Just in time for summer, Wildcat Mountain's newest attraction opened the last weekend in June.

As the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) website explains, " Disc Golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status."

Disc Golf is played using a flying disc or Frisbee® but shares the same challenge of completing each hole using the fewest number of throws (or strokes) from a starting area (or tee) to reach and have your disc land in an elevated basket (or target). After a short chairlift ride and walk past the ZipRider start deck, players begin and progress down designated fairways that may be more recognizable during the winter skiing and riding season as Cheetah, Snowcat Slope, or Wild Kitten trails as you will see on this course map. Players make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed and the natural terrain, elevation changes, trees, and target locations can be challenging obstacles for the golfer.

Each player will receive a 3-disc rental set (or you may play with your own) comprised of driver, mid-range, and putter discs. Each hole will have a white tee for advanced players and a red tee intended for newbies and beginners. You'll find this is a little different from throwing the frisbee at the beach. You can warm up with a few shots before loading the chair at the practice basket located near the base of the Snowcat Triple chair.

Left:
A mid-range toss from the 6th hole fairway.

Bottom Left:
Short game approach to the basket on the 5th hole.

Bottom Right:
It is all smiles when throwing for par and completing 9-holes at the Wildcat Mountain Disc Golf Course.

WILDCAT MOUNTAIN
Route 16
Pinkham Notch, NH

Phone: 888.SKI.WILD
603.466.3326

This new sport is really growing in popularity. There are now over 1400 courses in the USA. There is definitely potential for league play, charitable tournaments, or a unique idea for a new activity for your next conference.

Be sure to include a day at Wildcat Mountain to enjoy some summer fun!