Disc Golf Pioneer Brings Permanent Course to Philippines

In a bold move to bring his community together through sports, Jonathan Mough has embarked on an ambitious project to establish the first permanent disc golf course in the Philippines. With the support of the Professional Disc Golf Association's (PDGA) Marco Polo Program, Mough is working tirelessly to create an 18-hole course that will cater not only to the local community but also to the surrounding areas.

Mough has identified a picturesque hillside area with stunning elevation changes and breathtaking views of the jungle canopy. The site also features water elements, making it an ideal location for a disc golf course. The project, aptly named "Road to Damascus," is being developed in partnership with Calvary Chapel Tagaytay City and Fig Tree Properties.

The Philippines currently has only three small disc golf courses, none of which are accessible to the general public on a regular basis. These include a nine-hole temporary course located over 700 miles away, a six-hole community course, and a target course at the University of Philippines in Manila. With the new permanent course, Mough estimates that it will cater to an estimated 1 million residents from surrounding communities such as Sta Rose, Tre Martires, Alfonso, Tagaytay, and Silang.

Work on the project is already underway, with a handful of volunteers from Calvary Chapel Tagaytay City lending their support. Mough claims that they are ahead of schedule, with an estimated completion date set for April 2022. The PDGA's Marco Polo Program, which was conceived in 2011, provides funding for innovative international projects aimed at promoting the growth of disc golf and fostering connections between local communities.

For those interested in learning more about the guidelines and eligibility requirements of the Marco Polo Program, as well as the application process, can visit the program's webpage.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/marco-polo-grant-assist-first-permanent-course-philippines