disc golf
nounDefinition of disc golf
: 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 similiar 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
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The woman, 36-year-old Raquel Perkes, was found just after 10 a.m. on Friday by workers clearing brush from a drainage ditch near Valmont City Park’s disc golf course, just east of Foothills Parkway, according to a Tweet by Boulder police that day. — David Migoya, The Denver Post, "Officials identify Denver woman found in Boulder drainage ditch," 2 Sep. 2019 Guests also can get active with disc golf, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and 18 holes of golf. — Carla Jean Whitley, al.com, "Plan your next weekend lake trip with this handy guide," 10 July 2019 There are trails, disc golf and plenty space for wildlife watching. — Briana Rice, Cincinnati.com, "Ohio's 5 most popular state park campgrounds," 17 June 2019 Schweitzer also offers 18 holes of disc golf; huckleberry picking in July through August; horseback riding; and trail running in the summer. — Adrienne Jordan, USA TODAY, "Ski resorts are expanding summer activities; here are 7 that are year-round destinations," 5 June 2019 The 57-year-old credits disc golf, a sport where players attempt to throw a Frisbee-like disc into an elevated basket in the fewest throws possible, for helping him maintain some semblance of balance. — Jen Murphy, WSJ, "A Chef’s Recipe For Staying Fit: Hurling a Disc Through the Air," 27 May 2019 Then amp up the fun and scale a 50-foot outdoor climbing wall, play 18-hole disc golf (a quirky hybrid of golf and Frisbee), and ride 200-foot-long waterslides at the on-site water park. — Kristi Valentini, Redbook, "The No-Fly, All-Fun Vacation," 13 July 2017 There is also shaded seating nearby, as well as disc golf, a dog park, lakes, playgrounds and more. — azcentral, "45 Phoenix area splash pads, parks and water features," 14 June 2018 Also, sixth- to twelfth-graders are invited to play disc golf — or learn to play — at 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at 50-Acre Park, 91st and Rockwell. — Vickie Snow Jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "From fests to concerts to stargazing, lots of events offer free admission this summer," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'disc golf.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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