HP Barr Reserve Disc Golf (Wangaratta)

The free to play course has 9 baskets and 9 tees with grass tees. The course is mainly open grassy areas which has a few trees. The first tee is immediately north of the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Course Map

Disc Golf is played with similar rules to traditional golf, except players throw a disc from a tee pad to an elevated metal basket to complete each hole. The aim of the game is to complete the course in the least number of throws.

Disc Golf Rules

1. Tee Throws
Each hole begins with a throw from the tee pad.

2. Lie
The lie is where the disc comes to rest. Subsequent throws are made from the lie.

3. Throwing Order
The player with the lowest score on the previous hole throws first. After teeing off, the player whose lie is the furthest from the basket throws first.

4. Fairway Throws
Must be made from the He. A run-up and follow through is permitted.

5. Putting
Within 10 metres of the basket, a player is required to remain behind the lie until the disc comes to rest.

6. Completion of Hole
A hole is complete when the disc comes to rest in the basket or chains.

7. Out of Bounds
A disc Is out-of-bounds (OB) when it is completely surrounded by the OB area as marked on the tee sign. A one-stroke penalty is added to the score and the next throw is taken from the point where the disc went OB. All roads, fences and the water are out of bounds.

8. Trees
If the disc comes to rest In a tree, the next throw is taken from underneath with no penalty.

Safety and Courtesy
a) Always give other park users the right of way.
b) Do not throw until other players have completed the hole.
c) Check that the way is clear before making a throw.
d) Respect the course - put rubbish in bins and keep the park tidy.
e) Players engage in this activity at their own risk.

Discs

Hire discs are available from the Wangaratta Indoor Sports & Aquatic Centre. Phone (03) 5722 1723 or email wangaratta@ymca.org.au (when we went renting from here was not possible)

Specialty golf discs can be purchased from www.frisbeeshop.com.au