First Baptist Church

What is First Baptist Church like?

First Baptist Church sits in New Philadelphia, one of 1 course in the city and 270 across Ohio. The layout runs 10 holes to a par of 30 over 2,140 ft, averaging roughly 214 feet per hole. That is short enough that a putter and a mid-range will cover most of the round.

The terrain is wooded — tight tree-lined fairways, which puts the emphasis on accuracy over raw distance. Tunnel shots and gaps define the lines here, so controlled mid-ranges and fairway drivers matter more than a big arm.

ThrowSpot rates the course forgiving overall, making it a good first course or a relaxed round. Shorter holes and open landing zones mean errant throws are usually recoverable, which is exactly what a newer player needs. Most groups finish in about 75 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.

What discs should you bring to First Baptist Church?

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. It is also worth reading the wind calculator before you play on a breezy day.

Cost and access

First Baptist Church 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 First Baptist Church

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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.

Other disc golf courses near First Baptist Church

More disc golf near New Philadelphia

First Baptist Church is the only PDGA-listed course in New Philadelphia, but Ohio has 270 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Ohio.