Hello everybody,

Have you ever enjoyed throwing a frisbee around with a buddy or two? Pretty fun, huh?! What about golf… ever wish golf was a little easier to play? Well would you believe that there is an activity that combines the two into one, and it’s been played for over 30 years now?!

What is Disc Golf?
Disc golf is a game that is played with golf discs or frisbees, preferably discs since they are specifically made for the sport. It is closely akin to golf with these exceptions: there are no cups, golf balls, or clubs used.

In disc golf the clubs are replaced with discs and the cups are replaced with poleholes (baskets) or objects (trees, fire hydrants, boxes, etc.). You throw to a target (basket or object) from a designated area (usually refered to as a tee). A hole is deemed complete after the disc comes to rest in the basket or hits the target (in object golf). The number a throws it took to complete that hole is your score for that hole. The lowest score at the end of the round wins (same as ball golf). Every course is different, a score of “X” at one course may be excellent, but at another course that same score could be horrible.

Check out a brief history of a truly fun and exciting sport that has lived in our bustling town for 3 decades:

Las Vegas is celebrating our 30th Anniversary of Las Vegas disc golf in 2008! In 1978, during a convention of recreation directors, Donn Blake (Professional Disc Golf of America member #22) convinced Steady Ed Headrick (PDGA #1) to donate 9 baskets. The 9 holes were re-designed in 1989. In 1990, Lightning Discs donated another 9 baskets. Las Vegas hosted our first Halloween Classic in 1991. In 2000, 6 holes were added (across the street) while three were removed, making a 21-hole course. In 2004, the three holes were added back: our current 24-hole configuration. All the Lightning baskets have been replaced over the last few years. We may be the 7th oldest course.

Thanks to Vince Gardner, Sunset course pro, for the course history.

Sunset Park, Las Vegas, NV
Last Updated: Wednesday - April 23 2008
Course Length - 7608ft (short); 8775ft (long)
Tees - Concrete
Holes - 24 mixed (Mach III, Mach V)

Sunset Park is located on the southeast corner of Sunset Rd and Eastern Ave. Parking is available off of Eastern in between the ball field and pool, this is closest parking to the 1st tee. The course is well marked and there are usually locals out there if you have any questions. Email me if you want more up to date info or just want to say “hey”.

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Have a great weekend everybody,

David