Glow discs, like these, are one way to play night golf. Having LED lights on the disc is another.
By Andre Fredrick — Rattling Chains staff
One of my fondest disc golf memories has to be visiting Minnesota and playing my first round of night golf.
It was a defining moment that changed my feelings about the sport. If you haven’t tried it, you should. If you have, you still might find this guide helpful on your next nocturnal outing.
Night golfing can be a frustrating experience for those who are under-prepared.
Preparing for a throw during a night-golf outing. (photo by Michael Owskey).
I realized this after losing a friend’s glow disc and spending 45 fruitless minutes searching for it before calling it a night. I never found the disc. A sour experience can easily turn even the most enthusiastic of us off of night golf.
When done right, playing at night can be one of your most memorable disc golf experiences, so let’s get you prepared.
First, you need a course that allows for night play.
For example, my local course closes at dusk and enforcement is pretty heavy. As much as I have been tempted to sneak out and try to play a round after hours, trespassing is never a good idea. So don’t do it. Check with city or state offices to see if public courses are open after dark to make sure you’re allowed to be out there. If your local course is privately owned, check with management to see if it’s something they support.
Now that you’ve avoided a trespassing charge, remember safety. This list is by no means definitive, but the following items are good to have.
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