The best disc golf course in California is found in Santa Cruz
Updated: 5:40 PM PDT May 4, 2026
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UDisc, the app for scorekeeping, tracking and finding disc golf courses, released its 2026 best disc golf courses in the world list. Topping the worldwide list are courses in Sweden and Norway, but when it comes to the best course in California, it can be found in Santa Cruz. DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course, which hosts the annual Masters Cup, was given the top honor. The course opened in 1984 and was designed by Tom Schot. “Known for tight fairways, frequent roll-aways, and its Top of the World hole, “DeLa” is a disc golf legend,” UDisc said in its ranking. “One of the hardest courses I’ve ever played but one of the most gorgeous courses I’ve ever played at,” said @cruzerdiscgolf. The course failed to make the 100 Best Disc Golf Courses list in 2026, but it had previously made the list every year from 2020 to 2025.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. —
UDisc, the app for scorekeeping, tracking and finding disc golf courses, released its 2026 best disc golf courses in the world list.
Topping the worldwide list are courses in Sweden and Norway, but when it comes to the best course in California, it can be found in Santa Cruz.
DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course, which hosts the annual Masters Cup, was given the top honor. The course opened in 1984 and was designed by Tom Schot.
“Known for tight fairways, frequent roll-aways, and its Top of the World hole, “DeLa” is a disc golf legend,” UDisc said in its ranking.
“One of the hardest courses I’ve ever played but one of the most gorgeous courses I’ve ever played at,” said @cruzerdiscgolf.
The course failed to make the 100 Best Disc Golf Courses list in 2026, but it had previously made the list every year from 2020 to 2025.