Disc Golf at Americus KOA Brickyard Plantation Golf Club

Debra Sykes, Manager of the  Brickyard Plantation Golf Club, recently added 18 holes of Disc Golf  to the 18 hole golf course that was established in 1979.  Disc Golf is a great way to get exercise and have some fun.  Kevin and I started a couple of weeks ago and try to play a couple times a was week, in between the rain that seems to never go away.

 After watching several videos on YouTube, we set out on our first try.  Needless to say, we didn’t do so well, 6 shots on par 3 holes.  But every time we go out it is a definite improvement.

Generally you play with three discs, a range driver, mid range, and a putter.   Some of the throwers we see here have a wide range of each disc that they use depending upon conditions.  We stick to just 3 that Debra has been kind enough to lend us.  You would think that you would throw them like a frisbee, (there is a big difference between a golf disc and a frisbee) but there is a definite learning curve (check out some YouTube videos).  Kevin and I have a long way to master the art of throwing.  As you improve with the game, there are many different disc manufacturers with different weight and textured disc.

I have checked out courses near Twin Mountain KOA, there is one at Brenton Woods Disc Golf and Loon Mountain you take the Gondola to the top and play your way down the mountain.

Disc Golf can be an inexpensive way for fun and exercise.  A starter kit runs about $20 (3 discs included) and there are a lot of free courses out there (Easterlin County Park is one in South Florida). Debra charges a $5 fee for all day play,  this is comparable to private course.  Find you local disc golf course and have some fun!