Lawrence Leonardi

Introduction to Disc Golf Course Design Lawrence Leonardi

Sure, a monkey can design a disc golf course. But, what kind of quality will that end up being? Will it bring users back over and over again? Will there be major safety issues? How will users perceive the course? Most people will tell you if you build it they will come. But if they come and it isn't quality, then they will not return. Introduction to Disc Golf Course Design uses a combination of common sense, conceptual thought, and years of experience to deliver a modern-day approach disc golf course design. This book is intended to be used as a guide to help newer designers begin to visualize and hone their skills, teach good management practices, and help landowners to understand the importance of hiring a professional designer. If you are interested in disc golf course design and the sustainability of the sport, then this is the book for you. The disc golf revolution is in full swing. With the player base of the sport growing at 20 percent or better for the last ten years, the growth in the number of courses that can keep up with the newest technology and provide players with a competitive challenge lags behind. This book provides a baseline of information required to create a quality disc golf course that players will enjoy for years to come. Now is the perfect time to install a disc golf course on your park or property. Landowners and course designers alike will find this book an invaluable guide to their journey of creating a great course. This book is filled with decades of knowledge compiled from multiple senior designers throughout the United States. If you have interest in learning to design like the pros, or just want to understand the fundamentals of disc golf course design this is the book for you.