May 24, 2022 - Sports

Central Ohio's top 3 disc golf courses

Alissa Widman Neese

A red disc flies into a disc golf basket — Photo: Aram Boghosian/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Disc golf, an outdoor sport with little barrier to entry and plenty of distance between players, has experienced a popularity surge during the pandemic.

Want to give it a try? Here are Central Ohio's top three courses, per discgolfscene.com's online reviews. All are free to play.

1. Pickerington (No. 14 in Ohio)

1 course with 18 holes that's reservable for private competitions.
Simsburg Park, 625 E. Columbus St., Pickerington

2. Brent Hambrick Memorial (No. 16)

2 courses, 45 holes, with a waterfront view!
Hoover Reservoir Park, 4151 Central College Rd., Westerville

3. Eagles Nest (No. 24)

1 course, 18 holes, for players seeking a challenge.
Charles Alley Nature Park, 2805 Old Logan Rd. SE, Lancaster

Zoom out: In the mood for a road trip? The Columbus Dispatch compiled the state's top 30 courses.

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Central Ohio's top 3 disc golf courses

1. Pickerington (No. 14 in Ohio)

2. Brent Hambrick Memorial (No. 16)

3. Eagles Nest (No. 24)

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