Disc in the NY Times Travel section

[dagwood112]

Found this article while perusing the NY Times Travel Section, part of its '36 Hours in...' series, this one featuring Durham, NC. Nice to see some coverage in a national outlet.

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11. PUTTING AROUND

The sport of disc golf, which trades balls and clubs for plastic flying discs (Frisbee is a brand name) thrown at elevated baskets, has been increasing in popularity around town. One beginner-friendly course winds through the woods of Cornwallis Road Park (2830 Wade Road; free). If you already know what jump putts and anhyzers are, try the 22 professional-caliber holes of the challenging course at Valley Springs Park (3805 Valley Springs Road; free). Either way, expect to encounter tranquil nature and friendly locals happy to point you toward the next hole.

 

[bradharris]

Does this mean we're mainstream now?

 

[_MTL_]

Valley Springs is a cool course. Professional-caliber? A bit of a stretch.

 

[ohtobediscing]

Its the NY Times. They have a bit of an ego.

 

[BgWvDave]

Cuddos to Disc Golf and Durham, NC. exposure of any kind is good IMO. i still have not played Cornwallis. I need to check that one off soon.

 

[thruhiker99]

Valley Springs is a cool course. Professional-caliber? A bit of a stretch.

To the target audience, the blue tees at Valley Springs probably seem exactly as described. To the DGCR forum reader, probably not. It provides good contrast for comparison and decision-making to the average reader who might use this as somewhat of a guide to Durham.

 

[digital]

disc golf. a great tourist activity.

 

[ILER]

This is cool for sure.

 

[Mattallica]

To the target audience, the blue tees at Valley Springs probably seem exactly as described. To the DGCR forum reader, probably not. It provides good contrast for comparison and decision-making to the average reader who might use this as somewhat of a guide to Durham.

some of them blue tees ain't no joke!

 

[Dan H.]

It's always cool to see the sport getting media coverage in a positive way.

 

[Lewis]

Definitely good exposure. :thmbup:

 

[hophead]

To the target audience, the blue tees at Valley Springs probably seem exactly as described. To the DGCR forum reader, probably not. It provides good contrast for comparison and decision-making to the average reader who might use this as somewhat of a guide to Durham.

Valley Springs blue tees are without a doubt quite difficult. There are very few easy holes and most will really penalize an errant tee shot. Hole 6 is now longer with an elevated basket located on the large rock and the new long pad on 14 is much tougher than the old white. Plus the scenic new holes 19-22 (4more) are a really nice addition. A par 3 and three par 4's. Not sure of the record for blues but I'm not aware of anyone breaking 51 or 52.