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4,943 of the 7,008 disc golf courses in the ThrowSpot directory are free to play — about 71 percent. They span 50 states, led by Texas with 336. Every course below links to a full page with holes, par, length, terrain, amenities and directions.
What makes a course free to play?
Most American disc golf happens on public park land at no cost. These courses charge nothing: no booking, no check-in, no greens fee. Turn up and play.
Largest free to play courses
| Course | City | Holes | Par | Difficulty | Terrain | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joralemon Park Disc Golf Course | Ravena | 38 | 114 | Advanced | Mixed/Varied | Free |
| Twisted Pine Disc Golf Course | South Beach | 36 | 108 | Intermediate | Wooded/Hilly | 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 |
| Meeman-Shelby State Park | Millington/Memphis | 36 | 108 | Intermediate | Wooded/Hilly | Free |
| Juniper Hills | Flint | 36 | 108 | Intermediate | Open/Rolling | Free |
| 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 |
| Ryan Ranch Disc Golf Course | Monterey | 29 | 87 | Intermediate | Wooded | Free |
| BuckSnort | Pine | 28 | 84 | Intermediate | Mountain/Wooded | Free |
| Disc Creek Disc Golf Course at Thompson Park | Amarillo | 28 | 84 | Intermediate | Wooded | Free |
| Spring Valley Disc Golf Course | Spring | 28 | 84 | Intermediate | Open/Rolling | Free |
| 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 |
| Lions Wilderness Disc Golf Course | Farmington | 27 | 81 | Intermediate | Desert/Open | Free |
| Whistler's Bend Disc Golf Course | Roseburg | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Wooded | Free |
| Holston Creek Park | Inman | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Wooded | Free |
Free Disc Golf Courses by state
All 50 states with at least one free to play course. The share column shows what proportion of that state's courses qualify.
| State | Free To Play | All courses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 336 | 472 | 71% |
| Wisconsin | 245 | 350 | 70% |
| Minnesota | 242 | 343 | 71% |
| California | 232 | 333 | 70% |
| Michigan | 220 | 308 | 71% |
| Iowa | 217 | 292 | 74% |
| Illinois | 204 | 287 | 71% |
| Ohio | 191 | 270 | 71% |
| North Carolina | 190 | 279 | 68% |
| Kansas | 186 | 266 | 70% |
| Pennsylvania | 156 | 208 | 75% |
| Florida | 131 | 182 | 72% |
| Indiana | 131 | 188 | 70% |
| Colorado | 129 | 204 | 63% |
| Missouri | 129 | 188 | 69% |
| Oklahoma | 124 | 173 | 72% |
| Tennessee | 111 | 157 | 71% |
| New York | 102 | 139 | 73% |
| Washington | 101 | 134 | 75% |
| Georgia | 95 | 143 | 66% |
| Oregon | 95 | 145 | 66% |
| Alabama | 90 | 122 | 74% |
| South Carolina | 90 | 125 | 72% |
| Virginia | 86 | 138 | 62% |
| Arkansas | 83 | 116 | 72% |
| Nebraska | 77 | 110 | 70% |
| Kentucky | 75 | 115 | 65% |
| Idaho | 69 | 100 | 69% |
| Mississippi | 64 | 95 | 67% |
| Utah | 59 | 78 | 76% |
| Maine | 58 | 75 | 77% |
| Arizona | 56 | 77 | 73% |
| West Virginia | 52 | 70 | 74% |
| South Dakota | 48 | 77 | 62% |
| North Dakota | 44 | 64 | 69% |
| Montana | 43 | 63 | 68% |
| Massachusetts | 42 | 62 | 68% |
| Louisiana | 40 | 58 | 69% |
| New Mexico | 39 | 55 | 71% |
| Maryland | 36 | 51 | 71% |
| New Jersey | 32 | 40 | 80% |
| Vermont | 31 | 44 | 70% |
| Wyoming | 31 | 42 | 74% |
| Alaska | 30 | 38 | 79% |
| Nevada | 28 | 38 | 74% |
| Connecticut | 24 | 31 | 77% |
| New Hampshire | 22 | 32 | 69% |
| Delaware | 12 | 13 | 92% |
| Hawaii | 11 | 14 | 79% |
| Rhode Island | 4 | 4 | 100% |
Cities with the most free to play courses
Frequently asked questions
How many disc golf courses are free to play?
ThrowSpot lists 4,943 courses that are free to play, which is 71% of the 7,008 PDGA-registered courses in the United States.
Which state has the most free to play courses?
Texas leads with 336, followed by Wisconsin (245) and Minnesota (242).
How do I find free to play courses near me?
Pick your state below to see every free to play course in it grouped by city, or search your city on the ThrowSpot homepage.