It seems to me that I am one of the few people on this planet that doesn’t enjoy playing golf. Okay—full disclosure: Beyond a few rounds of mini-golf, I’ve never even played real golf. It just doesn’t appeal to me.
But disc golf, on the other hand, seems like great fun, and after researching for this writeup, I’m thinking I just may give it a go.
As defined by the Professional Disc Golf Association (yes, that’s a thing), the game is “played much like golf except, instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc” and aim for an “elevated metal basket.”
Augusta is home to a couple of disc golf courses—and there are many others within a 30-minute drive. Frisbee on the fairway, anyone?
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Map of Augusta Disc Golf Locations
Check out these Augusta disc golf spots the next time you are looking for things to do near Augusta.
Augusta Disc Golf
Quarry Run is the 18-hole, par-71 course at Augusta Disc Golf, offering 6,223 feet of play; it is meticulously kept and has hosted the Maine Players’ Tour in years past. The owners have recently added a second 18-hole course, Ghost Tree, bringing even more fun to the table…er, green. There is a well-stocked pro shop on site, a nine-hole putting area, and a driving net (as you can see, many of the same terms are used in disc golf as in the standard game), and both courses are very affordable and family-friendly, offering a variety of wooded and open tees for all skill levels.
Location: 225 Hospital St, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Augusta Disc Golf
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Porcupine Ridge Disc Golf
Highly rated Porcupine Ridge is your other disc golf option if you’d prefer to stay within August city limits. Situated on 40 acres, this linear, 18-hole course offers intermediate and professional-level disc golf play on both open fields and in old-growth forested areas. The last hole is Porcupine Ridge’s “Signature Hole,” in which your disc must cross a brook and clear a substantial rise in elevation in order for you to sink the shot. Reviewers cite pristine upkeep, friendly staff, varied tees for all skill levels, and a top-notch pro shop.
Location: 860 Church Hill Rd, Augusta, ME 04330
Website: Porcupine Ridge Disc Golf
Burnsboro Disc Golf
Just 15 minutes from downtown Augusta, Burnsboro has been in business since 2001 and is one of the state’s oldest public disc golf courses. The friendly folks at this 18-hole, dog-friendly establishment work hard to keep it open all year long, using snowmobiles to pack and groom the course and good ol’ manpower to clear off tees and benches after every snow event (and in Maine, that’s often). If that isn’t dedication to the sport, I don’t know what is! Players describe the course as short but challenging—but varying tees make Burnsboro family-friendly, as well.
Location: Burns Rd, Vassalboro, ME 04989
Website: Burnsboro Disc Golf
CR Farm Disc Golf
Offering 21 Mach III baskets and level concrete tee pads, CR Farm is located just over 15 minutes from Augusta—well worth the drive if you’re looking for an affordable, well-tended, casual course. The staff clearly love the sport and their jobs, the pro shop has everything you could possibly need for your outing, and the prices are more than reasonable. You’ll find benches and trash receptacles at every hole, and there are even porta-potties on the course, so you don’t have to worry about hot-footing it all the way back to the beginning and holding up the game.
Location: 702 Lewiston Rd, West Gardiner, ME 04345
Website: CR Farm Disc Golf
DND Disc Golf
Friendly to families—including the furry, canine members—and family-owned, this 18-hole disc golf course opened in 1998 and is habitually and scrupulously maintained. Yet another location that’s open year-round, DND is less than twenty minutes from Augusta and is described by frequent players as the perfect mix of challenging, technical, and forgiving shots. Reviewers refer to the owners as wonderful, friendly people that adore both the game and their customers; they also frequently sponsor fundraisers for charities and local causes.
Location: 214 Philbrick Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
Website: DND Disc Golf
Acker’s Acres
Less than 25 minutes from Augusta, Acker’s Acres offers players two 18-hole wooded courses. The owners have made considerable effort to add elements of beauty, such as sculptures tucked throughout the courses, both of which are extremely well-landscaped and clean. There is a fantastic pro shop as well as Acker’s new full-service café, Another Par…and Grille; live music is sometimes on offer here, so be sure to check social media for updates and schedules.
Location: 180 Dingley Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
Website: Acker’s Acres
Pin High Disc Golf
This basic-basic, 18-hole disc golf course is open 24-7, and the low playing fee is paid via an honor-system box at the first tee. There is no clubhouse, pro shop, or snack bar, but the course is well-maintained, pet-friendly, and there are bathrooms on site. Loyal players that call Pin High their home course describe it as quick, technical, and clean.
Location: 504 US-202, North Monmouth, ME 04265
Website: Pin High Disc Golf
Angry Lobster Disc Golf
Built on the property of a historic farm, many of the features in the 7,089-foot, par 72 Angry Lobster course utilize objects—such as fieldstone from the farm’s rock walls—found during its construction in 2020. Angry Lobster is pet-friendly, and is open seven days a week from dawn until dusk; players can pay to play using the honor drop box at the pro shop. There are 18 holes, all with level, concrete tees, and bathrooms and drinking water are available onsite.
Location: 11 10 Lots Rd, Fairfield, ME 04937
Website: Angry Lobster Disc Golf
Quaker Hill Disc Golf
Quaker Hill is only a half-hour from Augusta and has options for disc golf fans; choose between the longer, 21-hole course that features 5,180 feet of par-70 play, or opt for the 18-hole version that offers a 60-par, 4,480-foot experience. The first nine holes are in open fielded areas, and the remaining 9 (or 12) are in woodsy terrain. And if you’re an early bird hankering for a round but the well-stocked pro shop (where you can rent discs as well as purchase them) isn’t open yet, there is a payment box for after (or before) hours.
Location: 395 ME-104, Fairfield, ME 04937
Website: Quaker Hill Disc Golf
Belgrade Lakes Disc Golf
Also only a half hour from the capital city, Belgrade Lakes offers two 18-hole, professionally designed courses that, between the two, accommodate players of all skill levels. At 4,215 feet, the Fox Run is a par-54 course that is perfect for anyone, no matter how long they’ve been playing. The 7,200-foot, par-58 Coyote Ridge course is far more technical, with four other skill- level options for less experienced golfers. Restrooms, drinking water, and a pro shop are available at Belgrade Lakes, and pets are welcome.
Location: 311 Mercer Rd, Rome, ME 04963
Website: Belgrade Lakes Disc Golf
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