Found this course while visiting SF. Had no clue it was there and I have visited SF many times. Easy course to follow on the front 9. Download U-Disc for a full layout. There are several different pin variations that are called out on the teepads at each hole. The back 9 are a bit trickier to locate so use U-Disc for assistance. Front 9 are fairly simple shots with lots of trees to get you cursing. The back 9 are a bit longer and more open. If you're a skipper, you won't do much here. In between the front and back 9 there is a location where discs are hungup for lost and found. Enjoy the views and watch out for walkers as they can walk right into your drive. FOOOOOOOOOOOOOURRRRRRRRRR! read more

This is a (somewhat) hidden gem within Golden Gate Park! It is a full, 18-hole disc golf course. Some people call it frisbee golf, however don't show up with a regular frisbee if you don't want to look like a noob. If you are a noob, that's ok. Just be respectful, and know there's a specific etiquette expected while playing. Similar to golf, you tee off with your disc, then keep shooting until you putt into the pin (basket). Grab some discs online or at a local shop before heading out! The course is perfectly nestled inside the park, near Marx Meadow and across from Lindley Meadow. There is a starting point with a hole #1, make sure you don't hop on somewhere in the middle. The course is maintained by the Club, and they do a great job of keeping it up and even adjusting the pins. Each hole has 3-4 potential pin locations, and the current one is marked on the little sign near the tee pad. Some of the pins are hard to see from the tee box, so it's helpful to be familiar with where you're shooting before you lose sight of your disc. It's super easy to lose a disc in the bushes or trees if it goes off path, so make sure you always keep an eye on your disc. Bright colors are always helpful when spotting lost discs. This course holds weekly and annual tournaments. The weekly doubles are on Tuesday, and singles on Sunday morning. People bring adult beverages and partake in the smoking of both cigarettes and cannabis. They recently removed trash receptacles at the holes, so whatever you pack in, plan to pack out. This goes back to being respectful of the course and land, don't litter or destroy anything. The lines can get pretty long if it's a weekend and the weather is nice, so anticipate a wait. If you go early or during non-peak hours, you can make it through the full 18 pretty quickly! read more

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I've been looking to frolf in Washington but all the locations are so far away. Randomly looked up frisbee golf during my summer in the bay and stumbled upon this lovely spot. Best part is that this is free! It gets pretty busy though so you might be waiting a while or feel pressured to hurry up. For me, since I was alone, I just went to an open net to practice throws. Didn't really play to get the full experience since I'm working in the Bay alone but was able to get a feel for the nets. I would come everyday if I were closer. It's just a nice, chill activity to do outside and enjoy the weather of California. The environment is great too because it's just nature, you get to appreciate greenery, and it feels pretty lively as there are others with volleyball set up or other outdoorsy activities. One complaint is that it's a bit hard to find each starting point (at least it was for me). You can rely on the map, but it gets annoying to check the map every time. Maybe I missed a few markers, but it wasn't always clear where to go after each net. But hey, it's free and public so I refuse to complain. read more

Golden Gate Disc Golf Course - Disc Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're looking for a fun outdoors activity in SF for family and friends - Golden Gate Disc Golf is a great place to start. You'll have to bring your own discs (though sometimes - people will set-up a makeshift area to sell discs on their own), but it's free - and you're welcome to bring whatever snacks and drinks that you like. With the recent warmer weather - Golden Gate Disc Golf can get a little crowded, but it's truly a phenomenal resource. People come from all over to play here. It's well maintained, there's great signage posted throughout the course, and it's hard to beat the classic moderate SF weather. Trust. read more

Well, if you are looking for something free and outdoors this might be a good thing to try out for you. I am a full blown rookie, so my turn on this course was a first time run. I was with someone that plays frequently. Like anything else the regulars can be a bit intense, but most were quite friendly offering tips and polite conversation without getting too close (of course). You can play solo or in a group and there was a board at the beginning of the course that lays out general guidelines. They also had spacing set aside for those in line waiting their turn to start playing. Whatever you pack in please pack out or dispose of in the appropriate bins, don't be a litter bug in the beautiful park made for everyone. Parking can get crowded on warm and sunny days, of course, the park is huge and there is more to do than just disc golf. On warm days it can in fact get pretty crowded like pre-pandemic days with people meeting in large groups, animals running about, public bathrooms in full swing, etc... so come prepared with your own sanitation if you are a cautious one. Not sure how many times I have been by this park and never even noticed this course tucked into it. Blends in quite well. Also if you are a newbie don't be afraid to yell incoming or something if your shot goes off course and towards someone's head! read more

I think this is one of the best courses I've played so far as far as how it's laid out and well maintained. Definitely popular which is nice to see so many out and enjoying the course. Not hilly, lightly rolling with lots of trees but super pretty. We lucked out on the weather after a particularly wet week of rain for sunshine to greet us for the day. It was perfect conditions and I'm sure that added to other people getting out and soaking up the beautiful day. My biggest gripe here is people would glom together in groups of 6+ which is rough to play behind. One group was even playing doubles with over 10 people. Everyone was friendly and let us play through some even offered us to join their group but we were happy to play through without any pressure of others waiting on us. I look forward to playing here again; I loved it! read more

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Such a nice free thing to do with friends and family. My complaint is that some of the grounds are pretty gross or sandy or blech. But I also understand that hello, it's nature. The courses are perfect distances and you don't get tired walking too much. They're all pretty close together. The "runways" are firm and nice cement. I'd highly recommend doing this because it's free, easily accessible, and part of the Golden Gate Park experience. I've taken several visitors and locals here and I have fun every time. read more

I love to take on new activities, especially those that are fun and get you out of the house on a nice day. Disc Golf is very challenging and fun, it's free to play on the course and discs can be very affordable. Here are few things I have learned about Disc Golf in the last couple weeks: 1.) Playing golf does not give you the advantage, playing with Frisbee discs is a completely new game. I'm still trying to get the hang of it, but at least I didn't injure anyone this time. I tagged someone in the gut last time, after they moved out of the way to avoid me. I'm a terrible shot and I admit it, but I'm getting better. 2.) The Disc Golf courses are really beautiful, I really enjoy walking around the park, the course is very scenic, especially when your disc floats into a bush and you have to play from there. Enjoy Nature! 3.) Disc Golfers are pretty laid back, they seem to enjoy themselves - music, drinks and even brought their pets. I met some pretty nice people this past weekend while out with my friend. They didn't seem to mind I was taking out one tree at a time with my disc. I really had a great time, especially since I wasn't keeping score. I'll get better as time goes on, as I do with any activity. I'll be out to play again in Golden Gate Park, so watch out for flying discs!! HEADS UP!!! read more

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Updating my review several years after my original rating. I just shot +6 which is decent, especially considering I previously averaged more than a boogie per hole. Dropped my rating only because I am comparing to other disc golf courses I've played. While it is fantastic, I reserve the 5 star ratings for those few courses that in my book one up this one. Overall a great course for the area and certainly one worth going out of your way to check out. Could be on the easy side if you are really good, but not a basic course. Beautiful walk through the park. Friendly locals. Pros: Beautiful iconic park. Easy parking. Relatively easy to navigate. Not overly challenging. Nice baskets and tee boxes. No wonky pinball / luck shots, though several holes will require methodical tree navigation. Lots of resting areas, so you can chill and play a relaxing round (see cons for how crowded it gets.). Location is fantastic and you could easily make an entire day out of GGP (much more than just the disc golf course.). Moderate elevation changes. Several holes with birdie attempts (great for someone with less than a 300' drive.). Great course maintenance. 3-4 pin placements per hole. Difficult to lose a disc on this course. Proper signage. Safety nets protecting tee boxes in danger zones. Cons: Very crowded. Be patient. A few holes share fairways with each other. The spinning pin placement selectors on the tee box signs were not all accurate. They may not update these. A couple holes have very elevated baskets, these are ok as a novelty item, but more than one really are not necessary in my book. read more

Outstanding disc golf course! The course is run by the local disc golf club and they have done a great job of keeping it fun, maintained, and original. The first couple of holes have quite a bit of trees, which can make it challenging, but very fun. My favorite were the back 9. They were unique and had some really fun shots and basket placement. All of the holes are set up to allow the basket to be moved to 3 different spots, so it is definitely re-playable. I stopped by twice while I was in town. The first couple of holes were really crowded. Most of the guys we saw, in front and in back of us, were pretty cool. We had one group who seemed to think they were pretty "elite" and gave a friend a hard time because he said it was his first time playing "frolf". Apparently your'e not allowed to call it frolf around them. The funny part was they really weren't that good and I was playing equal to them despite their "20+ years of experience" on me. Also, for those looking for discs, I'm sorry to say that the Purple Skunk Skateshop didn't have much of a variety of discs in. It seemed like they were phasing them out, but I might be wrong on that. I can't wait to come back and play through next time I'm in town! read more

The moment I threw my first disc, I was hooked! I remember every minute of it, an orange innova mid-range disc, with Kitty and Rich on a foggy Sunday afternoon. The Front 9 holes are great -- easy to follow and not too many obstacles (trees, hills, etc). It's pretty open, too so there's no worry about loosing your disc. The Back 9 is another story, but I like the rugged feel of it. I do not think the course is 100% done so I can't wait until it is. The favorite holes... 1 and 18, I usually try my hardest to get PAR for both holes. Wear comfortable shoes (lots of walking) that are easy to clean because of all the dust and dirt. There's no park ranger so feel free to drink. Everyone seem to be comfortable in carrying a bottle of beer in their hand as they walk off to the next Tee. I don't recommend going to play disc golf at night, even if there's still light out. Last Thursday, my roommate and I went to play and on Hole 4, there was this creepy guy standing between the trees. He was just standing still at first then I realized that he was doing something more... Ewwww. Gross, I know. Learned my lesson... never again at night. Disc golf has been our Sunday tradition, I'm addicted and I get really bummed out when it closes for renovation or tournaments. read more

Cool park to play at. The course is challenging but fun. Also nice to get out of the city for a few hours and be surrounded by the trees. We will definitely be back to play. read more

Golden Gate Disc Golf Course - The course is nice - Disc Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's the first course I ever played, but its still the best! Granted, I've only played one other course, but still! I never get tired of comin here. Every Thursday after work, I'm here. Usually with drink in hand. The course is very well laid out, with some pretty lengthy holes. Each tee has a little guide that shows you where the hole should be in case you can't see it. (On most holes, you cant see the basket from the tee) Only one that I can remember is graffitied up enough to be illegible. =/ It is very scenic, a great place to take your beer for a walk. It's a great course to learn on, with a midrange difficulty. Just about every single person we've come across on the course have been good people. There's one or two "pros" sometimes that take things a bit too seriously and come off a little dickish, but overall everyones cool, havin a good time. It's fun watching some of the guys come thru with bags STUFFED with discs, and seein how everyone throws. Most people have their own little pre-throw setup routine. Disc golf at GG Park is awesome. If you havent tried it, you should. It's the great outdoors, and "golf" with no green fees. Good cheap fun. read more

Golden Gate Disc Golf Course - On the course! - Disc Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

This course is pretty awesome. Clear directions as to where the basket is and where the next one starts. The people that volunteer to keep up this course sure deserve a PBR and a shot of Jameson for all the work that they do as I have never once seen the park in bad condition. If you are there towards nightfall watch out as it becomes extremely easy to lose your discs. read more

Golden Gate Disc Golf Course - Disc Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

Patrick Brown and the volunteer crew do a great job at making and keeping this one of the best courses in the country. It is absolutely breath taking. I allow myself one round for watching and then one for playing hard. When I travel up from Socal I makes sure to put aside enough time to play GGP. GGP is a well groomed wooded and meadows course. Teepads are concrete and provide exceptional grip. Pin position indicators at each tee are informative and accurate. Elevation of varying forms is a factor on nearly every hole. Locals here are a great bunch. It's "San Francisco", not San Fran, and definitely not Frisco. Leave your Dodgers cap at home. read more

Golden Gate Disc Golf Course - Climbing up to teepad 17 from the pin on 16 as the sun was breaking through the trees. - Disc Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of better courses I've ever been to. Obviously a beautiful setting but also the entire course has proper signage and is kept up very nicely. Coming from Los Angeles, most courses are confusing, have no grass, etc. so this one is a treat. Will definitely play this course every time I'm in SF. Do note that if it has rained the day before or night before, course may be super muddy so prepare for that (especially your shoes) read more

Golden Gate Disc Golf Course - Rolling Rock, a couple good discs and the pup - Disc Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

Kanye said it best... The good life, let's go on a living' spree Shit, they say the best things in life are free It was my first time playing disc golf (ever!) a few weeks ago and honestly, the course in GG park is so beautiful that it encourages even beginners to love the game. (+) each hole is unique and some are more challenging than others (+) the more advanced and skilled players are helpful with tips and patient, I had two different strangers give me pointers and one offered to join our game (+) there are bins at almost every hole so you can drink and dispose of cans and trash (+) parking was easy to find and navigate to and from the beginning and end of the course (-) bathrooms are scarce, bring hand sanitizer! (-) sometimes there might be a hold up at certain holes during peak days and times but overall, not a long wait read more

The course is awesome. So much fun on a sunny day. It's the ridiculous fools who take it over and don't allow people on the course OR the picnic tables that make it just plain silly. read more

I, and probably anyone who knows me, would not consider myself to be good at (any) sports. Possibly because I was a swimmer and dancer growing up, or maybe I'm not competitive enough - unless we're playing Gin Rummy or Deuces, then I'll woop your butt! But that doesn't stop me from trying many different sports / outdoor activities. Also, what I lack in general athleticism, I more than make up for with my winning personality and good sense of humor (because you better believe I get ripped on quite a lot). One breezy but sunny San Francisco afternoon I was invited to play Frisbee golf in GGP. I've never played and don't really excel at throwing a regular Frisbee, but I figured it sounded fun enough, and my friends always fill their backpacks to the brim with brewskies, sooooo, win win. We got out there after hitting up Sports Basement for our Frisbees. 18 holes rangning in difficulty level on a gorgeous course, you can't really go wrong. We all had such a nice time wandering through the course. Some people take it pretty seriously, bringing full bags of different Frisbees to use for different courses, but to each his own. We had fun just messing around and we let people pass us as they needed to. Very fun, love getting out to GGP. read more

Disc golf used to be part of my regular routine, but then I got a full time job, stopped going outside, and got fat. Fast forward to today, and I'm unemployed!! Yay!!! So for the first time in almost 3 years, I took my butt over to GGPark to play the now 18-hole course. I brought along a boyfriend who really didn't want to go, as he was pretty convinced he'd hate the experience.... The new course is incredible! It is filled with PLENTY of obstacles, which keeps you on your toes. The holes are always REALLLLLYYYYY far away too, which is usually a peeve of mine on some other courses. At least, maybe they just SEEM really far away because I suck. There are a lot of bushes and low-lying shrubberies, so keep an eye on where your disc lands! VERY important! I went on a Saturday around 4PM, and it wasn't all that crowded. And for the record, the apprehensive boyfriend is now a Disc Golf lover. He is actually better than me.... But I think that this new course being so beautiful and so well done is a big contributor to him loving the sport. If it were flat and wide open like in Millville NJ it would be a bore. I did see a lot of cans and bottles at the start of some of the holes, and that ain't cool. Just put it in your bag until you leave. Keep it pretty. OH, and if you lost your disc, please don't steal mine because I can't see it around the corner. And when I get to the spot to pick up my bright yellow disc which is all of a sudden gone and see you looking all sketch down in the valley, and ask you if you accidentally picked it up by chance (stressing accidentally so you know i wont be mad if you GIVE IT BACK) don't lie to me... read more

Just got back from celebrating Jono's birthday in Marx Meadow in GG Park, what a great location! I've played frisbee golf there before but this is my first picnic in the neighboring meadow. Parking was easy, we had two picnic tables, sun and shade, badminton, good company, and good food! Yummy wine and stuff too =) I was surprised to be the only one of our group that had ever played frisbee golf before! It's a fun game :) and I'm not a dork... This isn't the best course I've played but I believe it's the only one in the city. Yay GG Park Frisbee Golf! read more

It's up. It's Official. It's a great way to spend a few hours. 18 holes of pure disc golf fun, although I tend to spend more time searching for my discs in the tree's, bushes, plants...It's still all good and a great course. The front 9 is fairly easy. Good for beginners and pro's. The back 9 however is a completely different story. If it's your first few times, I'd recommend sticking to the front. The back is more technical and FILLED with bushes and tree's. Lots of prickly bushes too. Great place to find discs though. read more

Wow that was a blast. I must be a total noob considering I have never heard of disk golf. I like this more than golf because its in the woods. Its sort of like a hike/game which is awesome. Now if i could only learn how to throw straight I would be set. Went on a Tuesday afternoon and we had people in front and behind us the whole time. I bet it gets packed during peak hours. Only reason I say dont bring kids is because most of the guys were drinkn' smokn' straight west coastn' (all day!) I posted pictures and videos over at http://www.sanfrancisconoobs.com/07-22-2009/disk-golf-at-golden-gate-park/ read more

I think I may have discovered the dorkiest place in all of San Francisco. That place is the Frisbee Golf Course at Golden Gate Park. Lots of geeky types carrying custom disc bags full of colorful frisbees and taking the game of frisbee VERY SERIOUSLY. It's fabulous. Saturday was beautiful. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping and I was at home eating Cheetos and doing laundry. The boys made me leave my urban nest in the Castro to go on an expedition in the closest thing we've got to nature in San Francisco: Golden Gate Park. I showed up with beer and cinnamon buns. I thought it would be a good idea to get trashed and throw a frisbee haphazardly into the air and just watch it fall and see where it lands. Apparently, if you're incredibly uptight, the very sight of a small Asian girl carrying a beer and a motorcycle helmet in one hand and throwing a frisbee upside down (you know, just to see what happens) with the other, is like a complete mockery of your sport. Some highlights from Saturday: 1) This very serious frisbee guy interrupted our game at the 16th hole because he thought we were "too slow" and wanted us to step aside so he and his crew could go first. I now call him the Frisbee Bully. 2) Some hot chick hit me with her frisbee and my crew of funny and very pale straight boys proceeded to drool over her. 3) We almost bought some cheap beer and part of a banana from some guys who were selling food and drinks out of a cooler behind a big tree. Good times. read more

A fun way to spend the day. The 1-10 courses are for good for beginners. However, the other courses are difficult. A very eclectic group plays - older people, "hippies", "normal" people...The pair in front of us were openly smoking 421. It's def feels very San Franciscan when you play. read more

This is a really nice course and has a great setup. I love how it changes every now and how it stays clean from any litter. It's easy to lose your disc in all the green of the park, but that's half the fun.... The front 9 are great holes for a beginner and offer a great terrain for one to hone their skills. The back 9 are a bit more challenging and pose a couple of threats for new golfers, but its fun all the same. I would put 5 stars but the newer players have no sense of course etiquette and made my last game a little unpleasant. It took away the chill factor and was just not the same. There are a couple unspoken rules that I feel were broken the last time I went to the course: No one wants to get hit by a disc. This is why, if someone is still playing the hole, you wait for them to signal that they're done or wait till you see that they're gone. People kept throwing when it was evident that my friends and I were not done. I was almost hit. They didn't even yell "fore!" WAIT YOUR TURN While we were sitting at the launch pad, taking in the rare but wonderful SF weather, people would come by and throw without even saying anything to us. I understand you're trying to play your game, we all play at different speeds, but that's just inconsiderate. Back in the day everyone would wait, talk a little bit, and ask if they could play through. And you know what? yeah you can play through, thanks for asking, but NO people are just too good for it now. OH and if you're on a date with your girl, don't be trying to make out in the middle of a hole. First of all I'ma try to hit you, like not gonna lie. I may not throw that great, but your girl isn't even trying and then you're gonna try to make out ever 5 steps? AFTER you came and "cut" in line? Don't even. I'm afraid that the hippie atmosphere of the San Francisco Frisbee Golf course may become a frat boy atmosphere and lose all of its greatness. I hope it doesn't, I really do. read more

The Golden Gate Disc Golf Course is a wonderful course in one of the world's most beautiful parks. The design of the course makes the most of the land it has to occupy, and the entire facility is world class. The layout of the course flows in a large figure "8" looping counter-clockwise from Marx Meadow for the front 9, and then clockwise for the back 9. There is one large concrete tee and three pin positions for each hole, making the course extremely versatile. Signs on each tee indicate which position the pin is in that day, and best flight paths to reach it. The myriad pin positions allow for a wide variety of course layouts that will challenge beginner and pro alike. The densely wooded course has a high risk-reward factor, and caters to accuracy first, distance second. The "A" positions are the easiest, and when set in these positions most beginners will enjoy a par or three on a round of 18. Advanced players will be able shoot the "A" pins at five or six under a par of 54 on their first pass through the course. The "B" positions are slightly more difficult, giving beginners a taste of the importance of keeping drives in the fairways, and making accurate upshots. Advanced players will still find most of the B pins driveable, if you can hit the extremely tight windows. A score of two under par 54 on your first pass on the B pins would be a good round. The "C" pins stand for Championship. The C layout is not for beginners, and will frustrate most people who don't compete regularly in disc golf. An advanced player would be proud to shoot the C pins at even par 54. Because the C pins are so challenging, it is a rule of the San Francisco Disc Golf Club to only have the whole course in the C pins for competition. As a general rule, the club does not utilize the C pins on weekends in order to keep up the pace of play. The San Francisco Disc Golf Club (http://sfdiscgolf.org) spent 10 years proposing, raising the money for, and installing the Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course. They are solely responsible for maintaining it, so if you play the course pack out what you pack in, and respect other users in the park. If you are interested in taking up competition, the SFDGC hosts a friendly round of competition on Sunday mornings at 9am at the course. Entry fee is $5, and $4 of which goes towards payout, $1 goes towards the Ace Pool, which averages around $150. If you go on the weekend you'll find the course extremely crowded: it is San Francisco's only course. But a slow round of disc golf is still half as long as a fast round of ball golf. You can get around the course in about two hours. Far less on a weekday morning, when everyone else is working. Plan on bringing layers of clothing - the course is near the ocean, and gets heavy wind and fog. The temperature in July could be 70 degrees at noon, and drop to 54 when the fog rolls in. read more

This is one of the best disc golf courses in the Bay Area. I play it frequently. 18 holes weave through a wooded portion of Golden Gate park. All tees are concrete, well marked, & each hole has 3 basket positions. The course is reasonably challenging with a range of difficult and easier holes. My only complaint is that it can get crowded. The course's club is fairly active and will occasionally run tournaments that monopolize course play. They're not too nice about it either - there are some real a-hole regulars. Play during off hours and you will have a great time. read more

"Yay! I'm a fan!" You stand in line in anticipation of tossing your first disc... only to find out that fifty others are in front of you waiting to do the same thing... This is a small course in a sense that fifty people in one swoop is too many. If you can get in early enough then its fantastic! It is a scenic course, you feel trapped in the woods with lots of trees and birds (don't hit them, you lose points). It is well groomed for the most part but I will comment that those people that like to throw back a few beers while tossing- please clean up after yourself so that we can all have fun! read more

Beautiful course in a perfect location. What's better than stretching your legs, drinking some beers, and throwing some discs. The course is great for all skill levels. But please don't be lame and clog up the holes! Nothing sucks more than a group of douche bags, wandering about, yelling, and leaving trash. The course is maintained by volunteers only. PACK YOUR TRASH! (Including cigg butts!) And be respectful for the other serious players. read more

SF boast a very nice DG course. It's clean, the people are nice and the weather was amazing! A good mix of holes create a fun yet challenging course. My brother and I did end up Playing with a local to bad he was a D bag oh well still had fun. There were some elementary kids doing some community service by cleaning up trash on hole #2 very awesome kids! read more

Golden Gate Disc Golf Course - Disc Golf Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great course, well maintained, challenging,stunning location,lots of fun. It was a little crowded for a weekday afternoon when I played so I figure it could get a lot crowded on a friday-sunday type day. The laid back spirit of disc golf usually allows for most folks and dogs to not overstress the crowds and just relax and enjoy the game! I hadn't played disc golf in maybe 3 or four years, ( yeah I just spelled out one number and didn't spell out another so what), and now this course has me wanting to start playing disc golf all the time. People are very friendly and usually happy on a disc golf course, way more so than a golf course. The happiness factor may have something to do with the cost, this course is priced just right at FREE!!! Grab a Frisbee or get serious and grab some disc's and go play, you could probably even find some people to play with if yo can't rally up a posse to bring with you! Bring good vibes, a beverage or two, and maybe whatever you want! read more

I used to roll my eyes when some guy would mention frisbee football but if you've ever thrown a boomerang or an aboriginal non-returning hunting stick this sport is for you. A disk cost from $8 - $15 at sports basement and come in a couple aerodynamic designs that shoot far, straight, curvy, and short (called putters). My advice is to get a driver disk (Teebird for straight or Sidewinder for more angled throws) and just wail it to the basket. Bring an extra in case you loose one in the brush of course. Because this course is so hilly expect to get your exercise. Each basket has its own level of par and it generally takes three or four beginner throws to get your disk in the basket. It's great fun on your own or with a couple buddies. There are a few basic rules: no littering, wait your turn, let solo players play through. You can also contribute to the Disk Golf Association of SF to maintain the course. Everyone you meet is pretty friendly and at times a course member will be at the picnic table at Marx Meadow near hole #1 to sell some discs or maybe a beverage. The major downer are the stoners and drinkers who walk around like old men. Some members on the course (not all) have a tendency to be tools about shit. Tournaments are occasionally held there and the jerk-off meter goes way up with the folks who actually think this is a sport. It's good exercise if you run the course and don't take 5 minutes to think about your freaking shot so just throw the damn thing. :) read more

I've only been to two disc golf courses (this one and the Aquatic Park in Berkeley), but the Golden Gate park rocks. I've played here twice in the past two years. Both times were on Saturday mornings. There was usually a short wait for the hole in front of us, which was totally reasonable (and gave us the chance to finish the perhaps-alcoholic beverages we brought with us). The park seemed newbie-friendly. There were lots of parties that were clearly playing for the first time, but they didn't seem to hold up the flow. The course itself is enjoyable. There's a lot of variation in holes. You'll be contending with eucalyptus trees a ton, but there's a nice mix of super-wooded vs open vs terrain holes. Course maps are available online. The course itself was really well-kept. This is totally dog-friendly. I brought two dogs off-leash the second time around after seeing several parties do it the first time around. In short: a great place to play, especially if you're new to disc golf. Bring beer and dogs! read more

A nicely maintained, if somewhat crowded 18-hole disc golf course. This course is good for beginners such as myself, with a mix of easy and difficult holes as well as a surprising variation in terrain. Even better, compared to other courses (Berkeley Aquatic Park and the Stafford Lake Course in Novato), there are relatively few places to completely lose a disc, which is also important to a novice like me. Located on the northern side of the park, around 25th Avenue and Fulton, it is easily accessible by both public transit and car. There aren't any stores nearby, so it's wise stock up on beer and snacks beforehand. There are usually many other Frisbee golfers ("Frolfers"), some of whom are excellent and will want to play through, but many of them will also be happy to give you advice on your technique. All in all, it's a perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon when you want to be outside but not leave the city. read more

A very good course for anyone with a decent amount of experience - some of the holes are pretty tricky and I see newer players get a little discouraged. Disc golf in general is a great free/cheap activiity and this course in particular is a nice mix of distances, hole layouts and challenges. I shot +2 yesterday which is my course record. 4 stars because it's a little overcrowded at times and I want McLaren park's course to open up. read more

It's hard to decide whether I'm worse at golf or Frisbee golf. But I've realized that they can both be fun, even if you're game consists of one mulligan after the next. It actually was quite amusing to see all the similarities between an actual golf course and this one. People use drivers and putters and even carry a beer in hand while they play. Some players are clearly dedicated to the sport and others are recklessly flailing their Frisbee about the course. I won't tell you which one of those I am! If you've never been, it's worth checking out and enjoying a little hike through the forest of GG Park. read more

This course is beautiful -- which isn't surprising considering it's located in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. I learned to play on this course (so I'm sure my review will be a tad bit bias) and as such, would rather play here then any other course. The holes vary in difficulty, which is a good thing, because you never feel to challenged/or, alternatively, not challenged enough. The course is well-maintained by the local disc golf club, and due to the resident trash ladies who pop out of bushes asking for your discarded beer cans. There are well laid out paths that wind through the course, keeping you (mostly) out of harms way. And each tee has maps alerting you of the current basket's location. I love this course, and I'd like to see all of you out on it. TL;DR -- Beautiful course, well-maintained, perfect place to drink/smoke and hurl discs into the wilderness. read more

Love playing here!! This course is tuff and fun at the same time!! It's just beautiful being in a park I grew up in as a kid!! Don't let this course fool you!! The wind will come in and pull your disk way right!! Or is that the Disk gods?? Lol I say everyone needs to play this awesome course. It's worth the drive the time and the food possibility are amazing!!! Do it.. have fun and play on!! read more

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Many moons ago, a good friend of mine and I spent a raucous evening barhopping in SF attempting to meet temporary acquaintances for the night's respite. Ultimately, we failed at courting a fine couch to sleep on, and instead slept in my car. Why? Because we had to play Frolf in Golden Gate Park. This was long before the renovations, and the course was 9 holes plus a few extra 'object' holes. The full 18 featured here is among the finest assembled in the Greater Bay Area. Plenty of trees, long drives down gradual slopes for epic distance shots, and 3 pin placements per hole. It is one of the most well-maintained and protective (of the foliage and the grounds) courses in the state. The only downside is the growing constituency of frolfers, in large groups. Last I was there, it took about 2 hours to play the front 9. This is Frolfing at its finest. It lacks the fear the Berkeley Marina and the day trip to De La Veaga. Check out the course directory for other great locations! http://www.pdga.com/course_directory read more