Semaphore Disc Golf at Glanville Golf Course

Glanville Golf Course is Adelaide's very first golf course to welcome the fun, outdoor sport of disc golf, a game suitable for people of all ages, abilities and interests.

What is Disc Golf?
Disc golf is a game of skill and strategy, the aim being to throw your disc from the tee pad into the disc catching basket (hole) in the least number of throws. As the name implies, the aim of the sport is very alike to a game of regular golf, in that players aim to score in as few turns as possible, similar to pars in a golf course.

Why play Disc Golf?
Disc golf is a healthy recreational activity that provides upper and lower body conditioning, aerobic exercise, and mental stimulation. Concentration skills expand by mastering shots and negotiating obstacles. Players of limited fitness levels can start slowly and gradually increase their level of play.

With similar rules to traditional golf, players throw specially designed golf discs from a tee area into an elevated target basket. It can be enjoyed both individually as a recreational sport and played casually with family and friend.

Semaphore Disc Golf offers Par 3 Disc Golf. All 9 holes are Par 3 following the same layout as our traditional golf course, making it possible for disc golf and traditional golf to play alongside each other or together in groups of two or four players.

Types of Golf Discs

A golf disc is like a Frisbee in the principles of flight, although it’s smaller diameter, shallow depth, weight distribution and edge design allow a golf disc to cut through the air more efficiently. When compared to Frisbee, a golf disc travels faster and farther which may make it more difficult to control.

Choosing the right disc for a child or beginner makes a big difference in their success and first impression of disc golf. The ultimate beginner set-up is a three-disc set that includes a driver, mid-range, and putter.

Putters

These discs are the most like a traditional Frisbee in both shape and flight. They typically have a round edge and are dome shaped. They fly at slower speeds, have a controllable straight flight, and are ideal for putting and accuracy shots around the green. They can be used for both throwing and putting.

Mid-Ranges

These have a slightly sharper edge than putters and are used for controlled shots that require more speed and distance than can be achieved with a putter. Mid-range disc offers the most versatility when teaching a class or just starting out with one disc.

Drivers

These are the fastest-flying, sharpest-edged discs in the disc golfer’s bag and require the most advanced technique to throw properly. Beginners are generally advised to avoid these discs until they have become proficient at throwing putters and mid-ranges.

The beauty of disc golf is that it only takes one disc to play. You can use the Mid-Ranges Golf Disc and you’re set to start learning and playing disc golf.