Did you know that disc golf has been quietly gaining popularity since the 1970s? It’s now a major outdoor sport in the U.S, with a professional organization, the Professional Disc Golf Association, overseeing equipment, course layouts, and rules for tournaments. There are about 12 million Americans who have played disc golf, and over half a million play regularly. In the Upper Thumb region of Michigan, there are now 11 disc golf courses, a number that’s expected to increase.
Michigan is a hotspot for disc golf, ranking third in the total number of Professional Disc Golf Association members and tournament events. It’s also home to Ann Arbor, considered the fourth best city in the nation for disc golf, with over 150 parks dedicated to the sport. The state ranks sixth for the total number of disc golf courses, with 256 spread across the state.
The Thumb region of Michigan is becoming a significant part of this sport, with 11 disc golf courses listed by the Professional Disc Golf Association and Udisc. These courses are spread across various cities like Bad Axe, Pigeon, Cass City, Caro, Mayville, Marlette, North Branch, Croswell, and Lexington.
Disc golf is an exciting and growing sport, and Michigan is at the forefront of this growth. With new courses popping up each year and the popularity of the sport increasing, it’s expected that some of the best disc golf courses in the state will be established in the Thumb region. So, if you’re a disc golf fan, or just looking to try something new, why not check out some of these courses?
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