While college students and park-goers have been throwing tin lids and flying discs at targets for decades, disc golf became an official sport in 1976. “Steady” Ed Headrick, inventor of the modern-day Frisbee, founded the first disc golf company, the Disc Golf Association (DGA).
Similar to golf, the goal of disc golf is to reach the target/basket in the fewest amount of throws. Disc golf is designed to be a fun activity for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Oakland County residents can take advantage of the numerous 9- and 18-hole disc golf courses throughout the county, so grab a disc and find a course near you!
Verify registration, hours, locations and the weather forecast before heading out. Updated 7/3/2025.
Practice throwing golf discs, learn the rules of play, discover the different styles of baskets and discs, and more from the DGA.
Do you know of any additional disc golf courses in Oakland County? Email socialmedia@oakgov.com or leave a comment below.
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