Disc Golf Community Outreach

Reaching individuals, families, and the greater community through Disc Golf

Disc golf is played much like golf, except, instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc. Players can use only one disc to enjoy this sport, or they can have a whole set of discs like clubs.  The sport was formalized in the 1970s and shares with golf the object of completing each hole in the fewest strokes (or in the case of disc golf, the fewest throws).

A disc golf hole begins from a tee area and ends at a target, which is an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive throw from the spot where the previous throw landed. In group play, the farthest away player always throws first. Players should not get ahead of the away player. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. When the 'putt' lands in the basket, the hole is complete.

Disc Golf in Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas has grown enormously over the last 10 years and has become one of the main go-to activities for communities and families. Check out courses in the Southern MO area

Black Ink Discs is responsible for designing and helping with the course completion of the top 2 courses in the Springfield, Missouri area. Lake Springfield DGC and Northside DGC. Both courses rank at the top in the entire state! Black Ink Discs is installing more courses now and is currently looking for projects.

Disc Golf provides a unique opportunity to reach people of all age groups, fitness levels, and genders equally without the need to provide separate areas to participate. Disc golf courses are for all kinds of people and economic backgrounds. Disc golf is a great family activity and surprisingly we are finding the need for more courses in rural areas. The biggest growth in the last few years has been the surge of retired individuals and 40-50+ males looking for exercise and a good outlet for comradery and friendships.

Disc Golf is also affordable. Installing and maintaining a disc golf course comes in at a fraction of the cost of building a gymnasium, baseball diamond, pickleball court, or nearly all other sporting areas. A 9-Hole disc golf course can start around $4,500 for the baskets (equipment) and design. 18-Hole courses can start at around $9000. Other costs that might be involved but are optional include tee pads, signage or upgraded equipment. If there is a park already in existence that is being mowed, or a course cut through the woods, there is virtually no additional upkeep after the initial installation of a disc golf course.

Disc golf courses come in all shapes and sizes too. We can design courses tailored to a new community for beginner disc golfers. We can also create an extremely challenging championship level course to draw individuals from all over the country, and everything in between. Depending on your community’s goals we would best adapt the project to fit your needs. Disc golf courses can have their own space or be worked into a multiuse area like hiking trails on untamed densely wooded land or fit seamlessly in an already well-established community recreation area, or anything in-between.

Buying equipment for your community

Compared to most sports, it is extremely affordable. Most discs cost around $20 on average for a premium disc and that 1 disc could last several years. Much like golf, you can get a whole set of clubs or “discs”, or you could have just as much fun with a single disc or a couple discs. This makes it affordable and accessible. A single practice basket or multiple permanent baskets can also be purchased to fit in your area of need. Contact us for Disc Golf equipment and course design. 

Installing a Disc Golf course on your property

Installing a Disc Golf Course is an excellent way to utilize the extra unused land around your community. This provides an amazing opportunity for your community to have another recreational outlet at a low cost.

Black Ink Discs has installed several Disc Golf Courses in the Springfield Missouri area and are happy to assist you on this journey to show how powerful and exciting disc golf can be for the community.

Disc Golf courses come in all shapes and sizes so whether you have 3 acres or 20 acres, wooded or any terrain, Disc Golf can be a wonderful opportunity to utilize that space.

Hosting (or Sponsoring) Disc Golf tournaments/events for your community

Once you have a Disc Golf course on your property you will have the chance to host events, if you would like. If raising money is important to you, hosting lunch during an event is a great opportunity to raise some funds, although it is NOT NESSESARY. Generally, we would charge $5 a head for the lunch that you would provide and all that money would be given right back to you. Of course there are other ways to do this, but this has been the most successful. 

Safe – conducive to social distancing; uses individual equipment
Social – fun way to spend time with friends and family
Inclusive – easy to learn and play for all ages & abilities
Economical – affordable to play, inexpensive to install, and easy to maintain
Environmental – highlights the natural features of the area; low environmental impact
Healthy – fresh air and low-impact exercise while enjoying the outdoors and is great for all ages