Greg Flowers said he almost can’t remember when he started playing disc golf, and Scott Wheeler said he’s been “playing a real long time.”

But however they started, the two disc golfers are currently preparing to head to Toccoa on Saturday for the two-day Georgia State Disc Golf Championship.

“It’s just very challenging and very economical,” said Wheeler. “It’s a sport that knows no socioeconomic background. If you have a disc, you can play.”

Wheeler, who also plays traditional golf or “ball golf” as he calls it, said disc golf is just as challenging as regular golf but takes less time.

“There’s a huge learning curve meaning that you can start out knowing absolutely nothing and get pretty good in a short amount of time,” Flowers said. “It does take longer to get really good, though.”

Last year Wheeler won in his division, and Flowers finished near the top of the scoreboard, too. Both disc golfers have been preparing for the event.

“I’m thinking now that I’ve got to go back and work on my balance, but that’s something I think I can remedy between now and the tournament,” said Flowers.

“Hopefully we’ll both ride home winners,” said Wheeler.

Wheeler and Flowers agree that the sport provides a unique challenge and interesting experience.

“It can be as challenging as you want it to be or as leisurely as you want it to be,” said Wheeler.

“It’s a good challenge and very low cost,” said Flowers. “It’s also a great way to get exercise and meet people.”

Both disc golfers encouraged people thinking about playing disc golf to try it.

Flowers advised coming to the doubles group that meets on Monday nights at 6 p.m. at Berry College’s main campus course.

Check out the course locater at www.pdga.com for information about a disc golf course near you.