When people ask me what I like to do in my free time, I often tell them I play PokémonGO, fish, and I enjoy playing disc golf. You talk about a conversation starter! The one that gets them almost every time is Disc Golf. I get a lot of “You mean frisbee golf?” and “What’s that?” So, for those of you who may be wondering, disc golf is golf with discs.
The question often comes up about how to play. And my response is usually, “It’s golf, just with discs.” They’re not the old-school frisbees as many people think. Players generally start with a simple starter pack of a driver, a mid-range, and a putter. However, just like “ball golf” or “stick golf” (as disc golfers call golf), players accumulate discs over time to hone their game.
Players start each hole at a tee pad. Usually, the pads are long enough to get a bit of a run-up and throw their disc as far as they can or want. Then they make their way down the fairway to throw their second shot. The object of the game is to get the disc in the basket in the fewest shots/throws much like a golfer tries to put the ball in the cup. Most disc golf courses are 18 holes long, but several are 21 holes. The game is the same with “Par” being the ideal score for the hole. Players can score bogeys, double bogeys, birdies, and eagles. But the ultimate adrenaline rush is hitting an “ace”. The sacred “hole-in-one”.
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Is Disc Golf for Kids Too?
Yes, lots of kids play and it can have many wonderful benefits!
One of the primary benefits of disc golf for children is exercise. Playing disc golf involves walking, running, and throwing, which helps children stay active and healthy. Regular exercise is essential for children's physical development.
Another benefit of disc golf is the improvement of coordination. Throwing a disc requires hand-eye coordination, balance, and body control. As children play, they develop their motor skills, which can help them in other sports and activities.
Disc golf can also have a positive impact on children's mental health. Outdoor activities provide a break from screens and technology, allowing children to connect with nature and enjoy the fresh air. Playing disc golf with friends and family can also help children develop social skills, boost their self-esteem, and reduce stress and anxiety.
Here are a few local disc golf courses:
Chennault Park (Monroe)
Blue Course (advanced)
Green Course (advanced)
Historic Bucket Course (beginner-old features)
Lazarre Park (West Monroe)
High Water/Original combined course (advanced)
(2 courses have been damaged by tornadoes, so players are working to combine them to make one new course).
Hideaway Park (Ruston)
Hideaway Park (beginner-advanced) is a basket course that is easy enough to learn but challenging enough to play on and is located on the La Tech Campus.
Lake D’arbonne State Park
D’Arbonne Course (advanced)
Lake Claiborne State Park
Whitetail Course (advanced)
Dogwood course (advanced)
