What are the best disc golf courses in Santa Cruz?
You can’t talk about disc golf in Santa Cruz without mentioning DeLaveaga, or “DeLa” as it’s often called. It’s a favorite course among locals, as well as one that’s known to players around the world for being one of the more challenging and beautiful courses to play.
Where is the best place to buy disc golf discs?
For new players, the shop at the DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course–also called “ The Shack “– may be the best option since experienced players will be able to give advice about which discs are better for beginners. Throwing Charts – PDFs from Innova Discs that explain the basics of disc throwing form and technique.
What is disc golf etiquette at UC Santa Cruz?
Etiquette is important at the courses on school grounds as well, and there’s an expectation that disc golf players not drink, litter, or smoke while playing these courses. The UC Santa Cruz course offers a fun and straightforward nine-hole round of disc golf.
How many holes are in a disc golf course?
The UC Santa Cruz course offers a fun and straightforward nine-hole round of disc golf. Most of the holes have two tee box placements, some of which become rather lengthy in the secondary position.
Santa Cruz Area Disc Golf Courses
Looking for a disc golf course in or around Santa Cruz? This directory includes all six local courses with maps, contact information and a brief description of each one. All courses are free to play, except for a $2 parking fee at the DeLaveaga and U.C. Santa Cruz courses.
DeLaveaga Disc Golf Course
You can’t talk about disc golf in Santa Cruz without mentioning DeLaveaga, or “DeLa” as it’s often called. It’s a favorite course among locals, as well as one that’s known to players around the world for being one of the more challenging and beautiful courses to play.
Pinto Lake Disc Golf Course
Pinto Lake is another challenging and beautiful course that will give you some exercise. One of the more distinctive features of the course is the nine-hole stretch that plays through an open meadow, which is sandwiched between more technical holes at the beginning and end of the course.
Black Mouse Disc Golf Course
Black Mouse is a thoroughly wooded course on a sloped hillside, which means that some of the baskets are in tricky locations surrounded by trees. Though it’s a short course, Black Mouse is difficult because there is little margin for error on most holes.
Aptos High Disc Golf Course
This is my favorite local course and a great place for a beginner to get out and learn the game. It’s got a variety of hole types which makes it a lot of fun as a newcomer, but is still challenging enough for more experienced players.
UC Santa Cruz Disc Golf Course
The UC Santa Cruz course offers a fun and straightforward nine-hole round of disc golf. Most of the holes have two tee box placements, some of which become rather lengthy in the secondary position. You can find a map of the course with both tee positions here .
Bridge to Bridge Disc Golf Course
Bridge To Bridge is a nine-hole course in downtown’s San Lorenzo Park.
