Disc golf (also called Frisbee Golf) is a game in which a player throws a flying disc into a basket or at a target. The object of the game is to traverse a course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws. Disc golf is inexpensive and is physically accessible for all ages and athletic abilities.  All of the disc golf courses in Rome are free.

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Equipment

All you need to play disc golf are some discs.  There are special discs for different situations.  A “driver” is used for throwing mid-range or long distances, and a “putter” is used for throwing short distances.  There are also discs that turn more to the left or more to the right and can be used for throwing around obstacles.

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You can buy discs locally at Blue Sky Outfitters or you can buy them online.

Where can I play disc golf in Rome?

Berry College Log Cabin Course
This course used to be a 9 basket course, but they’ve recently upgraded to a full 18.  Some of us still prefer the old 9 basket course, though.  Luckily, the original 9 baskets are still in the same locations.
Layout of the original 9
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Berry College WinShape Course
This course is, in my opinion, one of the best disc golf courses in the area.  There are slight water hazards here and there (but nothing you’ll lose a Frisbee in).
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Ridge Ferry Park Course
This course is next to the playground at Ridge Ferry Park.   I personally don’t care for this one, but I know people who love it.  This is where the local disc golf tournaments have been held in the past.

It’s unfortunate, but I can’t find the current layouts of any of the disc golf courses in our area.  If anyone knows where I can get an up-to-date layout of these courses, please let me know and I’ll edit this post.

I almost forgot — Berry College also has a disc golf meetup every monday at 6pm.

More information on Disc Golf:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_golf
http://www.pdga.com/