Disc Golf Around Metro Detroit
Story by Lindsay Whitman Drewes
Detroit is quickly becoming the heart of disc golf competition. The Motor City is gearing up to host the United States Amateur Disc Golf Championship in June and the Discraft Great Lakes Open in August.
Have you tried a round of disc golf yet? You may have noticed silver posts with chains around the top popping up at your favorite parks and hiking spots. These are part of the disc golf course.
Disc golf magnificently marries a stroll in nature with challenging competition. It's an activity that's great for all ages and is inexpensive to play.
Like regular golf, you start at a tee and aim for a target. In disc golf, you throw a frisbee until you make it into the elevated basket. The person with the fewest throws wins.
Metro Detroit has a thriving disc golf community. Keep reading to learn about The Course of Champions, leagues, where to play, and where to get your gear.
Kensington Metropark, The Course of Champions
Detroit is home to the height of amateur disc golf competition. Kensington Metropark hosts the United States Amateur Disc Golf Championships on their Course of Champions.
This annual event brings together the top amateur disc golf players on one of the country's most brutal courses. Sponsored by PDGA Major (Professional Disc Golf Association), these top amateurs get a taste of the next level of disc golf competition.
The infamous Kensington Metropark course, The Toboggan Disc Golf Course, was created initially for the Discraft PDGA Pro/Am Worlds in 2000.
Since then, it's hosted a variety of PDGA tournaments.
Places To Play Around Metro Detroit
There are many great places to play disc golf around Metro Detroit. Explore new parks and courses while enjoying some time in the sun. This list highlights a few of the options in the area.
Cass Benton Hills Disc Golf Course
18951 Northville Rd, Northville, MI, 48167
Civic Center Park
1827 N Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Freedom Park
44705 Palmer Rd, Canton, MI 48188
Hudson Mills Metropark
8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Founders Sports Park
35500 8 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Parkway Milford, MI 48380
River Bends Park
5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Charter Twp, MI 48317
Starr Jaycee Park
13 Mile & Crooks, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Wagner Park
N Main St & Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Willow Metropark
23200 S. Huron Road, New Boston, MI 48164
Get Your Gear
Disc golf doesn't require a lot of complicated gear. You can play with a few discs. Most sporting goods stores offer the basics. In the Detroit area, you can get set up at The Throw Shop or other major chain retailers.
Join A League
Ready to join a weekly game of disc golf and make new friends? There are plenty of leagues throughout Metro Detroit. Downriver Glow and Motor City Chain Gang are two of many in the area.
