disc golf sport Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/sports/disc-golf Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/sports/disc-golf Also known as: Frisbee golf Written by Daniel Roddick Daniel Roddick Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 21, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Sometimes called: Frisbee golf (Show more) disc golf, a creative variant of traditional golf in which players throw plastic flying discs on a course. The goal of disc golf is to land the disc in a series of basket targets and complete the course with the fewest number of throws. The sport arose spontaneously in many different locations soon after the introduction of the Frisbee disc in 1957 and has since become formalized, with more than 15,000 courses worldwide and attracting players of all ages for recreational play and professional tournaments. Competition includes all of the popular golf formats, such as singles, doubles, match, and team ...(100 of 1250 words)

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