DGV PLAYER SURVEY RESULTS
2025
This survey was conducted between March 13-16, 2025. It was posted to:
Disc Golf Valley Players Page on FB
DGV Tips Page on FB
Global Disc Golf Discord Server
r/DiscGolfValley on Reddit
614 players completed the survey
When did you start playing DGV?
What is your age group?
What device do you primarily play on?
What DGV community groups do you participate in?
What game modes do you play most?
Rate each change/addition option on a scale from "Highest Priority" to "Lowest Priority"
Event Ratings
Free Text Answers
What other ideas or feedback do you have about game modes?
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Improved Play with Friends mode
- Add follow flights
- Make it more similar to multiplayer experienceMultiplayer improvements
- Add more divisions
- Improve the ELO/rating system
- Add unranked multiplayer option
- Better matching of players with similar skill levels
- Add chat feature or emojis for communicationNew game modes
- Doubles/team play
- Closest to the pin (CTP) competitions
- Skins matches
- One-disc challenges
- Safari mode (mixing holes from different courses)Practice mode enhancements
- Ability to manually set wind direction and speed
- Better putting practice with adjustable distances
- Option to re-throw even after making a basket
- Improved driving range with terrain optionsPro Tour improvements
- Better rewards for winning
- Display player ratings
- More meaningful leaderboards
- Ability to view layout beforehandMore courses
- Add more real-world courses
- More Challenge the Valley courses
- Alternative tee pads and pin locations for existing coursesSocial features
- Add friends list
- Ability to join multiplayer with friends
- Trade discs with other players
- Create clans/teamsDisc management
- Better inventory management
- More bag slotsEvent improvements
- More unique events with different formats
- Better rewards/incentives for events
- Tiered prizes so more players can winTechnical improvements
- Fix glitches (especially OB and chain interactions)
- Show scorecard at any time during rounds
- Save mid-round progress
What one fantasy course idea would you like to see in the game?
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Based on the list of fantasy course ideas, these are the most common suggestions:
Space/Moon/Planets - By far the most frequently mentioned theme, with people suggesting courses in outer space, on the moon, or different planets with altered gravity physics.
Urban/City - Many people want urban disc golf courses through cities, warehouses, skyscrapers, with rooftop-to-rooftop throws and shots through buildings.
Indoor Courses - Numerous suggestions for courses inside buildings, warehouses, malls, stadiums, and other indoor environments.
Sky/Clouds - Playing on floating islands, clouds, or in the sky was another popular theme.
Water-themed - Underwater/Atlantis courses, island courses, and water hazard-heavy designs were common.
Fantasy/Mythological - Courses based on Lord of the Rings, Greek mythology, and other fantasy settings.
Western/Ghost Town - Abandoned western towns or ghost towns appeared several times.
Miniature Player - Courses where the player is tiny in a giant environment (like "Honey I Shrunk the Kids").
Amusement Park/Mini-golf - Courses with mini-golf style obstacles, moving parts, and trick shot opportunities.
Post-apocalyptic/Abandoned - Dystopian settings, abandoned cities, or post-apocalyptic themes.
The space/moon theme was overwhelmingly the most requested, with people specifically mentioning the appeal of altered gravity physics for disc flight.
What one real world course from the DGPT would you like to see in the game?
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Based on the list provided, I've analyzed the most frequently requested disc golf courses. Here are the top 10 most requested courses from the data:
Northwood Black
Idlewild
Winthrop Gold/USDGC (combined mentions of "Winthrop", "Winthrop Gold", and "USDGC")
Krokhol
Toboggan/DGLO (combined mentions of "Toboggan", "Kensington Toboggan", and "DGLO")
Milo McIver
Waco/Brazos East (combined mentions of "Waco", "The Beast at Waco", "Brazos East", etc.)
Olympus
Tampere Disc Golf Center/The Monster (combined mentions referring to the Tampere course)
DeLaveaga (various spellings including "De la vega", "DeLa", etc.)
Other courses that received notable mentions but didn't make the top 10 include Eagle's Crossing, The Preserve, Smugglers Notch courses (Brewster Ridge and Fox Run), and various European courses like Ale and Konopiste.
What do you like most about your favorite events?
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Competition and Community
- Many players enjoy competing against others and seeing how they stack up against top players
- The community aspect is frequently mentioned, especially for team events like Valleague and Bogey League
- Players appreciate making new friends and connections through these eventsRewards and Unique Discs
- Custom stamped discs are highly valued rewards
- Players appreciate getting unique/exclusive discs for participating
- Many comments mention enjoying events that offer rewards not just for winners but for various participation levelsMulti-Week/Long-Term Events
- Events that span multiple weeks (like Valleague, Worlds, Global League) are frequently praised
- Players like that one bad round doesn't ruin their chances in longer events
- The continuity and progressive nature of these events is appreciatedTeam Aspects
- Valleague and Bogey League are specifically praised for their team elements
- Players enjoy collaborating, sharing strategies, and working together
- The camaraderie of team events is mentioned numerous timesCourse Variety and Layouts
- Creative and varied hole selections/layouts are appreciated
- Players enjoy experiencing different layouts and challengesAccessibility
- Players prefer events that don't require external steps (like watching videos for codes)
- Events that appear directly in-game are more convenient
- Some mention wanting tiered events that give less skilled players a chance to competeStructure and Format
- Different event formats keep the game fresh
- Some players specifically enjoy events where they can use their own bag
- Others appreciate the challenge of fixed/special bags
Let's Hear it! Top suggestions from the free text field at the end of the survey.
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More Courses – Players frequently request additional courses, both real-world and fantasy.
Expanded Bag Slots – Many users want to carry more discs, similar to real-life disc golf.
Better Multiplayer Features – Suggestions include more than four players per match, a waiting room to fill up larger games, and improved matchmaking.
Disc Trading/Selling – A significant number of players want a way to trade or sell discs, with some mentioning the need for regulation to prevent abuse.
Wind and Environmental Settings in Practice Mode – Players want to be able to control wind and other environmental factors in practice mode.
Replay and Stats Features – Requests include the ability to review past rounds, see scorecards after a match, and track more player statistics.
New Throwing Mechanics – Many users ask for overhand throws like tomahawks and thumbers.
Multiplayer Chat and Social Features – Players want ways to communicate, add friends, and engage with other users.
Customization Options – Requests for changing disc colors, disc stamps, and even personalizing attributes.
Better Collection Management – Users want easier ways to sort, filter, and manage their disc collections.