What is Disc Golf?
Disc Golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee. The sport was formalized in the 1970s, and shares with "ball golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws).
A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the "hole." The hole can be 1 of a number disc golf targets. The most common hole is called a Pole Hole, which is an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the "putt" lands in the basket and the hole is completed.
Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are a few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you probably won't need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad tee time. It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status.
Learn How to Play
For more information about disc golf at NAD Park, please contact Parks and Recreation Department at 360-473-5305. You may also learn more about disc golf at the
West Sound Disc Golf Association or
Professional Disc Golf Association website.
Testimonies
"With the beautiful scenery and diverse terrain, this is easily one of the best courses in the Puget Sound area."
- The Lung
"NAD Park is a shinning star course for the State of Washington."
- A. Grey
"I have played most of the courses in the Pacific NW and I have to say that NAD is the most challenging and fun course that I have ever played."
- Cookin4u97