The regulations discussed here are based on rules set by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) that went into effect on January 1, 2023.
Most rules discussed here relate to the regulations under 804.01 in the Official Rules of Disc Golf, which you can find a fully searchable version of in the More tab of the UDisc app.
We want to extend a huge "Thank You" to Todd Lion, the PDGA's Event Support and Training Manager, for reviewing this post prior to publication. Lion helped create the most recent version of the Official Rules of Disc Golf.
This is just one post in our series seeking to help players better understand disc golf rules. If you're interested, check out others on out of bounds, foot faults/legal stances, relief, and the two-meter rule once you've mastered everything below.