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Goshen area sees growth in disc golf participation and events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:16 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

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Summary

Disc golf is gaining traction in the Goshen area, with numerous local courses and leagues. Players use varying discs, similar to clubs in traditional golf, and compete in singles or doubles formats. The Ox Bow Flying Disc Sanctuary offers a 24-hole course, supporting community events like the Maple City Spring League, which attracted 99 participants earlier this year. Upcoming championships in Michigan and Illinois highlight the sport's rising profile, with plans for a new nine-hole course at Goshen Intermediate School poised to further enhance local offerings.

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By the Numbers

•Disc golf popularity is increasing in the Goshen area.
•Ox Bow Flying Disc Sanctuary features a 24-hole course.
•The Maple City Spring League drew 99 players this past season.
•Upcoming championships include the PDGA World Championships in August.
•A new nine-hole course is planned for Goshen Intermediate School.

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2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Goshen area part of sport’s Midwest hotbed for disc golf

What they're saying

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GOSHEN — Most locals probably have seen those baskets with chains and people aiming at those targets with what they might refer to as a Frisbee. That’s disc golf and it’s growing in popularity. Like ball golf, players start on a tee, but instead of a club striking a ball, they throw a disc. The number of throws count the same as strokes do in ball golf. To hole out, you must land the disc in ...
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