General Info
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 one of a number of disc golf targets; the most
common is called a Pole Hole® 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. 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 for the enjoyment of people of all ages, male and
female, regardless of economic status.
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 one of a number of disc golf targets; the most
common is called a Pole Hole® 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. 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 for the enjoyment of people of all ages, male and
female, regardless of economic status.
Where Can I Buy Golf Discs?
In Latham,NY, you can find small selections of golf discs at Play
It Again Sports. Of course, there are many excellent online
stores as well. You can also meet up with experienced players
on the course, and ask where and what discs to buy online for
your game to improve.
It Again Sports. Of course, there are many excellent online
stores as well. You can also meet up with experienced players
on the course, and ask where and what discs to buy online for
your game to improve.
Where Can I Play Disc Golf?
Many city parks have golf courses already set up. Most are free to play as often as you like. Disc
golfers who do not have the benefit of a permanent disc golf facility in their area often "make up"
courses in nearby parks and green spaces.
One of the great features disc golf shares with traditional golf is that they are both played in
beautiful settings. A 9-hole disc golf course can be established on as little as five acres of land,
and a championship-caliber 18-hole course on 30 to 40 acres. Disc golf courses can coexist
with existing park facilities and activity areas. The ideal location combines wooded and open
terrains, and a variety of topographical change.
The need for more courses is constant, as the sport continues to grow in popularity. Over 2000
golf courses are currently in the U.S., with only 28 in the state of New York. The Capital District
of New York has very few courses in comparison to the rest of the country, but this course in
Joralemon Park is an excellent one. Other nearby courses include Morgan Wright's Hyzer Creek
in Saratoga County, with lots of ups and downs in beautiful woods along Hyzer Creek, and the
newly revised 9-hole Willow Park in Bennington, VT. We would be remiss if we failed to mention
Warwick Town Park as well, home to the Northeast's only World Class disc golf course, and of
course within a 3 hour drive of Albany, one can find several quality courses, such as
Borderland, Wickham, Maple Hill, Pyramids, FDR, Mt Kisco, Oxbow, Campgaw, Barre Falls, etc.
For more info in on disc golf general, see the Professional Disc Golf Association website.
See NEFA's site for course and tournament info in the area: http://www.nefa.com
golfers who do not have the benefit of a permanent disc golf facility in their area often "make up"
courses in nearby parks and green spaces.
One of the great features disc golf shares with traditional golf is that they are both played in
beautiful settings. A 9-hole disc golf course can be established on as little as five acres of land,
and a championship-caliber 18-hole course on 30 to 40 acres. Disc golf courses can coexist
with existing park facilities and activity areas. The ideal location combines wooded and open
terrains, and a variety of topographical change.
The need for more courses is constant, as the sport continues to grow in popularity. Over 2000
golf courses are currently in the U.S., with only 28 in the state of New York. The Capital District
of New York has very few courses in comparison to the rest of the country, but this course in
Joralemon Park is an excellent one. Other nearby courses include Morgan Wright's Hyzer Creek
in Saratoga County, with lots of ups and downs in beautiful woods along Hyzer Creek, and the
newly revised 9-hole Willow Park in Bennington, VT. We would be remiss if we failed to mention
Warwick Town Park as well, home to the Northeast's only World Class disc golf course, and of
course within a 3 hour drive of Albany, one can find several quality courses, such as
Borderland, Wickham, Maple Hill, Pyramids, FDR, Mt Kisco, Oxbow, Campgaw, Barre Falls, etc.
For more info in on disc golf general, see the Professional Disc Golf Association website.
See NEFA's site for course and tournament info in the area: http://www.nefa.com
Other Area News
JORALEMON PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
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August 22 and 23,2009
There will be an "A" tier
PDGA event in Norwalk,
Conn. Some of the top
players in the World are
scheduled to compete,
along with several J Park
regulars. Unfortunately , on
that same weekend the
New York State
Championships , PDGA "C"
tier event, will be held at
Jamesville and Oxbow Disc
Golf courses in central New
York. Some local players
will be competing there.
That is a good sign that the
growth of Disc Golf now
poses a dilemma as
players have to decide
where to play when 2 great
Tourneys are held on the
same weekend! Go to
contacts to obtain the
central NY website info.
There will be an "A" tier
PDGA event in Norwalk,
Conn. Some of the top
players in the World are
scheduled to compete,
along with several J Park
regulars. Unfortunately , on
that same weekend the
New York State
Championships , PDGA "C"
tier event, will be held at
Jamesville and Oxbow Disc
Golf courses in central New
York. Some local players
will be competing there.
That is a good sign that the
growth of Disc Golf now
poses a dilemma as
players have to decide
where to play when 2 great
Tourneys are held on the
same weekend! Go to
contacts to obtain the
central NY website info.