Disc Golf…not just for hippies anymore

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Disc golf is no longer just the hippie-loving pastime it was at times known for.  It’s growing into a larger national sport that is amazingly addictive and approachable for really anyone -- men, women & kids alike.  It’s a great activity for the solo traveler or the full family to check out on your visit to Tybee.

Tybee added its own disc golf course at Jaycee Park around two years ago (note the lighthouse in the background!), and the city has been a great support in seeing the course develop.  One of the great aspects of disc golf is that is it a very social sport, and any day of the week, you’ll see many groups and individuals alike throwing at Jaycee Park – and most are always open to having new players join them, beginners and experienced alike, and help pass on their tips and advice.

We here at TIMS have embraced the love of the game – even adding it to the business name! – and continuously encourage everyone to try out this fun pastime. Anyone interested in learning more about the sport can swing by our north shop and chat with our in-house DG gurus Ricardo & Mark, and they can explain the course and how to pick out discs.

For those already with a bit of experience under their belts, Tybee’s course is a Par 3 with technical challenges including tree lines, water hazards, and left/right-handed obstacles.  There are 9 baskets throughout the park with two tee pads per, creating an 18-hole course.  While all 18 tees can be completed under 2 hours, you’ll often find the addictive nature of the game calling players to go more than one round in a day. And if one is enough, you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation on the beach after :)