Beaver Branch

What is Beaver Branch like?

Beaver Branch is one of 13 PDGA-listed courses in Delaware, and one of 1 in Townsend itself. The layout runs 18 holes to a par of 54 over 3,834 ft, averaging roughly 213 feet per hole. That is short enough that a putter and a mid-range will cover most of the round.

The terrain is flat/open — flat, open fairways, which puts the emphasis on pure distance and accuracy. Flat ground makes distances honest and landing zones predictable, which makes this a good place to learn what your discs actually do.

ThrowSpot rates the course moderately demanding overall, making it players who have their form mostly sorted. Expect a genuine test without being punished for every miss. This is the level most recreational players score best on. Most groups finish in about 110 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.

What discs should you bring to Beaver Branch?

For a course like this, a putter and one or two mid-ranges covers the majority of shots. Leave the high-speed drivers in the car. There is rarely room to use them, and a controlled mid-range will out-score a driver you cannot place.

If you are not sure what matches your arm speed, the disc selector converts your throwing distance into a speed ceiling and specific mold recommendations. Because the fairways are open here, it is also worth checking the wind calculator before you play on a breezy day.

Cost and access

Beaver Branch charges $3 to play. Pay-to-play courses are the minority in disc golf, and the fee usually reflects better maintenance, dedicated staff, or private land. Check the course signage or the local club for how payment is collected. Most park courses are open dawn to dusk; hours can change seasonally, so it is worth checking locally before a very early or late round.

Amenities at Beaver Branch

Amenity information comes from PDGA course records and may not reflect recent changes. If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.

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More disc golf near Townsend

Beaver Branch is the only PDGA-listed course in Townsend, but Delaware has 13 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Delaware.