What Is Disc Golf?

Disc golf is a growing outdoor sport that combines the simplicity of throwing a flying disc with the structure of traditional golf. Instead of clubs and balls, players use specialized discs to reach a metal basket in as few throws as possible.

Courses are typically found in public parks, wooded areas, or open land and are often free to play. Each hole begins at a tee area and ends when the disc lands inside the basket.

What makes disc golf unique is its accessibility. Anyone can play regardless of age or athletic ability, and improvement comes quickly with practice.

A typical round takes 1–2 hours and offers a mix of fun, strategy, and skill development.