ADA Accessible Disc Golf Courses
Disc golf should be accessible to everyone, and a growing number of courses are being designed or retrofitted with accessibility in mind. ADA accessible courses feature paved or compacted paths between holes, wider tee pads that accommodate wheelchairs and mobility devices, and reduced elevation changes that make the course navigable for all players.
Adaptive Disc Golf
The adaptive disc golf community is growing, with dedicated programs and tournaments for players with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and other conditions. Organizations like the Adaptive Disc Golf Foundation promote inclusion in the sport by working with course designers and tournament directors to improve accessibility. Players use seated throwing techniques, modified equipment, and creative adaptations that prove disc golf truly is a sport for everyone.
What Makes a Course Accessible
- Paved or firm-surface paths between holes (not just grass or dirt trails)
- Concrete tee pads wide enough for wheelchair users
- Minimal elevation changes or alternative accessible routes
- Accessible parking near the first tee
- Clear, visible signage at appropriate heights