Nov 21: A New Sport called Disc Golf

I recently read an article about this "new" sport called Disc Golf. It's sometimes also called Frisbee Golf. Individual players throw a flying disc into a metal basket. They follow a course, usually consisting of 18 holes and, like golf the object is to end with the lowest score -- in this case the fewest number of throws.

I'd never heard of it before even though it was formalized in the 1970's. You can imagine my surprise, therefore, when I learned that there is a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) with over 16,000 members. The sport has its own rules, set of terminology, and championship tournaments. A recent Pro-Am Open tournament was held in October in Orlando.

According to the PDGA, there are some 55 courses in Florida. In our Fort Lauderdale area, we have two courses listed: Easterlin Park and Tradewinds Park. Easterlin is off 38th Street and Powerline. The course is described as "short but very challenging...accuracy and finesse required." Tradewinds is off Sample Road in Pompano. Their course is listed as "beautifully manicured, challenging, and rewarding for all."

Am I the last one to know about this sport? It seems easy enough for a beginner to pick up, with a minimal investment required for equipment, perfect for all ages, and one more opportunity to offer our visitors. Is there some way to incorporate this sport into our marketing mix? So, who wants to give out logoed Frisbees to your guests?