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