Wangaratta Disc Golf (v2.0)

HP Barr Reserve Disc Golf Park was installed in 2016. It is a 9 hole permanent course with 9 tee areas.

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 "traditional golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest 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 throw 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. There are a 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." It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status.

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is the governing body for the sport and sanctions competitive events for men and women of every skill level from novice to professional in 47 countries

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You can read more about the history of Disc Golf by clicking HERE.

For the rules of “recreational play” click HERE.

Scorecards and discs can be acquired from the leisure and sporting facility located next door to the course.

Other notable courses throughout Victoria include; Barwon Valley - Geelong, Ruffey Lake Park - Templestow, Blue Gum Reserve - Phillip Island, Mount Baw Baw, Licola village, and Dinner Plain.

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