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Disc Golf Course Developer Information Sheet
1. Disc Golf Courses may take on a 9-hole, 18-hole, or 24-hole configuration (i.e. usually the number of holes is divisible by 3).
2. The land required to install a disc golf course is generally 1 acre per hole (i.e. 15-20 acres for 18 holes).
3. Course design should include an equal number of straight fairways, doglegs to the left, and doglegs to the right. This will eliminate any design bias towards left-handed or right-handed throwers.
4. Targets can vary from trees, to posts, to high tech disc entrapment devices.
5. Pole Holes generally cost between $300 and $400.
6. Tee pads may be natural (i.e. grass and dirt), concrete or other advanced construction (i.e. running track ash, wooden planked for elevated tees, etc...).
7. Signs at the teepads help newcomers navigate the course, as well as determine throwing distances.
8. Newer models of pole holes have optional chain configurations (i.e. non-ringed trapper chains or ringed trapper chains), as well as an attachable solar-powered nightlight that sits on the top of the basket.
9. There are approximately 1000 disc golf courses in the USA and 200 abroad.
10. Disc Golf Courses can be found in state, regional, and local parks, private properties, and in diverse terrains and climates.
11. Disc Golf is a sport that can be played year-round and in any weather condition.
12. The Mach series of pole holes are available in galvanized steel (guaranteed for 20 years), or in a Silver zinc-dipped coating that results in the basket and top stantions being a "candy apple blue" color.
13. The PDGA has a formal program for the certification of disc golf course designers that entails gaining knowledge of the formal specifications for safety, environmental, and competitive issues.
14. Once a course is installed, developers may offset start-up and maintenance costs by selling discs and other disc golf accessories at the course.
15. By adding alternative teepads or pin placements to your already existing course, you will be significantly increasing the length, challenge, and fun of your course.
16. If you install two pole holes about 30-40 feet apart from each other (off the course!), you can create a disc horseshoe/practice area for your players to warm up.
17. The most successful courses I know of also have the strongest volunteer organizations behind them to manage course operations and maintenance.
18. With only two primary manufacturers of tournament quality disc golf targets, the pricing on these items is not very flexible.
The DSRC can provide the expertise and hardware to develop your course and make it a great success.
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