself have used to become the player I am now. If you have any questions, check out my YouTube channel and see for yourself, or ask the many community members who I have helped improve their game, including John Kelly!

I love the sport of disc golf. I play nearly every day, and I love helping others improve and passing what I’ve learned to others in the community.

Book a lesson with me today to start your journey to reaching new heights.

I can help with anything you need whether its backhand form, forehand form, putting, mental game, course management, disc selection… you name it.

I currently live in West Henrietta and do my lessons at Lookup Park or Martin Rd. Park (other locations may be requested depending on how busy I am with other clients).

Typically, I book 1 hour blocks at a rate of $50/hr. Feel free to book consecutive blocks if you want a longer, more in-depth lesson.

Click “Book Now,” and you will be taken to my website to reserve your spot.

Review from a local player:

“I got a lesson from Tyler last Fall to help me figure out how to get more distance. Right away, he pointed out three things. As the lesson progressed the couple times I was able to put everything together and throw correctly it actually felt different and obviously went further. But the other big takeaway for me was after our lesson, suddenly, the YouTube videos about form, gaining distance, etc, that I watch every night make total sense now. So, it was money well spent, and of course, after 9 years of bad form, nothing changes overnight, but now I have the knowledge to work on getting better. I wish I had done this years ago. Do it. It’s totally worth it.

~ Joe T.”

John Kelly (PDGA #234003)

John Kelly, disc golfer sponsored by Backbone on the ARGOS team

Your First Lesson Is Free!

I do not charge anything for the first lesson. The lesson typically takes about an hour or so. I do this for the love of the game and helping people, and I believe in growing the sport, not my wallet. This community helped me get started without question so this is my way to pay it forward.

I will happily accept donations, but it’s not for me. I donate 100% of your money, even fees after the first hour, directly to the Greater Rochester Disc Golf organization to help maintain our area courses; the same courses I and most players enjoy for free.

I have a long teaching background, and I love coaching disc golf. As I continue to improve my own throwing form for tournament play, I’m always thinking and learning about how to coach newer players in a way that shortens their learning curve and prevents injury. It’s very easy to injure yourself—often seriously—while trying to throw a disc as hard as you can.

No, I’m not a pro player (yet), and I’m not pretending to be one.  I’m proud to say I’m sponsored in 2025 and playing for the Hellhounds ARGOS Amateur Team, sponsored by Backbone-USA, a Backbone Disc Golf LLC Company.  

I’m an intermediate player currently rated at 876 with the PDGA, and I’m an active league and sanctioned tournament player with a handful of top podium finishes including a C-Tier 1st place finish in MA40.  I’m an avid student of throwing form mechanics, and I know it exceptionally well. 

I do have a Tech Disc, and I fully understand its uses and limitations. It’s a great tool and very useful in some sessions.

Contact me, even if you want to talk first about your goals.

Review from a local player:

“I just want to say that as a new person to the sport, this community is awesome. I posted recently asking for some tips and the warm welcome, tips, offers to play rounds, etc. is amazing and has me so excited to be walking into this sport and community. To the people who offered to play some rounds, my schedule sucks but we’ll make it happen!

I also want to say a huge thank you to John Kelly for the lesson today. I feel exponentially better prepared for my next round and already feel a massive improvement in my backhand throwing. I have a ton more to learn, but this lesson was a huge leap forward and I am excited to keep playing, learning, and improving. John’s a wonderful teacher and I just want to recommend him to everyone.

~ George Catallo”

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