Tee Up! (No Clubs Needed)
Tra-la, tra-la … The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the grass is green. It’s time to get out on the golf course. The disc golf course, that is.
While there are lots of great golf courses and country clubs throughout this region, it’s easy to appreciate this new approach to an afternoon of golf. And fortunately, disc golf courses have been cropping up like weeds in the area; the newest is the Ingleside course at the Winchendon Community Park, scheduled to open this spring.
Picture the possibilities for your day out in the country: wooded hillsides; and “greens” situated atop large rocks, with spectacular country views.
Most of the current local courses are 18 holes, with pars ranging from 55 to 59 — and are easily played in under two hours when you head out with a friend for a sociable round. You won’t break the bank, either, since course fees range from free to somewhere under ten bucks for a full day of play.
Gear Up!
Okay, it’s tee time! Check out these local courses courses for an afternoon of outdoor fun.
Coggshall Park Disc Golf Course
Located at South Street, Fitchburg. This 18-hole course winds through the heavily-wooded park that covers 250 acres in the heart of the city. 5,278 feet, par 56.
Devens – The General, and The Hill
Located at Exit 37B (Jackson Road) off Route 2 at the former Fort Devens Army base. The Hill was created on an old military training hill, and is a wooded, rocky par 55 course of 4,645 feet. The General has longer holes, and is very hilly and wooded, so be prepared for some exercise! 5,689 feet, par 56.
Devens – The General, and The Hill
Located at Exit 37B (Jackson Road) off Route 2 at the former Fort Devens Army base. The Hill was created on an old military training hill, and is a wooded, rocky par 55 course of 4,645 feet. The General has longer holes, and is very hilly and wooded, so be prepared for some exercise! 5,689 feet, par 56.
Royalston Fish & Game Club Disc Golf Course
Located at 49 Main Road, Phillipston. A hidden gem north of Route 2, the course features primarily tight wooded holes, a “great deal” of elevation change throughout its 18 hole layout, and some baskets perched atop small, scenic cliff faces. Par 59.
Ingleside Woods Course at the Winchendon Community Park
Located at 86 Ingleside Rd., Winchendon. Scheduled to open in spring 2023, the course is expected to start life with nine holes. Other details are pending; visit the park on Facebook for updates.
