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2,154 of the 7,008 disc golf courses in the ThrowSpot directory are open terrain — about 31 percent. They span 49 states, led by Texas with 343. Every course below links to a full page with holes, par, length, terrain, amenities and directions.
What makes a course open terrain?
Wide fairways with few trees, where wind becomes the main hazard rather than timber. Big arms shine, but a crosswind moves a disc thirty feet before it lands.
Largest open terrain courses
| Course | City | Holes | Par | Difficulty | Terrain | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girdwood Forest Fair Park | Girdwood | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Prompton State Park Lake Disc Golf Course | Prompton | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Juniper Hills | Flint | 36 | 108 | Intermediate | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Moody's | Red Rock | 36 | 108 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Jumanji | Nine Mile Falls | 30 | 90 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Spring Valley Disc Golf Course | Spring | 28 | 84 | Intermediate | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Lions Wilderness Disc Golf Course | Farmington | 27 | 81 | Intermediate | Desert/Open | Free |
| Black Widow Disc Golf Course | Germanton | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | $3 |
| Vallarta-Ast Disc Golf Course | Deforest | 27 | 81 | Intermediate | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Buffalo Ridge Park | Phoenix | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| East La Loma Park | Modesto | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Lagoon Valley Disc Golf Course | Vacaville | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Gordy Road Preserve Disc Golf Course | Fort Pierce | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Flat/Open | Free |
| Freedom Park | Valdosta | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Central Park Disc Golf Course | Murray | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | $3 |
| Lizard Peak Disc Golf - Main Course | Sun Valley | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Desert/Open | Free |
| Grindstone Park | Ruidoso | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Desert/Open | $5 |
| Re-Tire Disc Golf | Foyil | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Open/Rolling | $5 |
| Spearfish Canyon Disc Golf Course | Spearfish | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Prairie/Open | $5 |
| Maricopa Meadows | Maricopa | 27 | 81 | Intermediate | Desert/Open | Free |
| Goodrich Park Disc Golf Course | Winchester | 27 | 81 | Intermediate | Flat/Open | Free |
| Whispering Pines Park | Inverness | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Flat/Open | $5 |
| Indian Hills Disc Golf Course | Carson City | 27 | 81 | Advanced | Desert/Open | Free |
| Pfrommer Woods | Williamson | 27 | 81 | Intermediate | Open/Rolling | Free |
| Moccasin Creek Disc Golf Course | Elkton | 25 | 75 | Intermediate | Flat/Open | Free |
Open Disc Golf Courses by state
All 49 states with at least one open terrain course. The share column shows what proportion of that state's courses qualify.
| State | Open Terrain | All courses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 343 | 472 | 73% |
| Iowa | 207 | 292 | 71% |
| Kansas | 200 | 266 | 75% |
| Illinois | 192 | 287 | 67% |
| Florida | 137 | 182 | 75% |
| Indiana | 137 | 188 | 73% |
| Oklahoma | 126 | 173 | 73% |
| Nebraska | 86 | 110 | 78% |
| South Dakota | 64 | 77 | 83% |
| North Dakota | 56 | 64 | 88% |
| Arizona | 52 | 77 | 68% |
| New Mexico | 43 | 55 | 78% |
| Louisiana | 40 | 58 | 69% |
| California | 35 | 333 | 11% |
| Nevada | 33 | 38 | 87% |
| Wyoming | 33 | 42 | 79% |
| Minnesota | 29 | 343 | 8% |
| Wisconsin | 29 | 350 | 8% |
| Michigan | 27 | 308 | 9% |
| North Carolina | 24 | 279 | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | 208 | 10% |
| Ohio | 19 | 270 | 7% |
| Missouri | 17 | 188 | 9% |
| New York | 15 | 139 | 11% |
| Oregon | 14 | 145 | 10% |
| Tennessee | 14 | 157 | 9% |
| Colorado | 13 | 204 | 6% |
| Maine | 12 | 75 | 16% |
| Virginia | 12 | 138 | 9% |
| Washington | 12 | 134 | 9% |
| Alabama | 11 | 122 | 9% |
| Kentucky | 10 | 115 | 9% |
| Delaware | 9 | 13 | 69% |
| Georgia | 9 | 143 | 6% |
| South Carolina | 9 | 125 | 7% |
| Arkansas | 8 | 116 | 7% |
| Mississippi | 8 | 95 | 8% |
| Utah | 7 | 78 | 9% |
| West Virginia | 7 | 70 | 10% |
| Montana | 6 | 63 | 10% |
| Vermont | 6 | 44 | 14% |
| Idaho | 5 | 100 | 5% |
| Alaska | 4 | 38 | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 4 | 62 | 6% |
| New Jersey | 4 | 40 | 10% |
| Connecticut | 2 | 31 | 6% |
| Maryland | 1 | 51 | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 32 | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 4 | 25% |
Cities with the most open terrain courses
Frequently asked questions
How many disc golf courses are open terrain?
ThrowSpot lists 2,154 courses that are open terrain, which is 31% of the 7,008 PDGA-registered courses in the United States.
Which state has the most open terrain courses?
Texas leads with 343, followed by Iowa (207) and Kansas (200).
How do I find open terrain courses near me?
Pick your state below to see every open terrain course in it grouped by city, or search your city on the ThrowSpot homepage.