International Disc Golf Center
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IDGC
If you want to take a trip to the center of the disc golf world, the International Disc Golf Center and the PDGA headquarters, in Columbia County Georgia is the place to go. The IDGC has 3 challenging, long disc golf courses that will test any player for distance and accuracy. The longest of the 3 is close to 2 miles of disc throwing, up and down big hills and through thick woods.
PDGA headquarters at IDGC
The IDGC is the location of the PDGA headquarters, 3 fantastic disc golf courses, and the steady Ed Headrick memorial museum. The cost for playing the courses is $8 per day for non residents. The cost for the museum is free. The center is open from 9A to 5P Monday thru Saturday, closed on Sunday. The courses are open from sunrise to sunset daily.
Lodging
there are several motels and hotels within about a half hour drive. There is a campground located in Wildwood park, which is adjacent to the IDGC. The campground is located on the 78,000 acre Clark Hill Lake. the lake offers fantastic fishing, swimming, and boating. The campground has 61 campsites, horse riding trails, boat launch, beach, picnic area, and 4 covered pavilions. Contact them at 706-541-0586. See the campground web site.
Steady Ed Memorial course
This course is the most scenic of the 3 courses and probably the easiest. The course is just under 8000 feet, with a par of 64. The course rolls through the woods and along the lake. There are multiple tee pads and pin locations. read reviews, from players, and look at the course map.
Video about the discs made with Ed's ashes
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The W.R Jackson Memorial course
This is the hardest of the 3 courses. The length is 9325 feet, with a par of 69. It's not as picturesque as The Ed, but it will wear you out. There is no water on this course, but it is one challenge after another up and down big hills, and through tightly cut fairways. Read Player reviews. See course map here.
the Jim Warner Memorial
Very hilly and heavily wooded course. Length is 7440 feet. This is the newest of the 3 courses, and falls in the middle for difficulty of play. This course is also very hilly and difficult. this course is sponsored by Discraft. Read Course reviews.
Conclusion
If you want to challenge yourself to 3 of the toughest courses in the world, at a great location, check out the IDGC in Appling Ga. Camp close by and spend some time on a beautiful lake that is full of great fishing. This is a place to put on your list of courses to play.
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