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Why Disc Golf?

Disc Golf

The idea of disc golf is similar with the idea of golf. Instead of clubs and balls like in regular golf, the playing equipment of disc golf features a wide variety of plastic frisbees that come in many different shapes and weights. Disc golf target corresponds golf’s hole. The winner of a round of disc golf is the one who completed the course with the smallest amount of throws.

One significant reason for the rapid growth of disc golf is the fact that it is inexpensive. You can begin playing it with just a couple of discs. Most of the courses are free for everyone to play and they are located at public parks and sporting areas.

Disc Golf Courses

Disc golf courses are good for the city, municipality or a private party and can be set up in almost any place. Disc golf will provide experiences for people of all ages irrespective of gender. Disc golf courses can be set up in parks, recreation areas and Sports areas, even a forest can host a Disc Golf course. At its best, a disc golf course is established in a well-groomed park where there is sufficient space for holes, which vary from 50 to 200 meters.

Case study: Finland

The sport of disc golf is growing rapidly all over Europe, especially in Finland. Read more about Disc Golf´s success in Finland and the reasons behind it.

10 Reasons to Acquire a DiscGolfPark

  • 1. Disc golf courses are inexpensive to acquire and build; a 9-hole disc golf course costs just a few thousand euros.
  • 2. A disc golf course can be established practically anywhere.
  • 3. Disc golf is suitable for all ages and both sexes.
  • 4. A disc golf course gathers active club members, who are glad to maintain and develop the area voluntarily.
  • 5. Disc golf is an inexpensive hobby – it only takes about 20-30 euros to get you started.
  • 6. Areas that have suffered from vandalism, tend to get safer through establishing a disc golf course in the area thanks to increased traffic.
  • 7. A 9-hole disc golf course has a capacity of almost 50 players, whereas 18-hole course has a capacity of almost 100 players.
  • 8. A good and challenging disc golf course gathers players from surrounding municipalities and cities.
  • 9. A well-designed and maintained pay-to-play disc golf course in the right location will pay itself back in just a few years – sometimes even in months!
  • 10. Disc golf can be a lifetime hobby!