Disc golf is booming. The sport is affordable, sustainable, inclusive – and best of all, it gets people moving without feeling like exertion. More and more municipalities and private providers are recognizing its potential. But how do you set up your own course? Here’s your compact guide – practical, professional and ready for the next throw.
Why a disc golf course?
- Exercise for all ages – free of charge or for a small fee
- Attractive recreational opportunity – ideal for parks, hotels, campsites, communities
- Economic benefit – through tourism, tournaments & events
- Low maintenance costs
- Funding opportunities – via municipalities, EU programs or sports clubs
The right plot of land
- Compact solutions from soccer pitch size (training facilities, schools, hotels)
- 9 holes: approx. 3-10 hectares
- 18 holes: approx. 6-20 hectares
🟢 Optimal: terrain with trees, slight topography, variety.
🔴 Important: Safety – no overlap with heavily frequented paths or playing zones.
What does a disc golf course cost?
- 9 holes – from approx. 25,000 €
- 18 lanes – from approx. 40,000 €
Included:
- Professional baskets
- Teepads with artificial turf
- Information boards & standard signage
- Planning & design
Additional costs if required for:
- Fixed teepads / platforms
- Bridges, terrain shaping, obstacles
- Elaborate individual solutions
Sources of income for disc golf course operators
- Daily fees / annual memberships
- Tournaments & events
- Catering, disc rental, starter sets
- Cooperation with schools & companies
- Promotion via tourism & sports initiatives
🎯 Even traditional golf courses have long been using disc golf – because it works.
Successful examples
- Ale Disc Golf Center (Sweden) – international standard, only 20 minutes from Gothenburg
- KUMM Discgolf (Upper Austria) – shows what is possible with passion & clear vision in a small village
- Compact solutions in schools, camps, hotels – perfect for beginners
This is how it works: Step by step to the disc golf course
- Clarify goals – leisure facility, training venue or tournament facility?
- Secure land – public, private or through cooperation
- Bring in experts – saves time, money and nerves
- Determine funding – subsidies, sponsorship, own funds
- Start implementation – baskets, tee pads, information boards & layout
- Opening & communication – with event, media & community
💡 For beginners: One-basket concepts with a 10 m radius are ideal for testing or for mobile training offers.
Conclusion: Invest now and you have the disc of the future
Disc golf is here to stay. The costs are low, the benefits are great – for the population, for visitors and for the image of the region.
Do you have an area in mind or questions?
Let’s talk – we’ll support you from the idea to implementation.
📞 +43 660 50 70 703
📧 office@discgolf4you.com
Discgolf4you – your partner for course construction with long throw potential. 🥏
