^Honorary Mention: Sunlight Mountain, CO. Photo Credit: @cmonaco on UDisc
My obsession with playing disc golf during the spring, summer, and fall is constantly growing. I just can’t get enough of it.
It’s also pretty fitting that American ski resorts are home to some of the best disc golf courses in the entire world. It’s how you say…Â magnefique!
In fueling my obsession, I’ve taken it upon myself to research the ski resorts with the top disc golf courses in the country according player ratings posted to UDisc. You can read more about UDisc here.
Check out the list I’ve curated of the top disc golf courses according to player ratings on UDisc. Enjoy!
*All ratings are based on a scale of 1-5 stars. Tiebreakers decided by number of ratings posted to UDisc.*
10. Aspen Mountain, CO
^Credit: @yarg87 on UDisc
Rating- 4.2
Number of ratings- 97
Holes- 18
Cost- Free to play. Must purchase lift ticket to ride gondola.
Description: “Play one of the world’s highest official disc golf course — it’s a hike, and a game, in one fun outing! The top 9 holes are ideal for casual disc golfers, but if you want a challenge, add on the infamous back 9 for a full round of 18.”
9. Jay Peak Disc Golf, VT
^Credit: Jay Peak Resort
Rating- 4.3
Number of ratings- 50
Holes- 18
Cost- $7 adults, $5 children
Description:Â “Built in the summer of 2017, the design includes sweeping panoramic views, elevation change, wooded and open holes, water hazards, and some interesting features that only Jay Peak can provide.”
8. Magic Mountain National, VT
^Credit: @mattcote on UDisc
Rating- 4.3
Number of ratings- 253
Holes- 18
Cost- $10
Description:Â “Disc Golf is one of the fastest growing sports, and Magic Mountain has the challenging topography perfect set-up for New England-style disc golf courses. Come out to the mountain this summer and enjoy our full 18-holes championship course through crisscrossing open trails and wooded glades, with about everything nature has to offer in between.”
7. Kirkwood Mountain Resort, CA
^Credit: @rufferthanstuff on UDisc
Rating- 4.5
Number of ratings- 196
Holes- 18
Cost- FREE
Description:Â “Praised by visitors and locals alike as one of the West Coast’s most challenging courses, our 18-hole course weaves through the trees and over mountainous terrain at 7,800′. The course has something for everyone with a wide variety of terrain and distance challenges.”
6. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, NM
^Credit: @doctorum94 on UDisc
Rating- 4.5
Number of ratings- 226
Holes- 20
Cost- FREE
5. 10-3 at CB (Crested Butte), CO
^Credit: @chambersb on UDisc
Rating- 4.6
Number of ratings- 131
Holes- 18
Cost- Free to play. Can purchase lift ticket to avoid hiking.
Description:Â “Spectacular mountain disc golf. The course is designed for players of all abilities, although keep in mind that it covers a large area and you will need to be prepared for mountain terrain. Beautiful views and lots of elevation. Lift or 45 min. 1000′ vertical hike to 1st tee.”- DG Course Review
4. Arapahoe Basin Disc Golf Course, CO
^Credit: @ladybreww on UDisc
Rating- 4.6
Number of ratings- 553
Holes- 20
Cost- FREE
Description:Â “Come play on the best, most adventurous disc golf course in Colorado. Explore our 20-hole course (all holes are par 3) covering just over 2 miles of our lower mountain. It’s free to the public and open 7 days a week.”
3. Solitude Mountain Resort, UT
^Credit: Solitude Mountain Resort
Rating- 4.7
Number of ratings- 368
Holes- 27
Cost- Free. Can purchase lift ticket to avoid hiking.
Description: “Disc Golf at Solitude is a great option to enjoy the outdoors at a casual, relaxed pace with friends. Starting at 9,000 feet, Solitude’s 18-hole course is one of Utah’s finest high-altitude courses.”
2. Fox Run Meadows (Smugglers’ Notch, VT)
^Credit: @wishbone89 on UDisc
Rating- 4.8
Number of ratings- 1,529
Holes- 18
Cost- $10 per round reserved / $12 per round in person
Description:Â “Built as a 9-hole addition to Brewster Ridge in 2014, Fox Run Meadows was expanded to 18 holes in 2017 for the Green Mountain Championship, sponsored by Discraft. Featuring open, grassy fairways, and boundary markers surrounding each hole, Fox Run provides lots of room to really let those discs fly! Multiple tee boxes allow players to choose their difficulty, and stunning views of the local mountain range provide the perfect backdrop to an amazing and challenging course.”
1. Brewster Ridge Disc Golf Course (Smugglers’ Notch, VT)
^Credit: @nickhover802 on UDisc
Rating- 4.8
Number of ratings- 1,937
Holes- 18
Cost- $10 per round reserved / $12 per round in person
Description:Â “Opened in summer 2013, Brewster Ridge is Smuggs traditional wooded disc golf course. With four tee boxes per hole, players may choose their own difficulty level, ranging from beginner to pro. Featuring tunneled fairways, challenging yet fair rock wall boundary lines, and a beautiful Vermont wooded landscape, Brewster Ridge is a perfect choice for all ages and abilities!”