Gaston Disc Golf Club

elcome!! Thank you for visiting the home of the Gaston Disc Golf Club! We are a social organization dedicated to promoting the game of disc golf in the community, as a great family outdoor recreational activity.

In February 2007, the 1st disc golf course in Gaston County opened at beautiful Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia, NC near the intersection of I-85 and Hwy. 321! The course is currently 18 holes, with the back 9 installed in late August '07. Hole #1 starts right in front of the clubhouse, check it out!

Check out our Courses page for more details!

We also have a great discussion forum, where members and guests can talk about club business, course plans, events, discs, and other things. If you would like to join the club as a paid member, click here.

Thanks again to Chuck Dellinger, Parks & Rec. Director for the City of Gastonia, as well as the entire Parks & Rec. Department for all their hard work in making the course so awesome!

We are currently in the process of adding content to all of the sections, so stop back in to check things out as we continue to build and grow.

2010 GDGC Club Memberships Available - Get a Bag Tag!!

On Saturday, March 6, the Gaston Disc Golf Club is held its annual Bag Tag Challenge Tournament at Rankin Lake Park! Turnout was great, everyone played hard, and the weather was great, with just enough wind to make it interesting. Starting out the year with the #1 GDGC Bag Tag (& a trophy to boot) is Brad Smith from Hickory with a great score of 54! Way to go, Brad!

For those of you who could not make it to the Bag Tag Challenge, don't worry you can still join the club and get in the game! Membership prices have been lowered this year to $8 for men, and $4 for ladies and juniors (<19). This gets you a cool numbered bag tag, as well as great discounts on discs, bags, clothing, and our weekly events and seasonal tournaments. For more information on how to become a member of the Gaston Disc Golf Club, head on over to our Membership page!

On top of this, if any previous/existing club members bring in a brand new member (someone who has never been a club member) at any point in 2010, they will receive $5 GDGC merch bux good towards discs, clothes, merchandise, or event entry fees! Bring 2-3 new members, and that's a free disc for you!

Q: What is disc golf ?

A: Disc Golf is a sport which has been around since 1975. It is popular across the country, especially in the Midwest and Great Lakes states. It is similar to golf, however instead of a ball and clubs, you throw specially made plastic flying discs - similar to frisbees yet heavier and more streamlined. Instead of a hole in the ground, the object in disc golf is to get the disc into a metal basket on a pole, over which chains are suspended to help slow the disc down.

Q: Who plays disc golf ?

A: Disc golf can be played by anyone, of any age from children to seniors. It is good exercise, but can also be taken at your own pace!

See pictures of people across the country playing disc golf!

Q: How do you play disc golf ?

A: Let us refer you to a couple of very good explanations of disc golf basics: here and here

Q: Where can you play disc golf ?

A: Check out our Area Courses links to find loads of great places to play.

Q: How much does it cost to play?

A: Almost all disc golf courses are in public parks and community centers, and are completely FREE to play at. There are no tee times, reservations, foursomes, or goofy pants required!

Q: Where do I buy discs ?

A: Locally, a wide selection of discs and equipment can be found at Gaston Bicycle Shop (316 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia 704-865-5471‎). We have links to several online disc merchants where you can get everything you need to get started, or to fill your bag.