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999 of the 7,008 disc golf courses in the ThrowSpot directory are rated advanced difficulty — about 14 percent. They span 50 states, led by Michigan with 74. Every course below links to a full page with holes, par, length, terrain, amenities and directions.
What makes a course rated advanced difficulty?
Long, technical and unforgiving. Expect tight lines, real elevation and misses that cost strokes. Newer players should play the shorter tees if they exist.
Largest rated advanced difficulty courses
| Course | City | Holes | Par | Difficulty | Terrain | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joralemon Park Disc Golf Course | Ravena | 38 | 114 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Girdwood Forest Fair Park | Girdwood | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Oakcrest Cove Disc Golf Course | Sandwich | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Wooded/Hilly | Free |
| Riverhead Field | Oak Bluffs | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Wooded/Hilly | Free |
| Prompton State Park Lake Disc Golf Course | Prompton | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Black Falls Disc Golf Course | Montgomery | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Wooded/Hilly | $5 |
| Ronnie Van Zant Memorial | Green Cove Springs | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Wooded/Hilly | $5 |
| Browns and Bows | Browns Valley | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Halstead Hill | Owego | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Moody's | Red Rock | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Stoney Hill | Newberry | 32 | 96 | Advanced | Wooded | Free |
| Jumanji | Nine Mile Falls | 30 | 90 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course | Santa Cruz | 29 | 87 | Advanced | Wooded/Hilly | Free |
| Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | $5 |
| Birds of Paradise | Miranda | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | $5 |
| China Peak Disc Golf | Lakeshore | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Waterloo Exchange Park | Waterloo | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Wooded | Free |
| Arrowhead Disc Golf Course | Louisville | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Wooded/Hilly | Free |
| North Bluff Disc Golf Course | Gladstone | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Diamond X | Billings | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Mountain/Wooded | $3 |
| Black Widow Disc Golf Course | Germanton | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | $3 |
| Whistler's Bend Disc Golf Course | Roseburg | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Wooded | Free |
| Holston Creek Park | Inman | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Wooded | Free |
| Crossroads Disc Golf Course | Temple | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Sandy Point Resort Disc Golf | Lac Du Flambeau | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | Free |
Advanced Disc Golf Courses by state
All 50 states with at least one rated advanced difficulty course. The share column shows what proportion of that state's courses qualify.
| State | Rated Advanced Difficulty | All courses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 74 | 308 | 24% |
| California | 59 | 333 | 18% |
| Texas | 56 | 472 | 12% |
| North Carolina | 43 | 279 | 15% |
| Indiana | 42 | 188 | 22% |
| Pennsylvania | 35 | 208 | 17% |
| Ohio | 33 | 270 | 12% |
| Colorado | 32 | 204 | 16% |
| Minnesota | 32 | 343 | 9% |
| Wisconsin | 30 | 350 | 9% |
| Florida | 29 | 182 | 16% |
| Kansas | 29 | 266 | 11% |
| Illinois | 28 | 287 | 10% |
| Missouri | 28 | 188 | 15% |
| Oklahoma | 28 | 173 | 16% |
| Tennessee | 27 | 157 | 17% |
| Mississippi | 23 | 95 | 24% |
| Georgia | 22 | 143 | 15% |
| Oregon | 22 | 145 | 15% |
| Alabama | 21 | 122 | 17% |
| Virginia | 21 | 138 | 15% |
| Washington | 21 | 134 | 16% |
| Arkansas | 20 | 116 | 17% |
| Iowa | 20 | 292 | 7% |
| Kentucky | 19 | 115 | 17% |
| New York | 19 | 139 | 14% |
| South Carolina | 15 | 125 | 12% |
| Louisiana | 14 | 58 | 24% |
| Utah | 14 | 78 | 18% |
| West Virginia | 14 | 70 | 20% |
| Maine | 13 | 75 | 17% |
| Massachusetts | 12 | 62 | 19% |
| Vermont | 12 | 44 | 27% |
| Arizona | 11 | 77 | 14% |
| Montana | 10 | 63 | 16% |
| New Mexico | 9 | 55 | 16% |
| North Dakota | 9 | 64 | 14% |
| Maryland | 8 | 51 | 16% |
| Idaho | 7 | 100 | 7% |
| Nevada | 6 | 38 | 16% |
| New Hampshire | 5 | 32 | 16% |
| South Dakota | 5 | 77 | 6% |
| Nebraska | 4 | 110 | 4% |
| Wyoming | 4 | 42 | 10% |
| Connecticut | 3 | 31 | 10% |
| Delaware | 3 | 13 | 23% |
| New Jersey | 3 | 40 | 8% |
| Hawaii | 2 | 14 | 14% |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 4 | 50% |
| Alaska | 1 | 38 | 3% |
Cities with the most rated advanced difficulty courses
Frequently asked questions
How many disc golf courses are rated advanced difficulty?
ThrowSpot lists 999 courses that are rated advanced difficulty, which is 14% of the 7,008 PDGA-registered courses in the United States.
Which state has the most rated advanced difficulty courses?
Michigan leads with 74, followed by California (59) and Texas (56).
How do I find rated advanced difficulty courses near me?
Pick your state below to see every rated advanced difficulty course in it grouped by city, or search your city on the ThrowSpot homepage.