What is Garden City Disc Golf Course like?
Located in Garden City, Garden City Disc Golf Course is part of a Kansas disc golf scene that now runs to 266 registered courses. It plays 18 holes, par 54, across 6,570 ft — an average of about 365 feet a hole. That is long enough that you will want a driver you can actually control off the tee.
The terrain is prairie/open — wide open prairie fairways, which puts the emphasis on big arms and wind management. Exposed prairie layouts let you throw everything you have, but a crosswind will move a disc thirty feet off line before it lands.
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 Garden City Disc Golf Course?
For a course like this, a full bag, including distance drivers and something overstable for wind covers the majority of shots. Open ground means wind is the real hazard. An overstable disc you trust into a headwind is worth more here than an extra ten feet of distance.
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
Garden City Disc Golf Course 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 Garden City Disc Golf Course
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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.
Getting to Garden City Disc Golf Course
Garden City, KS — free parking is listed for this course.
Other disc golf courses near Garden City Disc Golf Course
More disc golf near Garden City
Garden City Disc Golf Course is the only PDGA-listed course in Garden City, but Kansas has 266 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Kansas.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Garden City Disc Golf Course?
Garden City Disc Golf Course has 18 holes with a total par of 54. The course measures 6,570 ft, averaging about 365 feet per hole.
Is Garden City Disc Golf Course free to play?
No. Garden City Disc Golf Course charges $3 to play. Check course signage or the local club for how the fee is collected.
Is Garden City Disc Golf Course good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate difficulty, so newer players should expect a challenging round. Expect a genuine test without being punished for every miss. This is the level most recreational players score best on.
How long does it take to play Garden City Disc Golf Course?
About 110 minutes for a typical group on 18 holes. Solo players move faster; busy weekend mornings can add 20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
Where is Garden City Disc Golf Course located?
Garden City Disc Golf Course is in Garden City, Kansas, at coordinates 37.96531, -100.87980. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Garden City Disc Golf Course?
For this layout, a full bag, including distance drivers and something overstable for wind covers most shots. Open ground means wind is the real hazard. An overstable disc you trust into a headwind is worth more here than an extra ten feet of distance.