Disc Defender is a lost and found notification service for disc golfers. When your disc is returned to a participating business, we text you — so you can get it back fast.
Write your name and phone number on the inside rim of your disc using a permanent marker. This is standard disc golf practice and is required under PDGA Rule 813.01, which states all discs used in play must be uniquely marked.
By writing your phone number on your disc, you are indicating that you want to be contacted if your disc is ever found and returned.
Tip: Write clearly and legibly — a smudged number means no call!
When a participating business (a disc golf pro shop, course, or retailer) receives a returned disc, they scan or log it into the Disc Defender system.
Disc Defender staff calls the phone number written on your disc. During the call, we explain the service and ask for your explicit verbal consent to send you SMS notifications about your found disc.
"Hello, this is Disc Defender. We offer a lost and found notification service for disc golfers. As part of our service, we send automated text messages to notify you when your disc is found and returned to a participating business. Message frequency varies, and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time, and reply HELP for assistance. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are available on our website. Do you consent to receive these automated SMS notifications from Disc Defender?"
No spam. No marketing. Just a quick call to confirm you want the details by text.
Once you give verbal consent, you'll receive a confirmation text:
"You're now opted in for Disc Defender alerts! We'll text you when someone finds your discs. Reply STOP anytime to unsubscribe. Reply HELP for help."
Followed by the return details:
"Disc Defender: Your Discraft Anax disc was returned to Nexus South, 2866 W 47th Ave, KS 66103. Reply HELP for more information."
Head to the listed business to pick up your disc. Done!
Disc Defender uses a verbal consent process:
No SMS messages are sent until you have verbally agreed to receive them.
| Keyword | Action |
|---|---|
STOP, CANCEL, QUIT, UNSUBSCRIBE, END, STOPALL |
Opt out — no further messages |
HELP or INFO |
Get help information |
Message frequency varies. You will only receive messages when one of your discs is returned to a participating business.
Message and data rates may apply.
Your phone number is only used to notify you when your disc is found. We do not sell or share your number with third parties. View our full Privacy Policy.
Disc Defender partners with disc golf pro shops, courses, and retailers across the country. If you run a disc golf business and want to join the network, email richard@discdefender.com or request access via Create an account.