Disc Golf Course Opens At Payne Park

Watch out for flying saucers at Payne Park.
The city completed the installation of the Payne Park nine-hole beginner's disc golf course this week.
Bryan Moore, Florida's Professional Disc Golf Association state coordinator, a Sarasota resident, initiated the idea with the city to have a disc golf course at the park. The City Commission approved the funding, which will be under $10,000.
Players use a variety of sizes and weights of discs called a putter, approach and driver, and most people play with three to five discs. Serious players use a bag of 10 to 15 discs, according to Moore. You can pick these up at area sporting goods stores for $7 to $15.
Moore said in February he plans to bring Sun King Disc Sports into the mix by partnering with the Payne Park Skate Shop to sell discs and supplies.
The city also has a more

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