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Relive your college days with disc golfing. Disc golfing, more commonly known as frolfing, is a popular game where opponents throw discs at a target. While battling obstacles such as trees and wind, this game requires all the strategy and endurance of golf without the expensive price tag.
Don’t know where to find a course? We’ve got you covered with this helpful guide.
Paid courses
Brown Deer Park
7625 N. Range Line Rd., (414) 371-3000
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It costs $5 to play this 18-hole golf course. The course may be flat, but it is heavily wooded and should be undertaken by experienced players.
Dineen Park
6901 W. Vienna Ave., (414) 353-3212
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The lightly wooded and flat terrain is great for a newcomer, but can still be challenging for the experienced during windy days. Pets are not allowed and the course is $5 to play.
Dretzka Park
12020 W. Bradley Rd., (414) 354-8120
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This 18-hole course is mostly flat and somewhat wooded. The course is void of any water obstacles so you don’t have to worry about losing your disc in a river. There are multiple pin placements within one hole, which change regularly. This course is $5.
Estabrook Park
4400 N. Estabrook Dr., (414) 257-5100
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Surrounded by trees and hills, this 18-hole course is played around the outskirts of the park. This course tests your putting skills rather than distance, since no hole is longer than 330 feet, which is slightly over the average. It costs $5.
Root River Parkway South
Root River Parkway & South 84th Street, Greendale, 414) 257-5100
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This course provides a variety of open and wooded holes on a predominantly flat 18-hole course. It costs $5 to play.
Valley View
5051 S. Sunnyslope Rd., New Berlin, (262) 786-8610
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Open year round, this challenging course offers hilly terrain and an abundance of trees. For added challenge, the tee location changes at random times. It costs $5 to play.
Free courses
Milwaukee County Sports Complex
6000 W. Ryan Rd., Franklin, (414) 281-2694
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While this course is only nine holes, it’s perfect for a beginner who’s learning the ins and outs of disc golf or for an experienced player to test their abilities. During the winter there are indoor disc golf nights in the field house.
Doctor’s Park
870 E. Fox Lane, Fox Point, (414) 352-7502
This two-hole gold course may be too small for an experienced player but it’s sufficient for a beginner. It’s great for practicing until you're ready for a longer course.
Kops Park
3321 N. 86th St., (414) 353-3212
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This free two-hole practice course is best for frolfers working on their putting and mid-range shots. The course is predominantly flat with a few trees.
Wil-O-Way Grant
207 Lake Dr., South Milwaukee, (414) 278-3930
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10602 Underwood Creek Parkway, Wauwatosa, (414) 278-3930
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These three-hole practice courses are a great place to work on your short game. They were designed for individuals with disabilities in mind, with shorter holes, flatter landscaping and accessible, wheelchair-friendly paths leading close to – though not right up to – each hole.
