While reviewing the previous Frisbee golf project we noticed the course we have plotted is quite different from last years, however there are some holes that are similar to one another. Similar to last year our course only consists of holes that are on the residential side of campus and one of the major considerations we have pondered upon is the expansion of the course covering the entire OWU campus (both academic and residential sides).
After doing some research we found some really fascinating articles discussing the health benefits and the “green” benefits of Frisbee golf.
“Not only does disc golf provide a great outing of low-impact fitness-building, it encourages the player to keep at it longer. While any bout of exercise or individual sports practice might grow old after a half-hour, participating in a game of disc golf extends the session to an involving hour or two of gentle upper and lower body conditioning and aerobic benefits. Hand-eye coordination strengthens, as do concentration skills, all with less risk of injury than with many other sports. Even individuals with a low level of fitness or disabilities can join in, gradually increasing their activity as health recovers. The activity provides low-cost recreation to the community, while being low-cost for installation and maintenance.” Such benefits are important to park systems. Disc golf courses can cover a variety of terrains and no irrigation is required. Areas unsuitable for other activities can thus be used, affording players surroundings of natural beauty and inspiration that might otherwise be overlooked.”
Extract taken from “Disc Golf for Fun and Fitness” (http://www.naturalawakeningsmag.com/natural-library/september-2008/disc-golf-for-fun-and-fitness).
A Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) has been established and on their website they have a section dedicated to Green Disc Golf. One of their main objectives is stated as: “The relationship that the sport of disc golf has with the environment is an integral part of the golfing experience and is one of the core reasons we develop satisfaction from playing.”
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