DISC GOLF COURSE DESIGN IN SPAIN
Turn your land into a disc golf destination
Do you manage a campground, resort, ski area, or property with land available?
At MAD Disc Golf, we design safe, engaging courses tailored to each setting. We help you turn part of your property into a new outdoor activity, with opportunities to attract visitors and generate additional revenue.
From course design to equipment, installation, and getting your course up and running.
A new use for your land
Disc golf brings sport, nature, and recreation together in an activity that people of different ages and experience levels can enjoy.
It does not require large buildings or traditional sports facilities. Suitable land, a well-designed layout, and quality baskets can create an experience that encourages visitors to stay longer and return.
You do not need to be a disc golfer to add this activity to your business. We can help you explore your property's potential and develop a project tailored to your needs.
What types of businesses is it suitable for?
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Campgrounds, resorts, and adventure parks
Add a new activity to facilities that already welcome visitors.
Disc golf can complement your recreation offerings, make use of available land, and create new revenue opportunities through course fees, equipment rentals, or events.
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Ski areas and mountain resorts
Make use of your facilities during the snow-free months.
Disc golf can be adapted to suitable mountain terrain and, where conditions allow, integrated with lifts, hiking trails, and other summer activities.
Give visitors another reason to come to your facilities and use your existing dining and recreation services.
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Rural properties and accommodations
Set your accommodations apart with an activity your guests can enjoy without leaving the property.
A disc golf course can be an additional attraction for families, groups of friends, and players looking for destinations where they can enjoy their sport.
You can also explore opening the course to outside visitors for an admission fee.
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Private landowners
Do you have a large plot or property with land you rarely use?
You may be able to turn part of that space into a disc golf course.
You do not need to have an established tourism business to get in touch. Send us your property's location and tell us what you would like to achieve.
How can a disc golf course generate revenue?
There is no single business model. The best option depends on the location, type of property, and services available.
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Daily course access
For private facilities, one possible benchmark is €5–€10 per person per day, allowing visitors to play one or more rounds.
The final fee will depend on the course quality, demand, location, and services offered.
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Accommodations and tourism
A disc golf course can be another attraction for a rural guesthouse, campground, or resort.
Players also travel to discover new courses. If your property offers accommodations, you can create packages or experiences for these visitors.
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Food, rentals, and retail
Not all revenue needs to come from course fees.
You can offer free or reduced-price access and complement the experience with food, drinks, disc rentals, starter sets, and souvenirs.
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Events and tournaments
A suitable course can host introductory sessions, corporate activities, player gatherings, and competitions.
MAD Disc Golf can help you organize these activities and explore the possibility of hosting regular events at your facilities.
A disc golf course does not have to operate as a stand-alone business. It can also add value to an existing one.
How many holes does a disc golf course need?
Variety is a fundamental part of the experience. It is not just about how many baskets you install, but how many different shots and layouts you can create.
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6 baskets — Making the most of smaller spaces
When space is limited, six baskets can offer a good experience with multiple tee locations.
With two different tees per basket, you can create 12 playing combinations. With three, up to 18.
Smaller installations may also be worth considering on certain properties, provided the design delivers a useful, safe experience.
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9 holes — An excellent starting point
Nine holes offer a complete, varied course suitable for beginners, families, and regular players.
This is an appealing option for rural properties, accommodations, and tourism businesses with more limited space or budgets.
The design can also include different tees or allow for future expansion.
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18 holes — Our preferred option when the land allows
If you have enough space and budget, we recommend exploring an 18-hole course.
It offers greater variety, more capacity for players, and better opportunities to organize events and competitions.
In areas where disc golf is still relatively unknown, we recommend a beginner-friendly course, adding longer tees where space and budget allow.
Our goal is not to install as many baskets as possible, but to create the best course for your land and future players.
How much land do you need?
There is no single number of hectares that works for every project.
Available space, terrain, vegetation, elevation changes, paths, access, and surrounding activities all play a role.
Land with trees and elevation changes can offer interesting holes without requiring long distances. In open spaces, greater separation may be needed to maintain safe playing areas.
Safety comes first
Good design must account for errant throws, path crossings, pedestrian visibility, and separation from other activities.
We do not design courses we consider unsafe. If a property has significant limitations, we explore alternatives or advise against installation.
Relatively straightforward maintenance
Disc golf does not require perfectly green grass. Natural vegetation is part of the experience, and irrigation systems or fertilizer are generally not needed to play.
What matters is keeping playing areas accessible, managing vegetation that makes discs difficult to find, and inspecting the facilities regularly.
As a guideline, grass around 10–15 cm tall provides comfortable playing conditions in many areas. At approximately 25 cm, it is usually time to mow, although needs vary by property.
Some sites may need selected throwing corridors cleared or occasional pruning, always with the appropriate permissions.
How much does it cost to create a disc golf course?
Every property is different, but some investment examples can help you assess the possibilities for your project.
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9 baskets with professional course design
From €6,000*
Includes nine permanent baskets, equipment delivery, a site visit, and professional course design.
We mark basket and tee locations on site using flags or paint.
Does not include labor, basket installation, tee construction, or permanent signage.
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18 baskets with professional course design
From €10,999*
Includes eighteen permanent baskets, equipment delivery, a site visit, and professional course design.
We mark basket and tee locations on site using flags or paint.
Does not include labor, basket installation, tee construction, or permanent signage.
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18 holes for self-installation
From €25,000*
For owners who already have their own staff, equipment, or contractors.
Includes baskets, signage, artificial turf tee surfaces, design, maps, and two days of technical installation supervision.
The client is responsible for carrying out the construction work and supplying construction materials.
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18-hole turnkey course
From €60,000*
A reference full-service solution for projects in the Madrid area.
Includes 18 baskets, 36 tees with their surfaces, signage, design, and installation within the package scope.
The final quote depends on the terrain, access, location, and work required.
A project tailored to your needs
Not every property needs the same equipment. Hole map design and printing, tee signs, sign structures, course information boards, and installation work can be quoted separately.
We can supply the equipment and design the course so the owner can carry out the installation with their own resources.
Indicative prices include VAT. The scope of each option, travel, and final terms will be confirmed in a quote.
Much more than installing baskets
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Design and planning
Site assessment, hole layouts, tee and basket locations, safety, and opportunities for expansion.
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Equipment supply
Permanent baskets, signage, tee surfaces, course maps, and equipment for players.
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Installation and guidance
We can mark locations and guide the owner's installation team. We also assess projects requiring full installation.
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Getting your course up and running
Advice on course fees, rental equipment, starter sets, and products for your on-site shop.
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Promotion and visibility
Help adding your course to UDisc and other specialist directories so players can discover it and plan their visits.
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Events and ongoing activity
Organization of introductory sessions, opening events, private activities, and tournaments. At suitable facilities, we can also explore partnerships for regular competitions.
We can support you from the initial idea through to course operation, with services tailored to each project.
Experience with real projects
Our experience combines course design, installation, collaboration with public organizations, and private facility development.
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Madrid, Spain — Universidad Complutense
A public space for sport and community.
Development of a course on university land through a project undertaken with Madrid International Disc Golf (MIDG), supported by Universidad Complutense and funded by the Paul McBeth Foundation.
The work included the project proposal, course design, and volunteer work on installation, tees, and signage.
The course is now used for recreational play and community activities.
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Cyprus — Private pay-to-play course
Disc golf within an existing sports facility.
A commercial nine-hole project added to a private property that already offered golf and footgolf.
An experience directly relevant to our approach for rural properties, resorts, and private operators looking to expand their activities.
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Seneca, United States — Municipal project
From underused land to a disc golf course.
A project developed in collaboration with local government, sponsors, and volunteers.
The work included course design, securing funding and sponsors, and building the facilities.
The course is part of the local disc golf scene and hosts competitions.
These three projects represent different development models: public, private, and community-led.
Disc golf for municipalities and public spaces
New opportunities for underused land
Not every public space is suitable for a disc golf course. Busy parks, paths crossing throwing areas, or limited visibility can present significant safety concerns.
However, underused municipal land can offer excellent possibilities.
Recreation areas on the outskirts of town, large green spaces, and certain reclaimed sites can become places for recreation and physical activity, provided conditions and permissions allow.
A free-to-play course can benefit residents, broaden local sports offerings, and give visitors another reason to explore the municipality and its local businesses.
We help assess locations, design courses, supply equipment, and prepare proposals for public organizations.
Have an idea? Let's talk.
You do not need a fully defined project or an understanding of every technical detail.
If you have a property, plot of land, or facilities where you think a disc golf course could work, tell us about it.
Send us the location and a brief description. We can carry out an initial review using the available information and images, then discuss the possibilities with you.
MAD Disc Golf · Disc golf course design in Spain
We also consider projects in Cyprus, Greece, and other destinations, depending on each facility's characteristics and needs.