If you like cursing at trees, you’re probably familiar with Disc Golf. It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Every year, thousands of disc golfers make their way to Nash County to try their luck throwing plastic discs into chain baskets. In total, Nash County offers eight courses for you to take on. In fact, the county was just ranked top in the nation by UDisc for course variety. That means if you are a novice or a pro, there is a course here to fit your skill level. So, pack up your mid-ranges, drivers, and putters and head this way.
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North Carolina Wesleyan University DGC
3400 North Wesleyan Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC, 27804
Rating: 4.2/5 (126 reviews)
Difficulty: 7/10 (beginner) 5/10 (Pro)
Time needed to play: 1.5 hours
Average distance walked: 1.6 miles.
Basket of note: Number 7
This is a full 18-hole course circling the beautiful North Carolina Wesleyan University campus. The course was designed in 2016 and recently redesigned and renovated in 2023. High Quality Disc Golf Park baskets and paver tee pads were installed. There is a great mixture of open clean shots and mildly wooded more technical fairways. Distances vary from 185 ft par 3 to 460 ft par 4. The University has a campus store that includes snacks, school gear and authorized Discmania merchandise.
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Rocky Mount Sports Complex DGC
600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804.
Rating: 3.4/5 (111 reviews)
Difficulty: 7/10 (beginner) 4/10 (Pro)
Time needed to play: 1 hour
Average distance walked: 2 miles
Basket of note: Basket 9
Disc golfers of all skill levels will love this course! Most of the course is relatively flat, which could benefit those who don’t want to deal with too much elevation change. Moderately wooded areas provide a nice challenge for those looking to test their accuracy. Completely open holes, give players a chance to let it rip and watch their discs fly. Holes near or over water, let players practice their aim or get wet trying. Moreover, the course offers two different tees at each hole. This feature makes the course great for beginners who are just starting to learn the game, as well as experienced players who are looking for a challenge.
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Battle Park DGC
1308 Falls Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Rating: 4.1/5 (126 reviews)
Difficulty: 10/10 (beginner) 8/10 (Pro)
Time to play: 2 hours
Average distance walked: 2 miles.
Basket of note: Basket 13
This eighteen-hole course is the area’s newest course and has holes that range from two hundred twenty feet all the way to nine hundred feet. If you are an advanced to pro player, be prepared to throw technical shots at every angle. If you’re a beginner, going to this course be prepared for a long day of disc golf. But not to worry if you’re feeling heated there’s a beautiful river to the right of almost half of the holes to cool you off.
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Sunset Park DGC
1550 River Drive, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804.
Rating: 4.2/5 (722 reviews)
Difficulty: 6/10 (beginner layout) 7/10 (Pro layout)
Time to play: 2.5 hours.
Average distance walked: 3 miles.
Basket of note: Basket 6
Built in 2006, Sunset Park DGC is the most popular course in the area and for good reason. This course is a mostly open park style course with a beginner layout and a pro layout. The holes on this course range anywhere from two hundred and eight hundred feet with every disc golf shot required. Since this course is in a park, the upkeep is great. In warmer months, you can even enjoy time at the Splash Park, a ride on a miniature train, or a century old carousel.
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Stone Park DGC
172 Old Mill Rd., Rocky Mount, NC, 27804.
Rating: 3.4/5 (224 reviews)
Difficulty: 7/10 (beginner) 4/10 (Pro)
Time to play: 1.5 hours.
Average distance walked: 1 mile
Basket of note: Basket 17
Looking for a course that is wooded and open? Stone Park DGC is your best option. This course requires technical shots on tight lines in the woods, and some far but accurate shots on the open parts. If you’re a professional you shouldn’t have anything but a good time out here and if you’re a beginner to advanced player every basket will show you the gaps in your game. The distances you should be prepared to throw out here is anywhere from one hundred seventy-eight feet to four hundred.
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Farmington Park DGC
7432 Jessica Way, Rocky Mount, NC, 27803
Rating: 4.0/5 (410 reviews)
Difficulty: 10/10 (beginner) 7/10 (Pro)
Time to play: 2 hours.
Average distance walked: 2 miles
Basket of note: Basket 10 or 11
So, you’re a pro looking for a course that will make you feel like a beginner again? Farmington Park DGC is the best fit for you. This course holds the title to some of the hardest shots in the area. Be prepared to bring your best game along with a smile on your face. You’re going to need it. Pros that have played at this course have called it "deceptively difficult but fantastic." The great shots will be rewarded, and the not-so-great ones will be met with a splash or off the fairway in areas that really test your confidence. The distances at this course range from two hundred twenty-six feet to five hundred seventy.
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Nash Community College DGC
522 North Old Carriage Rd., Rocky Mount. NC, 27804
Rating:4.2/5 (270 reviews)
Difficulty: 8/10 (beginner) 5/10 (Pro)
Time to play: 1.5 hours.
Average distance walked: 1.5 miles
Basket of note: Basket 3
Looking for a course that can school you? Nash Community College DGC is your perfect choice. Most people will call this a disc golf course, but others will choose the word gorgeous. This course has it all, from long shots to ace runs. It’s a guarantee to have a great time out here. Be prepared to throw in the woods, in the open and most importantly, next to a fountain! Rumor has it that this course is so good some students get held back just so they can be close to it for another year. Distances ranging from one hundred and sixty all the way to seven hundred feet.
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Glover Park DGC
174 JW Memorial, Lloyd Park Dr., Nashville, NC, 27856
Rating: 3.2/5 (50 reviews)
Difficulty: 4/10 (beginner) 1/10 (Pro)
Time to play: 30-45 minutes.
Average distance walked: .75 miles.
Basket of note: Basket 18
So, you like aces? Look no further than Glover Park DGC, this nine-hole track is a great place to stop by and throw your entire bag at every hole just to hear some chains. Even though all the holes are pretty short the course still does require every shot type and might cause some big numbers on the scorecard with some very tight out of bounds all around the course. When you play this course be prepared to throw ninety feet to three hundred fifty feet.