Disc Golf Course
2009 RCGA proposal for the
disc golf course is a component
of a larger “Fun Initiative”
Based on constant feedback
from the students that many of
them desire more outside
activities and other venues.
Developed in response to the
Universities strategic plan The
Richmond Promise as a way to address
to Principle V.
What Is Disc Golf
Disc golf is a lot like traditional
"ball" golf, except players use
specially made plastic flying discs
instead of balls and clubs, and throw
Them for 'par' at an above-ground
target instead of a hole in the
ground.
There are different types of discs used
for different purposes, much like ball
golfers use different clubs.
What Is Disc Golf
The object of the game is to throw a
golf disc into the target, typically a
"Pole Hole®" basket (a steel basket
over which chains hang), in the fewest
number of throws.
The player begins by 'driving' from a
designated tee area and continues
toward the target, throwing each
consecutive shot from the spot where
the previous throw has landed. Finally,
a successful 'putt' sends the disc into
the target.
Why Disc Golf Course?
Sport is perfect for college
students.
The rules are simple to grasp
and allow anyone the ability to
Play
Typical round of eighteen holes can
take only sixty minutes
Players need nothing more to play than
an $8 disc since most courses are free.
Why Disc Golf Course?
Provides students an outdoor
opportunity with their friends
while escaping their classrooms
and dorm rooms.
Sport that can appeal to people
of any age, athletic ability,
gender, or lifestyle.
Disc golf serves a great number of
people for a very low investment of
time, energy and financial costs.
Disc Golf Course
Action Steps
• Summer 2009 - Recreation
and Wellness Researches
Disc Golf Courses
• Fall 2009 - Consultant
Visitation for Feasibility
and Site Location Options
• Spring 2010 - Consultant
Visitation for Course
Design
Disc Golf Course
Action Steps
• Spring 2010 - Seek
Administrative Approval for
Construction
• Winter 2011 - Construction
of Disc Golf Course
• Spring 2011 - Anticipated
completion of Disc Golf
Course
Disc Golf Course
Anticipated Questions
Question - Will building a disc
golf course on campus have
any adverse impact on the
environment?
Answer – We have been assured by one
consultant that a disc course can be built
without removing any trees and impacting
any plants more than four inches in diameter.
Our goal will be to work with University
Facilities to be creative and use recycled and
environmentally friendly materials and
supplies to construct and build the disc golf
course.
Disc Golf Course
Anticipated Questions
Question - Will having a disc golf course on
campus be obtrusive and an eye sore?
Answer – Our goal will be to work with
University Facilities and the professional
design consultant to be creative to design a
disc golf course that showcases our beautiful
campus.
The abundance of space, mixed with the lake
and bi-level landscaping are distinctive
features that could host an amazing and
attractive disc golf course.
Disc Golf Course
Anticipated Questions
How much will it cost to build a disc golf
course and how will it be funded?
Answer – It’s estimated the cost for the
consultant, design, materials and supplies is
approximately $25,000.
Funds for this project have been identified
and earmarked in the Recreation and
Wellness revenue reserve fund made
possible by Weinstein Center for Recreation
and Wellness membership fees.
Disc Golf Course
Anticipated Questions
Question – Where
will the disc golf
course be located?
Departmental Projects
– Intramural Fields
– Tennis Courts
– Disc Golf