Disc golf participation is surging, just as ball golf is losing membership. Of course, disc golf won't be taking over the mountain from ball golf any time soon, but it's encouraging the more people are learning about and participating in the sport. No doubt that the new emphasis on "green" living has a great deal to do with this transition.

Treehugger points out that disc golf is much more economical, less time consuming and has much (MUCH!) less of an impact on our environment than ball golf. Disc golfers all surely know this, but it's great to see it in print for those who are unfamiliar with the sport.

In the "comments" section, one reader even points out that the baskets and tee pads (and even defined courses) aren't needed to enjoy a round. Many of us started off playing in open fields throwing at trash cans, trees and street signs with friends.

Disc golf may very well be the ultimate eco-friendly sport in that it doesn't require much maintenance and provides the opportunity for "building dwellers" to get out and reclaim their harmonious balance with nature that toiling inside a box of brick and mortar can steal from you.