3 Places to Play Disc Golf Around Saratoga
by Eli King Conklin for Roohan Realty | September 30, 2019 | LinkedIn
Looking for a fun, affordable outdoor activity that to squeeze in as the days get shorter? You might want to try your hand at disc golf.
Similar to traditional golf, disc golf uses Frisbee-like discs instead of clubs and chain baskets on poles instead of holes. Courses are generally made up of 9 or 18 holes and the object of the game is to get the disc into each basket in the fewest number of throws.
Father of Disc Golf, “Steady” Ed Headrick. Photo: Discgolf.com
The sport was founded in the 1970s by Frisbee designer “Steady” Ed Headrick, who used to practice Frisbee by hitting random targets like trash cans and street signs. Seeing the potential for these outdoor “object courses” to become a legitimate sport, he and his son formed the first Disc Golf company, DGA (for Disc Golf Association) in 1976. The game is now played in 40 countries, with over 115,000 active members of the Professional Disc Golf Association worldwide (as of 2018).
Here’s where to play this fun golf alternative in our area….no tee times or pricey fees required! Need discs? Recommendations on where to get them below 🙂
Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | Peerless Pool
# holes:
9, each with two different tee boxes: white (par 27) and blue (par 28)
Terrain:
Beginner-friendly layout in mostly flat field setting
Hole info:
White tee holes range from 179 feet to 360 feet
Blue tee holes range from 236 feet to 462 feet
Cost:
$8 entry fee per car
Shenantaha Creek Park
376 Ballston Ave, East Line, NY 12020
# holes:
9, par 29
Terrain:
Mostly flat and lightly wooded
Hole info:
Holes range from 201 feet to 522 feet
Cost:
Free
Hyzer Park
7272 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove, NY, 12850
Hole #16 | Photo by: Qwikstreet, www.dgcoursereview.com
# holes:
18, par 63
Terrain:
Very hilly and moderately wooded; a bit challenging
Hole info:
Holes range from 162 feet to 711 feet
Cost:
$5 suggested donation but not mandatory
Discs
To get started, you’ll need three discs:
- putter
- mid-range
- driver
There’s lots of information online about the performance of different disc materials and weights. Here’s a helpful guide by DiscGolfNow.com to get you started.
If you’re looking for a good basic starter set, there’s a highly rated one by Innova that you can get for under $30 on Amazon:
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