Disc Golf @ John Laurie Park - Sun, May 28 2023

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Disc Golf @ John Laurie Park (5/28/2023)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport - Golf

Event Location:

John Laurie Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 28 2023 12:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, May 28 2023 11:20:00 AM

Event Duration:

2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Duane
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Disc Golf #175~ Beginners Always Welcome ~

**Upgraded to Innova Discatcher Baskets - September 2021**

The Edgemont community disc golf course features great mountain and city skyline views throughout. It has 11 holes and a practice basket at the edge of the parking lot. All holes are rated "par 3" and measure no longer than 250 feet but with some significant elevation changes that are sure to challenge your accuracy. We’ll play two rounds but score it as a single 22 hole game.

Disc Golf is played much like regular golf, but instead of trying to hit a ball into a hole, players attempt to get discs into a basket in the least amount of throws. Similar to clubs in ball golf, there are different discs for each shot. There are hundreds of discs available on the market which generally fall into three categories: drivers; midranges and putters. It is recommended that you have one of each to start although one could get away with just a midrange (such as a 'Buzz') in the beginning. Frisbees are usually not suitable as they do not fly far enough but they'll suffice if you just want to give the game a try.

Beginners are always welcome but basic throwing skills are helpful in getting the most out of the game. If you participate in sports such as softball or ultimate frisbee, you should pick the game up fairly easily. Games are pretty casual and scorekeeping is optional. The goal here is to simply have fun while enjoying the great outdoors. If you do not have your own discs but want to give it a try we have plenty of extras on hand but you'll need to bring your own sanitizer if you wish to clean them before use.

Required Items to Bring:
Golf Discs
Comfortable active wear for variable weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Water
Small towel to dry discs

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Edgemont Disc Golf Course:
From John Laurie Blvd NW turn north onto Edgemont Blvd then east onto Edgemont Drive. Almost immediately on the right you will see the access road into John Laurie Park. Follow up to the top of hill and you will arrive at the parking area. The first tee off is right there (see attached map).

Notes:

Recommended investment in Disc Golf Discs are a putter, midrange and driver.
These are available at:
Don’s Hobby Shop – located at 1515 Centre St NW
Lifesport – located at 4711 85 St NW
Switching Gear YYC – located at 1130 10 Ave SE
Canadian Tire has set of 3 for $20 (summer 2022)

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