Closest disc golf courses
Distances are straight-line from East Lansing, MI; drive times are estimates. Every course links to a full page with par, length, terrain, amenities and directions.
| Course | Distance | Drive | Holes | Difficulty | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Farms Park DeWitt Township, MI | 6.2 mi | ~14 min | 9 | Intermediate | $3 |
| Grand Woods Park Lansing, MI | 7.5 mi | ~17 min | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Burchfield Park - Devil's Den Holt, MI | 8.4 mi | ~19 min | 18 | Intermediate | Free |
| Burchfield Park - River's Edge Holt, MI | 8.4 mi | ~19 min | 18 | Intermediate | $5 |
| Holt Rams Disc Golf Course Holt, MI | 8.4 mi | ~19 min | 9 | Intermediate | $5 |
| Great Lakes Christian College Lansing, MI | 8.7 mi | ~20 min | 9 | Beginner | Free |
| Fitzgerald Park Grand Ledge, MI | 14.7 mi | ~33 min | 18 | Intermediate | Free |
| Lake Alliance Potterville, MI | 14.8 mi | ~33 min | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Pine Hills Disc Golf Course - North Laingsburg, MI | 15.1 mi | ~34 min | 18 | Intermediate | Free |
| Pine Hills Disc Golf Course - South Laingsburg, MI | 15.1 mi | ~34 min | 18 | Advanced | $5 |
Disc golf as a student sport
Disc golf works well on a student budget. A single mid-range disc costs $12 to $18, and 6 of the 10 courses near Michigan State University are free to play, so a round costs nothing but the walk. Most rounds take 45 minutes to two hours, which fits between classes better than almost any other sport.
Many colleges have a disc golf club that runs weekly rounds and travels to college series events. Check the campus recreation office or search your school's name on Facebook — college clubs are usually the fastest way to find people to play with and to borrow discs before you buy your own. Our cost breakdown covers what a first setup actually runs.
Where to start near Michigan State University
Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing is rated beginner and sits 8.7 miles from campus — 9 holes, free to play. Short, forgiving layouts are where new players should start; the disc selector will tell you which discs match your arm.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a disc golf course at Michigan State University?
Not on campus itself. The closest course is Valley Farms Park in DeWitt Township, MI, about 6.2 miles away.
How many disc golf courses are near Michigan State University?
10 PDGA-registered courses within 30 miles of campus, 6 of them free to play.
What is the closest disc golf course to Michigan State University?
Valley Farms Park in DeWitt Township, MI, about 6.2 miles from campus — roughly 14 minutes by car, or walkable if you are under two miles out. It has 9 holes.
How much does it cost a student to start disc golf?
About $12 for a single mid-range disc, or $25 to $35 for a three-disc starter set. Most courses are free, so there are no ongoing costs beyond replacing lost discs.