There are tons of great ways to spend time outside in Calgary during the summer — and one of them is disc golf. Also known as frisbee golf, or “frolf,” disc golf is fun, budget-friendly and relatively easy to play, and the city boasts plenty of beautiful courses where you can give the sport a try.

Here are a few things to know before getting started.

 

How to Play Disc Golf

In disc golf, the object is to throw a disc from a concrete tee pad and sink it into an elevated metal basket in as few throws as possible. Most courses in the city consist of either nine or 18 “holes,” each with a set par. Holes range in distance from 100 metres to more than 400 m.

Often, experienced players will have a variety of discs they use for different types of shots, such as putting or driving. But more casual players can play the game with just one disc.

Unlike at a regular golf course, there are no tee times for disc golf — you can just show up with a disc to play, but remember to be respectful of those ahead of you and wait for them to clear the way before you start throwing. A full list of rules can be found on the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) website.

Where to Play Disc Golf in Calgary

There are currently three permanent City-run courses, open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Baker Park, Forest Lawn and David Richardson Memorial Disc Golf Park (the latter is closed for now due to ongoing course restoration work). A fourth permanent course, called Currie Reservoir, is run by the Calgary Disc Golf Club…