| 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 1970's, 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" land 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 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." Disc golf is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status.
St. Louis County Parks and Recreation has 4 Disc Golf Locations
JEFFERSON BARRACKS PARK
Situated on 25 acres of grassy hills beneath 200 year old hardwood trees, this course provides 18 DGA Mach III baskets w/ three tees per hole w/ tough pin placements The red tees are great for beginners ,the blue tees may be one of the hardest courses in the country. A double loop layout w/ front 9 & back 9 starting at Black hawk shelter.
Directions
South on I-270 to Telegraph Rd. North on Telegraph Rd. for approximately 2 ½ miles until Telegraph turns into Kingston. Continue north on Kingston to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway into the park. Course starts at Black Hawk shelter.
SIOUX PASSAGE PARK
30 acres of majestic rolling hills sport 18 DGA Mach III baskets w/ three
sets of tees & multiple pin placements. Long open shots w/ dense woods guarding the fairways , some pins are tucked in the woods. From the blue tees to the long pin placements the course is over 9000ft.This park has very plush grass everywhere a scenic beauty, don’t miss if in town.
Directions
I-270 to Lindbergh Blvd. Go north on Lindbergh to New Halls Ferry Rd. Turn left on New Halls Ferry to Vaile Ave. Go right on Vaile 3 ½ miles to Old Jamestown Rd. Turn left on Old Jamestown Rd. for 1 mile. The park entrance is on the right.
CREVE COEUR PARK
St. Louis’ second Disc Golf course is located on 40 scenic acres of park land across from Creve Coeur Lake. This course is very flat a great course for beginners or handicap people. Three sets of tee offs. The long course is very challenging.
Directions
I-270 to Dorsett Rd. West on Dorsett until it ends at Marine. Turn right on Marine following the winding road down the hill to the lake. The course is ½ mile down on the right across from the lake.
ENDICOTT PARK
This 18 hole course is another McCormack design. The three tee placements make this course enjoyable for the novice player to the most experienced pro. The 15 acres of rolling hills with large trees make this a beautiful course. Long open shots and tight wooded holes make this course a perfect training ground to develop your skills.
Directions
I-170 to St. Charles Rock Rd. Go west on St. Charles Rock Rd. and make the first right past the Quik Trip. Keep to the right winding behind Quik Trip until it turns into Endicott Rd. Go 1 mile and the park is on the right.
For more information visit The River City Flyers
The River City Flyers are dedicated to improving disc golf in the greater St. Louis area by promoting and running quality events, providing instructional classes and assisting the parks with maintenance and improvements.
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