Saskatoon disc golfers fling shots on new course

After much anticipation Saskatoon disc golfers finally had the chance to throw at some new baskets on Sunday.

Close to 70 players came to Donna L. Birkmaier Park to be the first ones to try out a new disc golf course slated to officially open later this summer.

• Saskatoon in line for a second disc golf course

Disc golf is played like traditional golf but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. One stroke is counted each time the disc is thrown and the goal is to play each hole in the fewest possible strokes.

The second course in the city has been in the works since early spring and after extensive planning, mapping and consultation, the city and Saskatoon's Ultimate Disc Sport Society (SUDS) selected Donna L. Birkmaier Park on Taylor Street just east of Boychuk Drive as the new site.

Gophertown Disc Golf hosted Sunday's event as a fundraiser to raise money to finalize the installation of the new course.

The group was able to raise about $1,500.

• New course to satisfy disc golf demand in Saskatoon

Currently Diefenbaker Park in the city's Exhibition neighbourhood is Saskatoon's only disc golf course, established in 2005. Surrounding communities including Vanscoy, Martensville, North Battleford and Watrous have disc golf courses.

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