I have a small park (7-8 acres, woody, decent elevation) in which I am working on a course. It isnt really a DG area, but could get a little play. I could make 6 decent holes (alt tees to get to 18) or 9 so so ... par 2 type putter type holes. Either layout would most likely be approved by the city.

My question is - Are there any good non 9-12-18 hole courses out there and is this something I should consider? I may be able to get a little more land at a later date... but this is up in the air at this point.

Get it going and go ahead with something new. If the parks department will support you, jump on it however you can.

This wouldn't be the most popular opinion, and it doesn;t lend itself to tournaments or busy courses, but layout those 6 baskets and don't just do alternate tees from the same general area, lay out a course that throws at the same basket from 3 completely different directions, i.e. 6 baskets but 18 playable holes. I've played quite a few private courses like this and they work out real well. This is also something I plan on doing when I buy my own property and build my own course. I'll only place 9 baskets or so in prime green locations, but I'll throw at them from all directions.

This is exactly what I did on my land. I have 3 baskets with 3 fairways going to each one, using a total of about 5.5 acres.

Works fine on private property where you can control the use. Unfortunately, it has no place whatsoever on a public property course.

For the project at hand, it seems like the best bet would be to put in some short holes for a beginner course, or nothing at all. Not every parcel is suited for disc golf.

I'd rather play 6 good holes than nine so so holes. As long as the 6 hole layout doesn't have crossing fairways, i'd go for it.

We set up temporary 6 hole courses all the time in town, and play them for league and what not.

dont be afraid of a 9 hole birdie fest. we need those courses! they are great for begnners (gropw the sport) and awesome for more advanced players working on short/up games. a well rounded DG course lineup should include a few of these in every region. they are invaluable and underrated.

But they need to be laid out challenging approach shots, not just a series of Ace Runs.

dont be afraid of a 9 hole birdie fest. we need those courses! they are great for begnners (gropw the sport) and awesome for more advanced players working on short/up games. a well rounded DG course lineup should include a few of these in every region. they are invaluable and underrated.

There is a ridiculously short nine holer around here. My family plays it to practice those upshots you have to get close and those long putts you want to give a chance but still be able to make the comeback putt. We usually have the place to ourselves. It is like our private short game practice facility. Then if we want to practice longer throwing, we have a safari course there that has some longer holes.