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Urban frisbee golf: three simple words which, over the last decade, have risen to describe not only a modern and challenging sport, but an extremist, energetic subculture as well. In the modern era, the youth of America has become jaded by "extreme sports" which seem to require a bit too much money, effort and practice to be worth the effort. Therefore, some rebels, at an astonishing velocity, are discovering this revolutionary sport which combines skill, art and danger into one convenient and inexpensive package. Is it only the latest fad? Is it simply a media creation? Or is it possibly just one unique, outlandish group of anarchists that has managed, through personal efforts, to make a name for itself? In fact, none of the above are true. According to latest reports, individual sightings of the urban frisbee golf phenomenon have been cropping up all over the nation. In Chicago, residents complain of mysterious dent marks on their fenders. In Austin, Texas, residents have filed over three hundred reports in the year 2001 of trespassers scaling their fences to rescue stray frisbees. In the print media of Los Angeles rivalries between such competing crews as the Overunders and the Backhands have taken attention away from sanctioned sports such as baseball and college football. Urban frisbee golf is here, and it is showing no signs of leaving anytime soon. The basic premise of urban frisbee golf is a simple one: take a few friends, a frisbee each and a sense of adventure, and then hit the streets. Try to throw your frisbee from one manhole cover to the next in less tosses than your opponents. There are no penalties for denting parked cars or breaking windows. It's the most extreme of the extreme sports. When you are an urban frisbee golfer, it's just you, your trusty frisbee and the road. Your neighborhood becomes a battlefield and the neighbors are the enemy. You have to be quick on your feet and quick with the tongue to avoid nasty negotiations. It requires skill, attitude and courage. It's more than a game, it's a lifestyle. Urban Frisbeegolfer Magazine attempts to explore urban frisbeegolfing in its entirety, from the nuances of the sport itself to the culture, style and aesthetic that surrounds it. As an Ezine, Urban Frisbeegolfer is not just a static periodical, but an ever-growing and interactive community. Readers are encouraged not only to improve their own game by perusing the expertly written articles, but to correspond and share their own tips, suggestions and comments. We only hope that Urban Frisbeegolfer magazine can act as a supplement to the honorable game that is urban frisbee golf |