Looking for an affordable, low-impact way to exercise outdoors this fall? Give disc golf a try. It’s a sport anyone can pick up, plus it’s a great way to stay social.
The basics
Disc golf is played outdoors on a disc golf course. Just like traditional golf, these courses have either nine or 18 holes. Each hole is either a par three, four or five. Every throw is considered a “stroke.” The hole ends when your disc makes it in the disc basket.
It should be noted that disc golf discs are not Frisbees. These are weighted discs that are smaller and heavier than a Frisbee. You only need three disks to play: a driver, putter and mid-range disc.
Give it a try
Minnesota has one of the largest populations of disc golf courses in the country. You can easily find a course with a quick search, and many courses can be found at the Professional Disc Golf Association’s website, using their search function: pdga.com/course-directory.
Don’t worry if you’ve never played before. This outdoor activity doesn’t need special shoes or clothes, and it isn’t a major expense. In fact, there are many courses that are free to the public. Disc rental is common, but not guaranteed, so call the course ahead of time to make sure you can rent discs if you don’t have your own.
While you can play disc golf individually, it’s a healthy way to socialize and stay active at the same time.