How to Make a Frisbee Golf Hole

The sport of Frisbee golf has spread across the United States, with dozens of courses popping up in every state. One of the biggest advantages Frisbee golf has over other sports is the ease with which players can participate. All they need is a Frisbee (or multiple Frisbees, depending on how hard-core they are). Frisbee golf is an inexpensive and enjoyable way to spend a day. Players who wish to set up their own hole can easily do so.

Things You'll Need

  • Local map
  • Wooden stakes
  • Frisbee
  • Hula hoop
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Instructions

    • 1

      Scout out a good location for a Frisbee golf hole. Begin with a detailed map of the surrounding area and seek areas with plenty of available room and little walking traffic. The more natural the setting, the better. An ideal Frisbee golf hole will measure anywhere from 200 to 600 feet in length, with some elevation changes if possible. Proximity to trees and water is a bonus, since these will provide a welcome challenge for a more-experienced player.

    • 2

      Visit the area you've chosen. Make sure it isn't too densely populated, since having too many people around can hinder enjoyment of the game and put passers-by at risk of being hit with an errant throw. If the walk-through traffic is too dense, choose a different spot.

    • 3

      Choose the hole boundaries. Tree lines or water hazards usually make the best out-of-bounds markers, since they are easily distinguishable. In the absence of either or both, use other landmarks, or bring stakes along to mark off the out-of-bounds areas. Place the stakes at regular intervals so the boundaries are clearly marked all the way down the course.

    • 4

      Decide on a start and an end point. Once you have selected a good end location, place a hula hoop there. This will serve as the hole. Most professionally designed Frisbee golf courses feature elaborate contraptions that can catch Frisbees as they fly by. This is not necessary for a makeshift Frisbee golf hole. Put the hula hoop in an open area where it can be seen from at least 40 or 50 yards away.

    • 5

      Play the hole. Look for strengths and weaknesses in the layout, and feel free to adjust accordingly. Move the hula hoop around to give the hole different looks and force a player to adopt different strategies, adding some welcome variety to the game.