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Disc golf courses differ from traditional golf by relying on natural terrain rather than engineered landscapes. Unlike golf, which requires extensive reinforcement, irrigation, and chemical treatments, disc golf preserves soil biodiversity and minimizes environmental impact. While foot traffic can cause wear in high-use areas, mitigation strategies such as mulch, gravel, and strategic routing help maintain sustainability. Some elite courses require reinforcement, but most benefit from minimal interventions, preserving ecological integrity. Read more about Why Disc Golf Courses Don't Need Golf Course Armouring

Disc golf is one of the most environmentally friendly recreational activities, seamlessly integrating into natural landscapes with minimal disruption. Unlike traditional sports fields, disc golf courses are designed to work with the terrain rather than reshape it, preserving biodiversity while providing a low-impact outdoor experience.

This document explores the sport’s environmental footprint, highlighting its selective approach to forest thinning, the reuse of natural materials, and the role of disc golf fairways in promoting healthier ecosystems. It also addresses responsible construction practices that minimize disturbance to wildlife and maintain long-term sustainability.

By reducing soil compaction, limiting maintenance needs, and fostering resilience against extreme weather, disc golf courses offer a cost-effective way to protect and enhance green spaces. With a focus on conservation and land stewardship, disc golfers and course designers are ensuring that the sport continues to grow while preserving the natural beauty of the places we play!

Download a PDF copy today and distribute it to help promote the sport! Read more about The Nature of Disc Golf

Huntsville, Ontario – Fluent Disc Sport Inc. is proud to announce our achievement of Accreditation with the Better Business Bureau! Read more about Fluent Disc Sport Inc. earns BBB Accreditation

An unofficial list of the largest disc golf courses in Canada. It was compiled with help from the Canadian disc golf community and isn't yet an exhaustive list, but it's a starting point to show off the work of our dedicated course builders out there! Read more about The Largest Disc Golf Courses in Canada 2024

Disc golf has found its home in parks and green spaces of all different shapes and sizes, sometimes those spaces are dedicated to disc golf, and sometimes they're in busy parks. "Designers" don't/haven't always thought safety first when it's one of their favourite holes on the line, and that can lead to a variety of safety concerns once the course gets busy. There are lots of excuses for this, I've personally heard, reasons like: "the park wasn't originally... Read more about What's a "spray pattern" and how big should it be?

When you hear names like Frisbee Golf or even Frolf, you might not think that the sport is very serious, but the statistics may just blow your mind about how big this sport has gotten as of 2022, and where it's going! Read more about The growth of "Frisbee Golf"

  *NEW*: We've created a new home for our Disc Golf Glossary at the Disc Golf Discovery Zone, for the most up to date list of terminology and nicknames, head on over!   There are many different names for disc golf shots, hole shapes, equipment, achievements, etc. and some may vary by region or player preference. Here are some of the most common Disc Golf terms you'll hear tossed around... 2 Meter Rule: A rarely used rule that states if the disc comes to rest more th... Read more about Glossary of Disc Golf Terminology

One of the great and distinguishing things about Disc golf is that it requires a wide variety of throws, each with its own unique characteristics and applications to complete the average course. Here is a list of some of the most common disc golf throws and their intended uses: Backhand The backhand throw is the most common throw in disc golf. It is performed by holding the disc with your fingers on the underside and your thumb on the top, and pulling the disc across the front of you... Read more about The Many Throws of Disc Golf

There are a lot of people these days asking about insurance for Disc Golf. It could be a first time Tournament Director wondering, ‘Is my event is covered?’, or maybe a land owner wondering, ‘Is it okay for people to show up at my private property to play my personal course that I want to share with the community?, or a business wondering, ‘What are we liable for if we have a course built?’ There are also questions that aren't being asked, such as, ‘Am ... Read more about Disc Golf and Insurance Explained

The honest to goodness answer is, unless you are a private land owner who only wants to design something for you, your family and maybe some friends, the answer will always be "You shouldn't", and there are some very strong reasons for that.  I really hope I haven't lost you already because I'm still going to go over some of the work we do, and how you can build something fun, challenging and enjoyable for yourself further down the page!   You Shouldn'... Read more about How to Design a Disc Golf Course