Top 6 Reasons Disc Golf is Rising in Popularity in the Pennsylvania Wilds
- by Kristin Lewis
- May 21, 2018
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Disc golf has exploded in popularity, and four communities in the Pennsylvania Wilds have responded with professional-level courses for both residents and tourists to enjoy. See our Top 6 Reasons why tourists and residents love disc golf across the PA Wilds, and hear from Joseph Thornburg of The Milton Craven Disc Golf Course at Evergreen Park in Kane, PA – located off Route 6 and on the edge of the Allegheny National Forest.
Top 6 Reasons to Play Disc Golf in the Pennsylvania Wilds
Play year round, outside in nature!
Disc golf is an outdoor sport, and many courses (especially those in the PA Wilds!) feature beautiful foliage and scenic surroundings. Spring, Summer and Fall are the most popular seasons for the sport, but many disc golf enthusiasts love to play in the snow.
Disc golf is accessible to many people.
Disc golf is enjoyed by all ages, from school aged children to senior citizens, and is also enjoyed by players with special needs or disabilities
Disc golf is affordable.
Disc golf courses are generally free and open to the public. Disc golf equipment is also affordable; A professional quality discs cost $15 or less; it only takes one for basic play.
Disc golf is easy to learn.
Because disc golf is easy to learn, beginners and professionals alike enjoy the sport, and it’s a perfectly suited vacation activity. In the Pennsylvania Wilds, many campers take advantage of nearby courses. Players can simply play at their own pace, according to their skill level. Online rule guides, like this one from the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), are easily found.
Disc golf is fun!
Frisbee® and golf are both time honored, popular outdoor activities – both known for being fun, challenging and relaxing. Disc Golf combines the two! Many players describe themselves as fanatics.
Disc golf is good exercise!
Disc Golf provides a great outdoor recreational fitness opportunity, offering upper and lower body conditioning and aerobic activity. The intensity of play can be adjusted for each player’s own level of personal fitness. Negotiating obstacles and planning for shots requires mental focus and concentration skills. Many studies have shown that being outdoors also has great benefits for mental health.
Disc Golf Courses in the Pennsylvania Wilds
Did you know? The PA Wilds has four Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) courses! The PDGA also maintains a free online directory of disc golf courses here.
Play disc golf in the Pennsylvania Wilds on one (or all!) of our scenic PDGA courses.
Disc Golf in Kane, PA – part of the Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds landscape
The PA Wilds spoke with Joe Thornburg of the Milton Craven Disc Golf Course at Evergreen Park:
Said Joe, “Kane is extremely fortunate to have its own public disc golf course right in the middle of town. The course is located around the picturesque and scenic Evergreen Park. The first tee can be found at the corner of Park and Birch avenues and proceeds down the hill toward the tennis courts. There are plastic tee markers on each basket directing you toward the next tee. Maps of the course can be found on The Milton Craven Disc Golf Page on Facebook or on The Kane Disc Golf Club Page on Facebook. If you are planning on coming to the area and would like some help with the course, contact anyone on those Facebook pages and they would be glad to help you out!”
All photos / images courtesy of the Milton Craven Disc Golf Course at Evergreen Park in Kane, PA.
