disc golf

noun

: a game in which players attempt to toss a plastic disc into each of a succession of basketlike receptacles stationed along a course with the object being to reach each target in as few attempts as possible

Disc golf is similar to regular golf in that it has 18 holes and is played primarily by the same rules. But instead of hitting a ball into a hole in the ground, in disc golf, Frisbees are thrown into metal disc-trapping baskets on stationary poles.

—Jean Bryant

called also Frisbee golf

Examples of disc golf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Complimentary bike rentals, bonfires, an on-site disc golf course, and a cinema showing kid-friendly movies will keep the whole family entertained, and seasonal offerings like boat rentals and a skating rink add to the fun throughout the year. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026

The type of plastic used to manufacture a disc golf disc ranges from a low-grade plastic that offers a good grip but wears more quickly to a durable plastic that holds up well to abuse but does not feature the best grip. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

This south San Jose refuge has Cottonwood Lake, a velodrome, a disc golf course, a dog park, picnic facilities galore and, for those who need or prefer a paved path over a dirt one for their nature exploration, a great starting point for exploring the Coyote Creek Parkway. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

This area will feature practice spaces for youth sports, a dog park, shelters, a trail, disc golf and pickleball courts. —Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above