Boy Scouts Get Ready to Tee Off at New Disc Golf Course

The Augusta area has just welcomed a brand-new disc golf course, courtesy of a collaboration between the Boy Scouts of America's Georgia-Carolina Council and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). Nine out of 18 baskets from the IDGC's Steady Ed Headrick Memorial Course have been donated to create this exciting new facility at the Boy Scouts' Nature and Adventure Center.

Darryl Furby, a Cub Scout Unit Leader and Scout Lodge Advisor, took charge of designing and installing the course with assistance from local PDGA staff. According to Furby, the partnership is expected to be mutually beneficial for both scouting and disc golf communities in the area.

"We'd like to host small tournaments here to generate interest among scouts and locals alike," Furby explained. "It's also a great way for kids to try out this fantastic sport."

Dan Rogers, Scout Executive for the Georgia-Carolina Council, stated that nearly 100 children attending day-camp at the center will have access to the course during their summer sessions. He estimates that many local scout troops will use the facility as well.

"There'll be numerous scout units visiting and using our new disc golf course as part of their activities," Rogers said.

Furby credits a previous PDGA-Boy Scouts collaboration at Camp Knox with inspiring his involvement in this project. The donation from the PDGA accelerated the construction timeline, allowing the course to open with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Nature and Adventure Center.

"Without that donation, it would have taken much longer to secure funding," Furby stated.

Richard Douglas, an Air Force Technical Sergeant who plays disc golf regularly in the Augusta area, helped clear new fairways and assisted with initial construction. Although his own children weren't interested in scouting, he was excited about the opportunity to contribute to another local course.

"I got a call from Richard asking for help setting up this disc golf course," said Douglas. "I thought it sounded awesome, and I'd get to support the Boy Scouts at the same time."

The course design took into account overhead maps of the property, with feedback provided by Atlanta Gas and Light on clearing fairways. Local PDGA staff reviewed the layout for safety before opening the course on a limited basis.

This new disc golf course in Augusta is set to become a popular destination for locals and scouts alike, fostering connections between different communities through the shared passion of this exciting sport.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/steady-ed-baskets-bring-new-course-life