MINNEAPOLIS — July 9, 2026 — UDisc, the leading disc golf course directory and smartphone app, has released its list of the 50 Best Short Disc Golf Courses for 2026. These locations put disc golf’s value as an accessible outdoor activity front and center, with data-driven rankings that showcase the top places for families and people of all ages to get outside and active in under an hour.
Short disc golf courses are built at twice the rate of their longer counterparts, but they aren’t usually recognized for their impact on community-level recreation. This list seeks to change that.
Celebrating short disc golf courses is also a key component of UDisc’s mission to empower the world to play more disc golf. Headlined by Maine’s Sabattus Disc Golf Center, the list includes venues in 10 countries and 19 U.S. states and comes amid a surge in the game’s global growth: Disc golf participation has jumped roughly 86% since 2020, with over 17,000 courses now spanning nearly 100 countries worldwide, according to UDisc’s 2026 Disc Golf Growth Report. Notably, beginner disc golfers who get their start on a short course are 10% more likely to come back for a second round.
“Short disc golf courses lower the barrier to entry for anyone wanting to experience one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the world,” said UDisc Co-Founder and CEO Josh Lichti. “We hope this list does more than just inspire people to go play disc golf – we also hope it shows municipalities everywhere that high-quality disc golf can fit anywhere.”
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About UDisc
UDisc is the world’s #1 disc golf app, trusted by millions of players to record rounds, discover courses, and measure their progress. UDisc’s mission is to empower the world to play more disc golf by supporting players and organizers worldwide. Now the industry standard for measuring disc golf participation, infrastructure, and reach, the company’s Disc Golf Health Index focuses on the places where new courses can be most impactful. Learn more at UDisc.com.
