Disc golf has been gaining popularity over the years, but did you know it actually dates back to the early 1960s? That’s according to Wikipedia who also states while the exact origins are up for debate, different versions of the game were being played as early as 1964 in places like Houston, TX, Augusta, GA, and Santa Barbara, CA.
For those unfamiliar, disc golf is exactly what it sounds like—a mix of frisbee and golf. Instead of smacking a tiny ball into a hole, players toss a disc (similar to a frisbee) into a metal basket or target. The goal? Complete the course in the fewest throws possible. Like traditional golf, disc golf requires precision, strategy, and a bit of luck as players navigate trees, bushes, and tricky terrain.
Maine has become a hotbed for the sport, boasting over 80 disc golf courses statewide. Of course, locations and hours change so it’s always good to check their website or call ahead to make sure that your go-to course is open.
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According to UDisc, Sabattus Disc Golf in Sabattus is ranked as the best course in Maine, and #69 in the US. Other top-rated spots include Bittersweet Ridge Disc Golf in North Yarmouth, Pleasant Hill Disc Golf in Scarborough, and Pineland Farms in New Gloucester.
With the top-ranked courses clustered in Southern Maine, don’t worry if you’re further north—Maine has 81 disc golf locations and 93 courses in total. Tis the season so grab your discs and get out there. Spring might be unpredictable, but at least we can count on a good round of disc golf.
For a list of all disc gold courses in Maine, Disc Golf Scene has them here.
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