Course Q&A

In principle, disc golf is not dangerous. The risk of injury is no higher than on a hike or walk.

In principle, of course, this risk exists, but if the system is used properly, it is no greater than the risk of being hit by a falling branch while walking in the woods.

Hazards are already reduced to a minimum when designing the course. In addition, the first rule of disc golf is to be considerate of people and nature. This is also pointed out on course signs that are installed on the course. Before throwing, every player must ensure that the course is clear. Experience shows that this works well in practice.

The disc golf baskets are made entirely of steel. The individual parts are sturdily welded together. An adult can easily stand on the chain ring or in the basket without these parts bending. The baskets are therefore very robust. If parts do get damaged, they can be replaced individually.

To determine the number of square meters, it is important to consider three things:

1. the terrain can be overgrown, hilly and have lakes or buildings.
2. it does not have to be contiguous terrain - paths or streams can cross each other.
3. the site can also be used for other purposes - e.g. parks or even agriculture.

For a mini-course with three baskets, for example, you can plan for an area of approx. 7,000 m2 . This corresponds to the area of an average football pitch. This is based on an average length of approx. 75 m per fairway. Longer holes up to 150 meters will be interesting. However, this will be adapted to the terrain characteristics during planning!

If we do the math now:
6 holes courses = approx. 15,000 m2;
9 holes courses = approx. 20,000 m2;
12 holes courses = approx. 30,000 m2;
18 holes courses = approx. 60,000 m2;

There are no limits to your imagination when it comes to planning - you will see that every conceivable terrain shape is included. And the most important thing is that there is no need to interfere with nature! The courses are therefore adapted to the structure of the terrain.

Depending on the nature of the course, groups of 4-5 people per course are possible - that makes 72 to 90 players who can play at the same time. Such a round will then take about three hours. However, this is really only an option when organizing a tournament. In normal recreational play, players tend to play one after the other and in groups of 3-4 people.

The actual installation of the hardware is completed in just a few days. Completion of the entire system - from the first inspection to the opening - can ideally take place within approx. 3 months.

Once the system has been completed, it can be used for several years without any problems. Light landscape maintenance in the form of lawn mowing is necessary from time to time. However, this should never be confused with the maintenance of a ball golf course. Only when the grass is more than ankle-high is the lawnmower due, and then only on the actual fairways. After all, searching for the discs is part of disc golf.

The actual operation of a disc golf course is much cheaper to maintain than you might imagine. A skate park or a playground are much more expensive to purchase and maintain. The advantage of disc golf, however, is that anyone - regardless of age - can use the facility. The game with the "disc" has fascinated young and old for many years!